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Important information for Visitors
Between 27 June and 31 August, some of the smaller exhibition spaces may be temporarily closed or have restricted access due to conservation and climate control measures.

Details HERE

To ensure the tour runs smoothly, please follow the staff’s instructions.
Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: during the summer season, an additional entrance to the hill is open – from Kanonicza Street, via the Austrian Gate. The entrance is open from Tuesday through Sunday during the following hours: June 9.00–16.35, July–August 9.00–18.35.
Tickets entitling visitors to view the Wawel exhibitions can be purchased from the ticket machine by the gate or online.
Visitors planning to visit the hill only will be directed by staff to the passageway leading to the arcaded courtyard.

MONDAY | 10 am–4 pm

free admission to selected exhibitions (pick up a free admission ticket, number of tickets is limited) 1 July – 30 September

Castle Underground (The Lost Wawel, St. Gereon's Church, The Lapidarium)
last admission: The Lost Wawel - 3 pm, St. Gereon's Church, The Lapidarium - 3:40 pm
Wawel Recovered, last admission 3:30 pm
Between the Walls | from August, last admission 3:30 pm

Each ticket includes admission to the Royal Gardens; last admission at 3:40 p.m.

1 October – 31 December

Castle Second Floor (State Rooms, The Ottoman Turkish Tents), last admission 3:10 pm
Crown Treasury, last admission 3:20 pm

paid admission to selected exhibitions:

Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
10 am-4 pm, last admission 3:40 pm
regular 11 PLN, reduced 9 PLN (free with tickets for selected routes)
Dragon's Den
July, August 9 am-7 pm | September, October - until 5 pm; last admission 10 min pior
regular 15 PLN, reduced 10 PLN; ticket price includes Royal Gardens (until 4 October)

TUESDAY–SUNDAY | 9 am–5 pm

Castle / 1st & 2nd floor
tour includes: rooms on the 1st floor of the Castle, The Porcelain Cabinet; rooms on the 2nd floor of the Castle – representative chambers and rooms where the collection of Ottoman Turkish Tents is presented; with this ticket you also visit: Wawel Recovered exhibition and Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
- July, August: 9 am–7 pm | Sepember-December 9 am–5 pm
- last admission 120 min prior; Royal Gardens - 20 min prior
- regular 95 PLN, reduced 71 PLN, ticket price includes audio guide
Castle | First Floor
tour includes: rooms on the 1st floor of the Castle, The Porcelain Cabinet; with this ticket you also visit: Wawel Recovered exhibition and Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
- July, August 9 am–6 pm | Sepember-December 9 am–5 pm
- last admission 60 min prior; Royal Gardens - 20 min prior
- regular 57 PLN, reduced 43 PLN
Castle | Second Floor
tour includes: rooms on the 2nd floor of the Castle – representative chambers and rooms where the collection of Ottoman Turkish Tents is presented and Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
- July, August: 9 am–7 pm | Sepember-December 9 am–5 pm
- last admission 50 min prior; Royal Gardens - 20 min prior
- regular 57 PLN, reduced 43 PLN
Castle Underground
with this ticket you visit The Lost Wawel, Church of St Gereon, The Lapidarium, Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
- July, August: 9 am–6 pm | Sepember-December 9 am–5 pm
- last admission: The Lost Wawel - 60 min prior, Church of St Gereon, The Lapidarium - 30 min prior, Royal Gardens - 20 min prior
- regular 47 PLN, reduced 35 PLN, ticket price includes audio guide
Crown Treasury
- July, August: 9 am–6 pm | Sepember-December 9 am–5 pm
- last admission 40 min prior; Royal Gardens - 20 min prior
- regular 47 PLN, reduced 35 PLN, ticket price includes Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
The Armoury
- July, August: 9 am–7 pm | Sepember-December 9 am–5 pm
- last admission - 30 min prior; Royal Gardens - 20 min prior
- regular 47 PLN, reduced 35 PLN, ticket price includes Royal Gardens (until 4 October)

Looking for the Dragon

- July, August 9 am-7 pm, | September, October - until 5 pm
- last entry: Between the Walls - 40 min prior, Dragon's Den - 10 min prior
- regular 35 PLN, reduced 26 PLN; ticket price includes Royal Gardens (until 4 October)

Viewing Tower | 24 April-31 October
- July, August 9 am–7 pm | Sepember, October 9 am–5 pm
- last admission - 20 min prior
- regular 19 PLN, reduced 14 PLN; ticket price includes Royal Gardens (until 4 October)
Royal Gardens | 24 April-4 October
- July, August 9 am–7 pm | Sepember, October 9 am–5 pm
- last admission - 20 min prior
- regular 11 PLN, reduced 9 PLN, free with tickets for selected routes
Dragon's Den | until 31 October
- July, August 9 am-7 pm | September, October 9 am-5 pm
- last admission: 10 min prior
- regular 15 PLN, reduced 10 PLN; ticket price includes Royal Gardens (until 4 October)

Temporary exhibitions:

Soon Everything Will Change. Joanna Rajkowska | 24 April – 4 October
temporary exhibition in Royal Gardens and outer courtyard
- July, August 9 am–7 pm | Sepember, October 9 am–5 pm
- last admission - 20 min prior
- admission to the Gardens: regular 11 PLN, reduced 9 PLN or with ticket to selected routes
Masterpieces from the Lanckoroński Collection. A Story of Antiquity | 8 May – 30 August, 2026
- July, August: 9 am–6 pm
- last admission - 30 min prior
- regular 5 PLN, reduced 3 PLN or with tickets: Castle, Castle First Floor

Tickets and special routes

Wawel for Enthusiasts | combined ticket
regular 199 PLN, reduced 149 PLN
This is a special ticket for Wawel aficionados, who would like to spend many hours visiting all of the exhibitions (open on visiting day) at Wawel Royal Castle, selected areas of Pieskowa Skała Castle an Stryszów Manor House
Wawel – The Most Precious | guided tour
regular 155 PLN, reduced 116 PLN
Tuesday-Sunday, sightseeing according to an individual schedule