Explore Wawel Cathedral’s rich history, stroll Krakow’s medieval Old Town, and marvel at St. Mary’s Basilica’s stunning altar. A must for all travelers.
Explore Wawel Cathedral’s rich history, stroll Krakow’s medieval Old Town, and marvel at St. Mary’s Basilica’s stunning altar. A must for all travelers.
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Wawel Cathedral - You will enter with a guide inside the Wawel Cathedral. You will learn more about its patron saints, St. Stanislaw and Waclaw, you will be able to admire the craftsmanship of masters of different eras, you will understand the meaning of many symbols hidden here.
In the chapels and vaults of the cathedral, you will stop at some of…
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Wawel Cathedral - You will enter with a guide inside the Wawel Cathedral. You will learn more about its patron saints, St. Stanislaw and Waclaw, you will be able to admire the craftsmanship of masters of different eras, you will understand the meaning of many symbols hidden here.
In the chapels and vaults of the cathedral, you will stop at some of the most interesting tombs of kings and nobles to listen to curiosities about their earthly lives and learn more about local culture and history.
For believers, the cathedral is primarily a sacred place, associated with many saints and martyrs, and in more recent history with the figure of Pope John Paul II. - Ulica Grodzka - One of the oldest streets in Kraków, it is a part of the Royal Route, the official historical royal path leading from the gates of the city to Wawel.
- Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius - Collegium Maius is a historic gem and the oldest building of Jagiellonian University, dating back to the 14th century.
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Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - Krakow’s Main Market Square, Rynek Główny, is a bustling center of history and culture in the heart of the city.
The square is the largest medieval town squar in Europe, measuring 200 square meters. You will see for example the iconic Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) at the center of the square and the Adam Mickiewicz Monument, erected in the 19th century, pays homage to the renowned Polish Romantic poet. - St Mary’s Basilica - The origins of the magnificent St. Mary’s Basilica date back to the times when there was no Market Square in Krakow. Around the church and in its interior there are hundreds of curiosities and stories recalled during the visit. See where sinners were put in stocks, listen to the broken bugle call from the tower and find out why it is a different size than the other one. Step inside and admire the wonderful chapels, ornate stained glass windows and groin vaults, and especially see the late medieval altar funded by wealthy townspeople.
- Entrance ticket to the St. Mary’s Basilica
- Entrance ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Guide
- Entrance ticket to the St. Mary’s Basilica
- Entrance ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Guide
- Food, drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Food, drinks
- Tips (optional)
Get to know the Wawel Cathedral up close - a temple with many “faces”. Marvel at the intricate details of this architectural masterpiece with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. See for yourself that throughout its 1,000-year history, the cathedral was the place of coronations, weddings, and burials of rulers and people of particular distinction…
Get to know the Wawel Cathedral up close - a temple with many “faces”. Marvel at the intricate details of this architectural masterpiece with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. See for yourself that throughout its 1,000-year history, the cathedral was the place of coronations, weddings, and burials of rulers and people of particular distinction to the country. Saints Stanisław and Wacław are worshiped here, there is the Altar of the Fatherland, above it rises the symbolic Sigismund Bell, Pope John Paul II often celebrated masses here.
Stroll through Krakow’s Old Town, immerse yourself in its medieval charm, and discover the heart of the city at the bustling Main Square. Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and compare its decoration with the cathedral you saw. The wooden altar by the master Veit Stoss is considered particularly delightful, as it depicts the 15th-century inhabitants of Krakow in an extremely realistic way.
This tour is a must for all travelers, not just believers.
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.