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Krakow: Wawel Royal Hill Guided Tour

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Activity provider: Discover Cracow
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    Krakow: Wawel Royal Hill Guided Tour

    Activity provider: Discover Cracow

    From US$ 9.91 per person

    Visit Wawel Hill, Krakow's number one tourist attraction. Join a guided tour to discover the site from where Polish royalty reigned over Poland. See the most important places on Wawel Hill.

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    Duration 1.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Polish, Russian, French, German, Italian, Spanish
    Private or small groups available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Tour the Wawel Hill with a knowledgeable local guide
    • Learn about Polish kings and queens and their secrets
    • Enjoy the Wawel Hill Tour in Polish and English
    • Meet the legendary characters that have passed here
    • Get to Know the legend of Wawel Castle
    Full description
    Join a guided tour of the Wawel Royal Hill, one of the most important hills in Poland. This was where Polish kings and queens reigned over Poland. Your guide will tell you about the secrets of the royals and show you the most important places within Wawel Hill.  After meeting your guide, you will pass by the most expensive hotel in Cracow, which has hosted HRH Prince Charles and President Bush. You are then going to stop by the house of Jan Długosz, the legendary Polish historian, from where you will have a magnificent view over Wawel Hill. Then, start to go uphill, passing through the Arms Gate, and stopping by the monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, one of the most important Polish heroes. Walk past the entrance to the Wawel Cathedral. Continue in the direction of the center of Wawel hill and the medieval courtyard, and head to the Austrian Hospital, from where you will be able to see a beautiful panorama of Krakow. You are then going to pass by Sandomierska Tower and go downhill through the Bernardyńska Gate, eventually leading to the cave of the Wawel Dragon. 
    Includes
    • Guide
    • Wawel Hill walking tour
    • Tips (optional)
    • Entrance to Royal Chambers and Royal Cathedral

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    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Weapons or sharp objects

    Know before you go

    • Please ensure you are on time, being late may prevent you from joining the tour
    • Given the religious character of the Wawel site, please dress appropriately: cover your shoulders and knees. Those not suitably dressed might not be admitted within.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.2 /5

    based on 1064 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.6/5
    • Value for money
      4/5
    • Service
      4.2/5
    • Organization
      4.2/5

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    Unfortunately it rained on the day at the start of the tour but the guide allowed a little time for it to slow and stop without rushing the rest of the walk. Guide's knowledge and communication skills were excellent, especially as she was obliged to speak in both English and Polish as a result of an administrative mix up. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone with an interest in Polish hstory.

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    September 17, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    I was driving to Krakow from Zakopane. The situation on the road meant that I was delayed. Attempts to contact the organizer using the telephone number provided on the ticket failed. A few minutes after the scheduled start time of the trip, my guide called me. I described the problem, we managed to postpone the time of sightseeing and after reaching Krakow, we met at the designated place.

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    July 28, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Poland Verified booking

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    We have booked the tour the day before. Together with my friend we were the only attendants. Our guide Eva was very knowledgeable and was telling the history very interesting. The tour includes only visiting the hill, without entering the church or the castle itself. However I advise you to spend 1,5 hour of free time on this tour

    September 25, 2021

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    Nataliia – Ukraine Verified booking

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