Uncover the hidden secrets of Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow. Explore the royal chambers, corridors, and learn fascinating facts about Polish rulers. Discover the rich history of Krakow’s central square and its bustling marketplace. Join us on this insightful journey into Royal Krakow’s past!
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Wawel Royal Castle - the heart of Krakow is the residence of Polish kings - the Wawel Royal Castle with its Gothic cathedral. Visiting this symbolic place, we will see a rich collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, militaria, porcelain and furniture, recreating the appearance of rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. We will visit the Royal Chambers with the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and wonderful Italian Renaissance paintings from the Lanckoroński collection.
We will also enter the Wawel Cathedral and admire the Gothic structure that was once the sanctuary where Polish monarchs were crowned.
All this, of course, will be colored by stories and curiosities from an experienced guide. -
Rynek Underground - The Krakow Undergrounds Museum on the Market Square, opened in 2010, is a kind of archaeological park where you can observe pictures of the life of a large, bustling medieval city. With the help of modern technology, the authors of the project created the ideal illusion of a lively medieval city.
At a depth of several metres below the surface of the Main Market Square, from the Cloth Hall to St Mary’s Church, awaits a true treasure trove of information on Kraków’s past. In 4000-square-meters underground there are streets and stands of thousands years old, and there is atmosphere of the market square - you can hear merchants talking and carts creaking. Scales, coins, clothes, jeweleries and even human remains - all the artefacts were found during the excavations.
Walk into the depths of Krakow on a 1.5-hour guided tour of Rynek Underground Museum accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, and discover the medieval market stalls and the city’s rich history.
- Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Lunch included
- Skip-the-line access
- Entrance to one permanent exhibition
- Professional guided tour
- Ticket to Rynek Underground Museum
Discover the fascinating mysteries tucked away within the grand walls of Wawel Castle, with the help of an insightful local guide. Step into the royal chambers as a dignitary, roam the passageways and crannies, while soaking up intriguing details about the lives of Polish monarchs. This tour also includes entrance to the vast Wawel Cathedral where monarchs were enthroned.
In the afternoon, after your meal break, journey through the heart of Royal Krakow, and undertake a thorough exploration! Start by observing the contemporary Main Market Square scrupulously, then journey beneath the square to witness the events of the past epoch that took place in that very location. In yesteryears, wares from the globe were traded there, merchants of Krakow amassed wealth, municipal officials ensured law and order, suspects were subjected to inquisition within the dungeons of the Town Hall, and courtiers strutted across the square en route to the castle. Oh, those were the days …
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- During important religious, state or jubilee events admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, or the bell tower may be suspended. In such circumstance, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
