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Ticketing experience was good, the only reason not to give a top rating was that at times the commentary audio signal broke up and also the guide didn't make sure we all kept together and we became separated at one point.
I loved being informed about the Castle and Cathedral from a tour guide who was so informative and passionate about what she was talking about.
The Castle and Cathedral tour was way beyond our expectations as they contain such a wealth of historic treasures and tombs of Polish nobility dating back through centuries. Our tour was all the more memorable due to the services of our guide, Kristoff (?) whose knowledge and informative presentation was outstanding.
Our guide was very knowledgeable. She explained everything to us in excellent French. She even answered our questions.
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I am very pleased with our guide. He had a sense of humor and made it fun and intersting for us all. Glad we booked this tour. It was March and a bit cold outside. Now taht just means that we have to coe bak in the summer and explore outside. Tis place has very long and interesting history.
I would recommend it because our guide really had a lot of knowledge and put a lot of feeling into the story and explanations. Very likeable 😊
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The wawel castle tour was amazing. Our tour guide was excellent and his English was great. River trip was disappointing as I thought we were travelling on the gondola that's has 14 people. . Instead we were on a large boat and no guide to talk through the sites.
Découverte et explications des différentes pièces du château tres bien mais guide trop speed et visite trop rapide et beaucoup trop de monde, il faudrait mieux étaler les visites, notamment dans la crypté Prix trop cher par rapport à la visite
The tourguide was very knowledgeable and was able to present in a friendly and amusing way. It as a lot about the tapestries, despite the importance of the collection I mostly liked the stories about the kings and queens and Poland's royal history.
Nice guide, interesting facts about the castle and Polish history. A big problem was the quality of the sound. The guide frequently forgot to hold the microphone close to her mouth. A headset would have solved that problem.
Our guide was interesting What wasn't great was that the visit was very, very quick because the cathedral was closed and we couldn't get back in to see for ourselves.
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The guide very good . Competent and kind . Definitely helped to make the visit to the Wawel castle very enjoyable
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The tour was very informative and also fun - highly recommended! You learn a lot about Polish history and the origins of Poland.
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The guide impressed with his in-depth knowledge
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Great tour guide - beautiful castle
A very competent guide and a comprehensive tour.
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The whole family appreciated the guide's explanations and the beauty of the site. We recommend
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the competence and kindness of the guide who was able to explain all the secrets of the wonderful Wavel Castle
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* skip the line * great info * small info * great guide
My friends and family were delighted with the atmosphere and all the rooms, but also with our tour.
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Excellent tour ! Excellent guide
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Engaging place rich in history,our guide Helena is passionate exhaustive and very nice
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We learned a lot about the history of the château and its past.
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Eva was very very knowledgeable and friendly. Our group was 6 which was perfect.
Very good guide and well organized.
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there was no experience at all. at the scheduled location at the scheduled time (neither before nor after) no one showed up and no one (either via chat or phone) gave us assistance
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We started well, but then we made mistakes. When we got back on the trail it was fantastic.
Easy to find everything to get the audio guide which had offered us all the informations about the monument . A very good choice for us!
A nice tour of the Wawel castle. Nice and not too long explanation. Unfortunately at the wall and post work so you can't get there.
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Krakow, Poland
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Wawel Castle
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Uncover Krakow's rich history with a guided tour of Wawel Castle. Explore grand chambers, impressive halls, and remarkable collections of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts.
Wawel Cathedral
Explore the revered Wawel Cathedral, the resting place of Polish monarchs, and uncover fascinating stories about Krakow’s rich history and heritage.
Wawel Hill
Dębnicki
Convent of the Norbertine Sisters
Przegorzaly Castle
Church of St. Salvatore
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Krakow, Poland
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Wawel Castle and Cathedral Guided Tour
1-Hour Night Cruise on Vistula River AG
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1-Hour Night Cruise on Vistula River AG
Wawel Castle and Cathedral Guided Tour
1-Hour Night Cruise on Vistula River AG
Ticketing experience was good, the only reason not to give a top rating was that at times the commentary audio signal broke up and also the guide didn't make sure we all kept together and we became separated at one point.
I loved being informed about the Castle and Cathedral from a tour guide who was so informative and passionate about what she was talking about.
The Castle and Cathedral tour was way beyond our expectations as they contain such a wealth of historic treasures and tombs of Polish nobility dating back through centuries. Our tour was all the more memorable due to the services of our guide, Kristoff (?) whose knowledge and informative presentation was outstanding.
Our guide was very knowledgeable. She explained everything to us in excellent French. She even answered our questions.
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I am very pleased with our guide. He had a sense of humor and made it fun and intersting for us all. Glad we booked this tour. It was March and a bit cold outside. Now taht just means that we have to coe bak in the summer and explore outside. Tis place has very long and interesting history.
I would recommend it because our guide really had a lot of knowledge and put a lot of feeling into the story and explanations. Very likeable 😊
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The wawel castle tour was amazing. Our tour guide was excellent and his English was great. River trip was disappointing as I thought we were travelling on the gondola that's has 14 people. . Instead we were on a large boat and no guide to talk through the sites.
Découverte et explications des différentes pièces du château tres bien mais guide trop speed et visite trop rapide et beaucoup trop de monde, il faudrait mieux étaler les visites, notamment dans la crypté Prix trop cher par rapport à la visite
The tourguide was very knowledgeable and was able to present in a friendly and amusing way. It as a lot about the tapestries, despite the importance of the collection I mostly liked the stories about the kings and queens and Poland's royal history.
Nice guide, interesting facts about the castle and Polish history. A big problem was the quality of the sound. The guide frequently forgot to hold the microphone close to her mouth. A headset would have solved that problem.
Our guide was interesting What wasn't great was that the visit was very, very quick because the cathedral was closed and we couldn't get back in to see for ourselves.
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The tour was very informative and also fun - highly recommended! You learn a lot about Polish history and the origins of Poland.
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The guide impressed with his in-depth knowledge
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Great tour guide - beautiful castle
A very competent guide and a comprehensive tour.
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The whole family appreciated the guide's explanations and the beauty of the site. We recommend
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the pace of the walk and the discovery of the bridges from the Vistula River
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* skip the line * great info * small info * great guide
My friends and family were delighted with the atmosphere and all the rooms, but also with our tour.
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Excellent tour ! Excellent guide
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We learned a lot about the history of the château and its past.
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Eva was very very knowledgeable and friendly. Our group was 6 which was perfect.
Very good guide and well organized.
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Eva made a good jobb. TakeThe best part.
It was a fantastic guide and great experience.
Explore Schindler's Factory and Wawel Castle, located close by, with one skip-the-line ticket.
Explore Schindler's Factory and Wawel Castle, located close by, with one skip-the-line ticket.
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Schindler's Factory
Wawel Castle
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Schindler's Factory
Wawel Castle
Schindler's Factory
Wawel Royal Castle
A very pretty museum with very well-presented reconstructions of scenes from life... total immersion! However, we had 3 minor drawbacks: -all in all, very little about the factory and Schindler...we expected more! -our arrival: confused! No information on where to go with our queue-cutting tickets! Little or no incantation! - French language requested: but unfortunately no French audioguide. Comments in Polish or English! So unfortunately and regrettably we were only able to look at the photos and do a few translations via Google translation! But all in all, the museum is very pretty! And a very friendly, smiling young lady was a great help.
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The skip the line ticket was the way to go. We have been traveling and going to multiple museums, so we opted not to have a tour guide, which was good because we could visit and read the details we wanted rather than being brushed passed like I saw some guides do. It was much busier that expected, so but a ticket ahead. It was well worth the visit. Incredibly detailed, staged to get a feel for what it was like back then. Very well done. Go!
The whole visit, we really enjoyed the difference in each room, interactive, translated and just really well done. Amazing!
I would have liked to see exactly how they worked there.
Unbelievable good organisation
Good information for time change received in advance; delivery to place on time
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Very well documented exhibition.
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Excellent museum that fully respects the Jewish sufferings. Tikcets has been provided on time and entrance was piece of cake. Very professional office.
I liked the tour and the organization. The staff did not guide properly thanks to a security man who showed us the route very kindly thank you.
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The ticket system worked perfectly as we got in straight away which wa great but as there were so many tours it spoilt our trip as the groups and guides took over the rooms , there were too many tours ! We know you have no control over this though.
The knowledge and sincerity of the guide was excellent. She was passionate about imparting what she knew in a calm and considered way.
Welcome had to ask twice to the museum staff what we had to enter the museum. The indication was really unclear and also the staff of other company helped us. Please note that you should explain better how to get a real ticket and what to do when we get there. In oyr case, we could ask in Englisj but not everyone speak fluently the language.
Beautiful museum with superb museography. Each room is different. We were there for 2? hours, so much information.
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The experience was very interesting, well worth going to see it. When I booked the tickets, the information about the tour guide was misleading. Everyone who had booked with this tour guide was under the impression that he was taking us round. Not the case, we had to look around ourselves without a tour guide. Please could you look into it for future reference
On a positive note, it was easy to buy tickets online and in advance. On the negative side, the host was not properly identified when changing to physical tickets; it was confusing and not very intuitive. The museum is one of the best I've ever visited
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The museum was very interesting. Had to wait about 30mins for the rep to arrive and get the tickets, but probably less time than waiting in line
I liked everything about the exhibition. It was shown very well, especially for people who probably hadn't dealt with it before, what it was like during that time and what the Jewish people had to suffer. It is still sad and a reminder that something like this must never happen again. Respect to all those who helped in a similar way or even in small ways, like Oskar Schindler.
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The actual museum was as good as I'd hoped for. But receiving the tickets at the exact time I was due to enter was not acceptable
Interesting museum, but intermediary bordering on amateurish. Lack of clear information on how to enter the museum via your site, then waiting when the ticket is supposed to be queue-cutting.
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The interactive exhibits were great, and lots of information on the history panels. Read the ticket instructions carefully. We were overwhelmed by the crowds when we arrived and a little confused about lines. We chose no tour to enjoy the interactive exhibits which those on tours were not able to experience. However, the tour guides are very loud dispite everyone having headphones making it distracting. They filled the narrow space blocking pictures and reading material or to pass. Just staying behind the group to avoid the problem we got yellled out.
The venue provided good information regarding Krakow/Poland's history, but I thought it was going to be more information about Oskar Schindler and how he saved a significant number of Jewish people during the war. Krakow together guide simply provided tickets and advised there was no guide or audio for the experience
To be honest, 'awesome', used in your star rating, is not the word I would want to use for this type of museum. This was one of the best presented Museums that my wife and I have been to. Superbly well constructed and laid out. In parts powerful and moving. Wonderful pictures, film clips and exhibits, all of them given clear historical descriptions. An excellent exhibition I woul urge everyone to visit. The ticketing process was clear and simple, the only small issue, I would like it to be made clearer at the entrance, what the procedure should be, exactly where to go for people with pre bought tickets like ours, but that is being slightly picky.
Very interesting museum and absolutely worth a visit. It's a bit opaque at the entrance due to the huge queue of people. A hint that you can enter with pre-booked tickets would be desirable. Otherwise everything was great 👍🏼...
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I never understood the dynamics of not waiting in line, but a girl appeared with the tickets and we were able to enter without any inconvenience.
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We were at the museum over 15 mins early as requested. Went in and showed our qr code and was told it wasn't the ticket. Our email didn't state this or what we needed to do .We were about to leave thinking we had been scammed when a lady showed up at 2 mins to our time and gave us our tickets .More info needs to be sent beforehand.
Highlights: Royal Sigismund Bell, intricate frescoes, the blend of architectural styles
Current use: An active site of worship, a museum, and a repository of historical artifacts.
Entrance: Its entrance is located on the western side, between two chapels, and a short distance from the complex’s Vasa Gate.
Unique facts:
The 16th-century Sigismund Chapel in Wawel Cathedral is considered one of the most stunning examples of Italian Renaissance architecture outside of Italy. Its standout feature is a gilded dome, while its interiors feature intricate frescoes, marble statues, and intricately carved and painted ceilings. Inside, you can explore the tombs of King Sigismund I the Old, King Sigismund II, and Queen Anna Jagiellon, with exquisite sculptures by Bartolomeo Berecci.
Climb up the Sigismund Tower to see its five historic bells, particularly the Royal Sigismund Bell. Cast in 1520, it is Poland’s largest antique bell and a national symbol. Every key moment in Polish history, from battle victories to royal coronations and national days, has been marked by its deep sonorous gongs. Made of bronze, it weighs over 12 tonnes and needs 12 men to ring. From the top of the tower, you can also see panoramic views of Krakow.
Descend into the crypts to see the resting place of not just ancient Polish kings but also the country’s heroes, leaders, revolutionaries, poets, and others who have shaped the course of its history. Here you’ll find the tombs of Władysław I the Elbow-high, the first king to be crowned at Wawel Cathedral, and his son King Casimir III the Great, who established Wawel Castle. The oldest structure here, St. Leonard’s Crypt, dates back to the 11th century.
Apart from the Sigismund Chapel, the central building of Wawel Cathedral is ringed by 18 other chapels filled with religious art, lavish decor, and precious artifacts. Walk through the Vasa Chapel, designed in the Baroque style with rich black marble. The Holy Trinity Chapel is home to a huge stained glass window in vibrant colors. In the Holy Cross Chapel, you can see magnificent Russian murals painted in 1470 and the red marble sarcophagus of King Casimir IV.
St. Stanislaus the Martyr, the patron saint of Poland, was the Bishop of Krakow in the 11th century before he was killed. He is one of the two saints to whom Wawel Cathedral is dedicated. Inside the cathedral, his ornate silver sarcophagus is prominently located beneath the main altar. The coffin, created in the 17th century, is adorned with 12 reliefs detailing scenes from his life, the miracles he performed, and the moment of his martyrdom.
St. Jadwiga’s tomb and the Black Crucifix are two of the cathedral’s most prominent artifacts. In the 14th century, Jadwiga was Poland’s first female monarch and was crowned at the cathedral. During her reign, she regularly worshipped before the 13-foot-tall wooden Black Crucifix, which she had brought with her from Hungary. After her death, she was buried at the cathedral in a simple but striking white sarcophagus with her life-like effigy on top. Jadwiga was canonized as a saint in 1997.
Don’t miss a visit to the John Paul II Cathedral Museum, which was established in 1978 and houses the most precious historical artifacts from the cathedral’s treasury. Divided into four exhibits, here you’ll find medieval manuscripts, Polish royal regalia, gifts from Polish emperors to the church, and medieval artworks. One of the exhibits is dedicated to the belongings of John Paul II, including his papal vestments. It explores his connections to Wawel, where he served as Archbishop of Krakow. The museum is located to the right of the Vasa Gate, across from the cathedral’s entrance.
With its towers, spires, and domes, Wawel Cathedral is one of the most striking structures on Wawel Hill. First constructed in the 11th century, it was destroyed and rebuilt twice. The monument you see today dates from the 14th century.
Both its interiors and exterior feature a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, reflecting the styles prevalent during its many reconstructions and renovations over the centuries. It also retains elements from the original Romanesque structure.
Inside the cathedral, the central nave is built in the Gothic style, with soaring pointed arches and ribbed vaults. The interiors also feature Baroque altars, while the chapels surrounding the cathedral are built in a variety of styles over the centuries. You’ll also find Neoclassical touches, such as its columns and pilasters.
Certain Wawel Castle tickets include entry to the cathedral. You can book these online in advance if you want to explore the cathedral.
Yes, it’s best to book your tickets at least 3–4 days before your visit. The Wawel Castle complex is a famous landmark in Krakow, and tickets might run out, especially during the peak season.
You’ll need about 45 minutes to an hour to explore the interiors, chapels, crypts, Sigismund Tower, and the Cathedral Museum.
Photography and video filming are not permitted inside Wawel Cathedral.
Wawel Cathedral is partially accessible for wheelchair users. Most of the main areas can be navigated by wheelchair. However, sections like the Sigismund Tower are not accessible.