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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 7 hours
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- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Italian, Polish
- Audio guide included
- English, German, Polish, Spanish, Italian, French
- Pickup included
- Meet your driver outside you hotel, hostel or apartment in Krakow. Look for a "connectkrakow' driver.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Pawia 3
Bus / coach
(30 minutes)
Divine Mercy Sanctuary
Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
Wadowice
Lunch (30 minutes)
Holy Father John Paul II Family Home in Wadowice
Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Walk (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Pawia 3
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees to the John Paul II Family Home Museum
- Admission fees to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
- Live guide
- Food and beverages
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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