This half-day tour will take you to see Wadowice, places related with the birth and life of Karol Wojtyla, future Pope John Paul II and Lagiewniki, the center of Divine Mercy with the miraculous painting of Merciful Jesus.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, Italian, Polish
Audio guide included: English, German, Polish, Spanish, Italian, French
Pickup included: Your hotel, hostel or apartment in Krakow
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Visit Wadowice, the hometown of John Paul II and its museum dedicated to him
Learn about the life of Karol Wojtyla and sister Faustine
See the miraculous painting of Merciful Jesus
Explore the Divine Mercy Sanctuary & Centre of JP2 in Lagiewniki

Full description

Start your tour with pick-up from your hotel, hostel or apartment. After a 40-minute drive, arrive at the main square of Wadowice. Before you visit the Museum of John Paul II, see the front of the parish church of Karol Wojtyla, where little Karol was baptized, and the high school he attended. Visit the museum for around 90 minutes, before a coffee break to taste the famous papal cream cakes known as kremowka. On your arrival to Lagiewniki, begin your sightseeing of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and JP2 complex, together with the chapel of miraculous painting of Merciful Jesus. Throughout your visit, rely on guidance and assistance by one of the nuns who serves in the Divine Mercy Monastery. Before heading back to Krakow, have lunch in one of the local restaurants.

Includes

Tickets
Admission fees to the John Paul II Family Home Museum
Admission fees to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
Live guide
Transport

Food and beverages

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones

Important information

Know before you go

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, and you may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Very helpful and kind guide. He always tried to satisfy me in all my requests. He was very nice and prepared. The only thing is that the site speaks of an Italian guide instead it is English but maybe it is due to the fact that I booked 8 hours before making the visit. I still recommend it

March 24, 2022

Very good the driver very good person spoke English we understood each other well I think and he told me many things that I did not know very good tour the house of Pope Saint John Paul II magnificent do not miss it, very attentive to the driver also Very Nice driver very Good good that Someone you Show You There from Really matter Things to see

July 30, 2021

Heart touching

The visit to the Pope's homeland was one of the highlights of my visit to Poland. The tour was very well organized and the driver who took us was an authentic guide! Thank you Marek for your follow up. He was always telling more stories than we saw. The sanctuary of divine mercy is equally wonderful. I advise this tour to everyone

September 30, 2019

From Krakow: Wadowice & Sanctuary of Divine Mercy Tour

From Krakow: Wadowice & Sanctuary of Divine Mercy Tour

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