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Krakow Skip The Line Wawel Castle and Cathedral Private Tour

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Overview

Explore Wawel Castle and Cathedral with a private guide. Benefit from skip-the-line access and learn more about Polish Kings, their wealth, and hidden gems of these historic buildings.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program

Private 2-Hours Wawel Castle Guided Tour
Visit Wawel Castle State Rooms and Wawel Hill with a local Guide who speaks in chosen foreign language. Skip the line tickets to Wawel Castle are included.

Private 3-Hour Wawel Castle and Cathedral
Visit Wawel Castle State Rooms, Cathedral and Wawel Hill with a local Guide who speaks in chosen foreign language. Skip the line tickets to Wawel Castle and regular tickets to Cathedral are included.

Discover the royal heritage of one of the most historically and culturally important sites in Poland, the Wawel Hill, with its royal castle and cathedral.

What's Included

  • Regular ticket to the Wawel Cathedral (in 3-hours option)
  • Skip-the-line ticket to the Wawel Castle State Rooms
  • 2 or 3-hour private tour of Wawel Castle & Cathedral from outside & inside led by professional guide

    Meeting Location

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    Zamek Wawel 3
    33-332 Kraków, Poland

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    Wawel Cathedral

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • From March 13 to April 23, the State Rooms and Royal Apartments will be closed due to construction. During this period, you'll instead visit the Lost Wawel exhibition.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow Skip The Line Wawel Castle and Cathedral Private Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-201481P21

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    What's Included

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    • Regular ticket to the Wawel Cathedral (in 3-hours option)
    • Skip-the-line ticket to the Wawel Castle State Rooms
    • 2 or 3-hour private tour of Wawel Castle & Cathedral from outside & inside led by professional guide
    • Expert Private Guide with special Wawel license

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • From March 13 to April 23, the State Rooms and Royal Apartments will be closed due to construction. During this period, you'll instead visit the Lost Wawel exhibition.
    • If you have chosen the 3-hours option please be aware that skip-the-line tickets are provided only to Wawel Castle and regular tickets to the Cathedral.
    • Please be aware that during Polish or Catholic events there may be more visitors than usual and the waiting time in the queue to the Cathedral may be extended.
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