Krakow Skip The Line Wawel Castle & Old Town Guided Tour
Overview
Explore the history of Krakow around the best places in the city. Check interior of the castle and feel the vibe of medieval times, have a look at amazing Wawel Hill, walk along Royal Road and admire Old Town with stunning churches and monuments.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program
4-Hours Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will explore Krakow Old Town, Wawel Hill and Wawel Castle with State Rooms.
5-Hours Guided Tour
During 5-hours tour you'll visit the Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle with State Rooms and enjoy a longer tour of the Old Town attractions.
Start with the top attraction - amazing Wawel Castle. First, you will have an opportunity to explore this fascinating castle from the outside, where you will see its most important points like defensive walls, Wawel Dragon, Wawel Cathedral and much more.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms
- Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group
- Tips about local restaurants, patisseries, pubs
- Walking tour of Krakows Old Town and Wawel Castle led by licensed guide
- Pickup from hotels in Krakow
Meeting Location
Wawel 3
31-001 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Basztowa
30-547 Kraków, Poland
Barbican of Krakow
What To Expect
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Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Admission Ticket Free
St Mary's Basilica
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stare Miasto
Admission Ticket Free
Wawel Royal Castle
Admission Ticket Free
Wawel Cathedral
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bazylika Franciszkanow Sw. Franciszka Z Asyzu
Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barbican, Museum of Krakow
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Florian's Gate
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ulica Florianska
Admission Ticket Free
Monument of the Wawel Dragon
Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower
Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Adalbert
Admission Ticket Free
Slowacki Theatre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Way (Droga Krolewska)
Admission Ticket Free
Little Market Square (Maly Rynek)
Admission Ticket Free
Szczepanski Square
Admission Ticket Free
Eros Bound
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dominican Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Adam Mickiewicz Monument (Pomnik Adama Mickiewicza)
Admission Ticket Free
University Collegiate Church Of St. Anne In Krakow
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue of John Paul II
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Barbara's Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baszta Sandomierska - Sandomierska Tower (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please check your email the day before the tour in order to receive important information.
- Please ensure you are on time. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour
- Please note that it is a group tour which means that other participants may join the group
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms.
- Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group.
- Tips about local restaurants, patisseries, pubs.
- Walking tour of Krakows Old Town and Wawel Castle led by licensed guide.
- Pickup from hotels in Krakow.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Krakow Skip The Line Wawel Castle & Old Town Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Krakow Skip The Line Wawel Castle & Old Town Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms
- Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group
- Tips about local restaurants, patisseries, pubs
- Walking tour of Krakows Old Town and Wawel Castle led by licensed guide
- Pickup from hotels in Krakow
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please check your email the day before the tour in order to receive important information.
- Please ensure you are on time. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour
- Please note that it is a group tour which means that other participants may join the group
