Discover Wawel Royal Hill’s secrets with a guided tour in Krakow. Explore historic sites, learn royal tales, and meet the legendary Wawel Dragon.
Discover Wawel Royal Hill’s secrets with a guided tour in Krakow. Explore historic sites, learn royal tales, and meet the legendary Wawel Dragon.
- Ulica Kanonicza - Kanonicza Street - Our tour begins at Kanonicza 11, the oldest street in Krakow, where numerous Renaissance and Baroque tenement houses with ornate portals have been preserved.
- Wawel Royal Castle - We will leisurely walk towards the nearby Wawel Hill, home to a gem of Polish architecture. You’ll discover who built the castle…
- Ulica Kanonicza - Kanonicza Street - Our tour begins at Kanonicza 11, the oldest street in Krakow, where numerous Renaissance and Baroque tenement houses with ornate portals have been preserved.
- Wawel Royal Castle - We will leisurely walk towards the nearby Wawel Hill, home to a gem of Polish architecture. You’ll discover who built the castle and the sources of its funding.
We will ascend the hill, pass through the Arms Gate, pause at the monument of Tadeusz Kościuszko (one of Poland’s most significant heroes), and later pass by the entrance to Wawel Hill’s central square.
You’ll marvel at Wawel Hill, a blend of architectural styles reflecting the reigns of various kings over the centuries.
Our guide will share the complete history of Wawel Hill, intriguing facts about its rulers, and amusing anecdotes that could have led to tragedy. You’ll also hear about the Wawel dragon and its legend, known to every Pole.
- Wawel Cathedral - We’ll admire this stunning building from the outside and learn about the history of one of the city’s oldest churches.
- Monument of the Wawel Dragon - While you can conclude your guided tour in the middle of Wawel Hill, we recommend venturing beyond the castle to the statue of the Wawel dragon to enjoy its fiery display.
- Professional guide
- Private guide if the specific option is selected
- Skip the line
- Professional guide
- Private guide if the specific option is selected
- Skip the line
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to the Chambers and Cathedral
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to the Chambers and Cathedral
Visiting Cracow and not passing by the Wawel Castle is just like visiting Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower. We encourage you to see the Wawel and have a guided trip to one of the most important hills in Poland – the Wawel Royal Hill. This was where Polish kings and queens reigned over Poland and the very secrets of their life could suffice to be the…
Visiting Cracow and not passing by the Wawel Castle is just like visiting Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower. We encourage you to see the Wawel and have a guided trip to one of the most important hills in Poland – the Wawel Royal Hill. This was where Polish kings and queens reigned over Poland and the very secrets of their life could suffice to be the theme of several tours. We are going to share the most significant of those secrets and show you the most important places within the Wawel Hill, and finally leave you with the Wawel Dragon, telling you in advance how to defeat it. See you in Wawel! The tour is conducted simultaneously in Polish and English.
- Please make sure to show up on time. Being late might prevent you from taking part in the tour
- The tour is conducted simultaneously in Polish and English.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
