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Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Lunch

Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists, part of Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour.
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow with Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists, part of Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour in Krakow.
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow, Poland, a highlight of the Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Lunch

Walk into Poland’s past as you set out to discover Krakow’s must-visit historic landmarks, steeped in history and heritage!

Highlights

  • Make your way through the heart of Krakow for an informative venture through Polish history

  • Walk alongside your expert tour guide who will let you in on facts, secrets, and stories of Krakow

  • Wander through the Wawel Royal Castle: its chambers, halls, and State Rooms

  • The Wawel Cathedral is the Westminster Abbey of Poland, where all monarchs are buried

  • Tuck into the traditional flavors with a polish lunch, comprised of a soup and a main course dish

  • Take to the small town of Wieliczka and explore one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines

  • Visit St. Kinga's Church here, an underground church decorated with chandeliers and sculptures of saints

Inclusions

  • Expert English-speaking tour guide

  • Admission into the Wawel Cathedral

  • Entry into the Wawel Royal Castle

  • Access to the State Rooms

  • Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • Lunch

  • Transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka and back

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Venture through the heart of Krakow to discover the magnificent residence of Polish kings on Wawel Hill. As you visit the Wawel Royal Castle, imagine what the backstage of the ruler’s lives looked like as you walk through dozens of chambers and halls. Forget your textbook notes and become privy to the secrets and myths of the Castle. You’ll also visit the Wawel Cathedral, a spectacular narrative of Polish history, where all Polish monarchs are buried.

Stop for a traditional Polish lunch with soup and a main course dish. Continue onto Wieliczka, a small town about 10 kilometers from Krakow. Here, one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines will grab your attention. 340 meters deep, 245 kilometers long, and 700 years old, this salt mine is filled to the brim with stories and facts. You’ll also visit St. Kinga's Church - the patroness of miners on this tour. This underground church is heavily adorned with chandeliers, carvings, sculptures of saints carved out of salt, and more.

Important Information

  • 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. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

  • On transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka, infants must sit on laps of parents/guardians.

  • Guests with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions must not participate in this tour.

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • There is a fair amount of walking involved on this tour so please wear comfortable footwear

  • All guests are advised to wear face masks during the tour.

  • Since it is a guided tour, it will begin right on time. Please arrive 10 minutes early to avoid unexpected delays.

  • This tour will have a maximum of 15 guests.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at the Piotr Skarga Monument on St. Mary Magdalene Square

  • Address: plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, 31-002 Kraków, Poland

  • Your guide will be holding an Excursions.city sign for easy recognition

Getting There

  • The closest tram stop is Wawel, a 2-min walk to the meeting point

  • Trams 8, 10, 13 & 18 will get you here

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout

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