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Krakow: Old Town by Golf Cart, Wawel Castle and Salt Mine Wieliczka Guided Tour + Lunch

9 hours

Moderate

Visiting the most important places of the Old Town in a short time, using comfortable and ecological electric vehicles. Take a guided tour of Wawel and go to Wieliczka to admire the majestic wonders of the salt mine

During this sightseeing tour in an electric golf car, you'll see the oldest of Krakow's historic area, some of the most iconic parts of this UNESCO heritage-listed city.
The Old Town district and the Main Market Square are located in the very center of Krakow. They're surrounded on each side by a park called Planty. It is here that many of the most distinctive monuments in Krakow are located.

Seewith us the most important tourist attractions of Krakow's Old Town:
- Planty with the remains of medieval walls and the Barbican
- Main Market Square with the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica
- Latin Quarter with Collegium Maius courtyard
- Baroque 17th century Church of St. Anna
- Academy of Fine Arts and St. Florian.
- 13th century Gothic Franciscan Monastery and the Papal Window
then take a look at Wawel with the Royal Cathedral and the Royal Castle in all its glory and go inside to visit the symbol of Krakow.

Residence of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood, in 1930 the Castle also became one of the most important museums in Poland. It collects collections of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain and furniture. The chambers display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and magnificent Renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection, and the Wawel collections of Eastern art contain the most important and largest collection of tents in Europe. The Royal Castle is also an important center for the conservation of works of art. Permanent exhibitions recreate the appearance of the rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. See all that magnificent things with expert local guide.

You will see Royal chambers. In This trip You have also entrance to the Wawel enormous Cathedral, and feel all this experience that You never forget.

After this experience, take a break and have a traditional Polish lunch (included in the price of the trip)

Next we will go to Wieliczka - a small town 10 km from Krakow, where one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe (700 years). The depth of the mine is 340 metres, the total length of corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometres. The tourist route is more than 3 km long and includes more than 20 halls, including the largest and unique St. Kinga's Church - the patroness of miners. The underground church is richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings and sculptures of saints carved out of salt. There is a special curative microclimate in the mine and at a depth of 135 m there is a sanatorium. The salt mine in Wieliczka is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Meeting point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the "Zabka" store. (click to go to the Google maps)
Endpoint: ul. Powiśle (click to go to the Google maps)   

What's included?

    Transport by golf car (Old Town) with audio guide
    Live guide (in museums)
    Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition (State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments or Crown Treasury subject to availability)
    Entrance ticket to Salt Mine in Wieliczka
    Transport Krakow-Wieliczka-Krakow
    Lunch (2 course without drink)

    Exclusions

      Pick up / drop off

      Please note

        All our vehicles are heated and equipped with an audio guide.
        Note that part of the tour is walking (inside the museums) and operated by a live guide
        The rest of the tour includes an audio guide.
        Please note that this is a group tour (other people will participate) that starts at the specified time (please be on time at the meeting point).
        Children 0-3 years old using the free ticket must sit on an adult's lap while driving.
        * 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. In such a situation, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex. 

        What to bring

          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. 
          Please remember that it is quite cool in the Salt Mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer.
          Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking.

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