The Kraków that shaped a future pope. Places tied to the life of Karol Wojtyła in the city he called home.
In the Footsteps of John Paul II with a guide: what you will see
During the tour you will become familiar with the most important sites CONNECTED with St Pope John Paul II.We will visit, among others, the places where Karol Wojtyła (the future Pope) attended lectures during his studies at the Jagiellonian University, the Bishops’ Palace and several churches where he would often pray and serve as a vicar. You will also see the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki featuring a monastery complex from the turn of the 19th century and a contemporary basilica. John Paul II repeatedly called Łagiewniki the capital of the Divine Mercy devotion. The old church houses the relics of St Sister Faustina canonized in 2000 by St John Paul II . We will also go to the “Have No Fear!” John Paul II Centre located in the vicinity of the Sanctuary.
Selected places: St Florian’s Church, St Mary’s Church, the Franciscan Church, the Bishops’ Palace and the “Pope’s window”, Kanonicza Street, the Wawel Cathedral and The John Paul II Wawel Cathedral Museum.
Who this tour is for
A route for pilgrims and for anyone drawn to the religious heritage of Kraków. We lead it with a sense of what these places mean.
- Pilgrimage groups and parish trips
- Individual visitors interested in the city’s religious heritage
- Visitors from abroad, since we also guide in English
How long it takes and what to know
Duration
The route normally takes 3 – 4 h. We adjust the pace and the scope to the group, so if you have less time we will shorten it without dropping what matters most.
Admission tickets
The guiding fee does not cover admission to museums and ticketed sites. Several of them sell timed entry and are often booked out days ahead in season, so it is worth mentioning them when you book.
Booking a date
Tell us how many of you there are, when you plan to come and roughly how much time you have. We normally reply the same day, with a suggested route and a price.
