Wawel Castle Tour with Guide

Discover Poland's Royal Castle Wawel. From 1333 to 1795 the Wawel Royal Castle was where the kings of Poland resided and the symbol of Polish statehood. Nowadays the Castle is one of the country’s premier art museums, open for visitors offering its best exhibitions. On this tour, you will explore Royal Private Apartments. Wawel Castle was the residence of the royal family of Poland till 1795. It is a source of great Polish pride and stands as one of the most spectacular buildings on the top of Wawel Hill. During your tour of the castle, you will get the chance to witness the grandeur of Poland’s past as you pass through the magnificent halls of the castle.

Presently, the castle also houses a museum which includes beautiful artefacts preserved from the historic times when kings and queens ruled the country. During your tour, you will also visit the Royal private apartments adorned with exquisite tapestries, paintings and chandeliers. The castle serves as a premier art museum and also includes an Oriental Art section with the largest collection of Ottoman tents in the European continent.

This 14th-century castle built by King Casimir II the Great was at the top of its opulence in the 16th century when King Sigismund the Old commissioned the castle to be expanded and built into what it looks like today. Once you are in the castle, you will be transported into the era of kings and queens as your guide shares information about the royals who once lived in the castle and the myths surrounding this beautiful place.

Meeting point:
Kanonicza 25 street.

• Please make sure to show up on time. Being late might prevent you from taking part in the tour
• In order to receive a discount, students must have a valid student ID on the day of the tour.