The tour gives you a chance to follow in the footsteps of the man who was to become one of the greatest Popes and human beings in history.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6.5 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of John Paul II
- Visit Wadowice, the pope's childhood home
- Visit the Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Stop at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki
Full description
Your tour begins with a visit to Łagiewniki, which is connected with the cult of the Divine Mercy, the grave of St. Faustina Kowalska and St. John Paul II. Here you can find the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and the “Have No Fear!” John Paul II Center, a center in Kraków dedicated to the life and work of Pope John Paul II, which also houses his relic, a glass capsule of his blood.
On the way to Wadowice, "the place where it all began", you will visit the Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.
In Wadowice, the pope's hometown, you will see the places dearest to Karol Wojtyła during his childhood and adolescence, including the parish church where he was baptized and the house where he was born, which is now a museum.
Finally, visit the Archbishop's Palace which was Wojtyła's last residence before leaving for the Vatican in 1978. There one can see the famous "papal window", where John Paul II used to show up to chat and chant with the youth of Kraków during all his visits and where thousands of people lit candles and prayed during his last days.
Includes
- Guided tour
- Hotel pick-up from selected hotels
- Entrance to museums
- Optional gratuity
- food and drinks, unless specified
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
The central meeting point in Krakow is located at the bus park at 7 Powisle Street, situated on the opposite side of the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of departure. If you are interested in complementary hotel pickup please make sure to contact the supplier no later than 24hours prior to your tour.
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Know before you go
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
