Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour

Unearth centuries of Polish heritage on this all-in-one guided tour of Wawel Castle, its Cathedral, and the Rynek Underground Museum.

Getting started

Begin your journey at St. Mary Magdalene Square at the Piotr Skarga Monument, where you’ll meet your expert local guide. From there, walk up Wawel Hill to explore one of Poland’s most famous landmarks.

What to expect

Wawel Castle & Cathedral

Perched atop Wawel Hill, the royal complex served as the seat of Polish kings and remains one of the country’s most important cultural sites. Explore its chambers and state rooms filled with centuries-old royal treasures.

Features

• State Rooms: Admire the tapestries of Zygmunt August and period rooms recreated from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

• Wawel Cathedral: Step inside the 900-year-old cathedral, the coronation and burial site of Polish monarchs, and explore its chapels.

• Rynek Underground Museum: Descend beneath Krakow’s market square to explore this modern archaeological museum and view remnants of 11th-century streets and cemeteries.

Extras

Choose from four languages for your guided tour, and upgrade to include a delicious lunch for a complete Krakow experience.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Bring an ID card along with your ticket to show at the entrance if requested.

What's not allowed

• Shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Entry may be refused if dress requirements are not followed.

Accessibility

• This tour may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties. Moderate physical fitness is recommended as the tour includes walking and accessing the underground museum.

• Wawel Castle and its Cathedral are partially accessible by the wheelchair.

Additional information

• During religious, state, or jubilee events, or visits of important guests, admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, and bell tower may be suspended without prior notice. In such cases, the organizer may replace cathedral entry with another visit within the castle complex.

• Please note that this is a group tour, so arriving late may prevent participation.

• The meeting point is on St. Mary Magdalene Square at the Piotr Skarga Monument. The guide will hold an "excursions.city" sign.

• The tour is available in multiple languages, including English, German, French, Polish, Italian, and Spanish.

• The tour is suitable for adults, students, children, and infants, with age categories specified.

• The duration of the entire tour is approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.