Cathedral, Royal Tombs, and Bell Tower guided tour in Krakow

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Place: Krakow

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language: English, French, German, Polish

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Enter the magnificent Gothic Wawel Cathedral
Admire the beauty and feel the peace adoring the figures of the holy martyrs
Learn the most important facts and legends recorded in the 1000-year history of the Wawel Cathedral
Have a great introduction to further exploration of the Wawel Hill - the symbol of Krakow

What to expect

Being in Wawel, the heart of royal Krakow, it is impossible not to visit the cathedral, the most important temple in Poland, whose impressive interior symbolizes the continuity of the historical memory of generations. It is the resting place of Polish kings, national heroes, poets, and the patron saint of Poland, St. Stanisław.

For centuries it was the royal coronation church. The memory of this place dates back to the year 1000 when the bishopric of Krakow was established and the first temple was built. Over the centuries, the cathedral changed its face, subsequent builders added their towers and chapels, and the inexorable time and history crumbled them.

Today, visitors' attention is drawn to, among others, a silver coffin with the relics of Saint Stanislaus placed under a gilded dome; a black crucifix famous for its miracles, before which, according to tradition, Saint Queen Jadwiga prayed in the 14th century; numerous sarcophagi and graves of Polish rulers; beautifully decorated Sigismund, Vasa and Świętokrzyska chapels.

The crowning achievement of a visit to the cathedral may be climbing the Sigismund Tower, from which there is a wonderful view of the surrounding area. On its top floor, you can admire the most famous bell in Poland, named after King Sigismund. Zygmunt needs 12 bells to swing. In the past, its sound greeted royal children in the world and said goodbye to rulers setting out on their last journey. Legend says: whoever touches the heart of the bell will return to Krakow.

The Wawel Cathedral is an active place of religious worship. During religious, state, or jubilee events or visits of important guests, admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, and the bell tower may be suspended without announcing the reasons
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are 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
The skip-the-line option is not available when visiting the cathedral. Each group can be paused to avoid crowding inside