St. Mary's Basilica Guided Tour, Krakow - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: St. Mary's Basilica Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 33.63 USD
Rating: 8.8 (16 reviews)

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to St. Mary's Basilica

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 137 Travelers·16 reviews

April 2, 2026
Pere Lluis Corominas Gracia
Badalona, Spain
Helena is an excellent guide. She explains everything with such passion that it's truly captivating. Excellent!
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March 20, 2026
Jose Abraham
Encarnación De Díaz, Mexico
Excellent guide. He explained everything in great detail throughout the tour.
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January 24, 2026
Mireia
Montmeló, Spain
It was fine, but nothing more. The basilica is the last part of the tour and there are only a few minutes of stop. Things around are explained that ar...
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December 29, 2025
Andrea Campolongo
Italy
Anna, a knowledgeable and courteous Polish guide; interesting walk and visits.
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December 4, 2025
Alicia Ester
Málaga, Spain
Highly recommended. Our guide was very friendly and gave us great advice.
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On this guided tour of St. Mary's Basilica, we'll learn about one of the most celebrated places of worship in Krakow and explore its surroundings, a Gothic gem that will captivate you!

Tour Details

At the appointed time we'll meet at St. Mary Magdalene Square, from where we'll take a few steps over to the Basilica of St. Mary, located in the heart of the city. Are you ready to explore one of the most iconic monuments in Krakow?

Our journey begins by studying the imposing façade of the temple, with its two unequal towers that make it easily recognizable. One of them served for centuries as a clock tower, announcing the arrival of every hour with the famous trumpet-call, the hejnał mariacki. Did you know that this tradition is still alive today?

We'll enter the basilica to marvel at its impressive main altarpiece, a masterwork by sculptor Veit Stoss. Carved in wood and polychromed in astonishing detail, it's considered the most important altar of European Gothic style. Each biblical scene is represented with such expressiveness that it seems to come to life.

During the visit, we'll also observe the spectacular stained-glass windows that flood the temple with light, as well as the frescoes on the ceiling. We'll also explain the symbolism behind the pulpit, the organ and other pieces that make up the ceremonial ensemble.

After leaving the church, we'll walk around the surrounding area, looking at historical buildings and details that often go unnoticed. We'll approach the Market Square, just in front of the basilica, to learn about its monuments, sculptures and balconies, witnesses of centuries of history and daily life.

After 1.5 hours of sightseeing, we'll end the guided tour in the vicinity of the basilica.

Tour Details

After 1.5 hours of sightseeing, we'll end the guided tour in the vicinity of the basilica.

St. Mary's Basilica Guided Tour