The heart of the Polish state. A royal castle, the coronation cathedral and a dragon’s cave in the rock below.
Wawel Hill with a guide: what you will see
During this trip you will walk up to the Wawel Hill which for centuries served as the seat of Polish rulers. You will visit the Cathedral, where Polish kings and queens were crowned. The cathedral crypts contain tombs of sovereigns, national heroes and great poets. You will also see the courtyard of the Royal Castle and will find out where the magic Chakra stone is situated.And at the foot of the Wawel Hill there is the Dragon’s Cave, where you will hear the legend of Wawel’s dragon.
Who this tour is for
This is one of the routes we are asked for most often. It works as a first meeting with Kraków, and just as well as a return after some years away.
- Independent travellers and families
- Organised groups, school parties included
- Visitors from abroad, since we also guide in English
How long it takes and what to know
Duration
The route normally takes 1,5 – 2 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.
