Hours, Tickets, Reservations, Luggage
Wawel Hill available until 5:30 pm
Please Note: the Castle, Information and Ticket offices are closed on: April 8-9, November 1, December 24-26, January 1
Please Note: the Castle, Information and Ticket offices are closed on: April 8-9, November 1, December 24-26, January 1
The number of tickets available every day is limited.
MONDAY 9:30 am−1 pm
free admission − pick up a free admission ticket (at the ticket window)
MONDAY 9:30 am−1 pm
free admission − pick up a free admission ticket (at the ticket window)
- The Lost Wawel
last entry 12:30 pm - Wawel Recovered
last entry 12:30 pm - State Rooms
last entry 12:00 pm - Jacob Mertens and Painting in Krakow around 1600
last entry 12:00 pm
admission: regular 5 PLN, reduced 3 PLN
free – with valid ticket to the State Rooms
TUESDAY 9:30 am−2 pm
WEDNESDAY−SUNDAY 9:30 am−5 pm
- State Rooms
last entry: Tuesday 1 pm / Wed.-Sun. 4 pm
admission: regular 35 PLN, reduced 25 PLN - Royal Private Apartments
last entry: Tuesday 1 pm / Wed.-Sun. 4 pm
admission: regular 30 PLN, reduced 20 PLN - Crown Treasury
last entry: Tuesday 1 pm / Wed.-Sun. 4 pm
admission: regular 35 PLN, reduced 25 PLN - The Armoury
last entry: Tuesday 1:30 pm / Wed.-Sun. 4:30 pm
admission: regular 20 PLN, reduced 15 PLN - The Lost Wawel
Wednesday–Sunday; individual entry times
admission: regular 15 PLN, reduced 10 PLN -
last entry: Tuesday 1 pm / Wed.-Sun. 4 pm
admission: regular 5 PLN, reduced 3 PLN
free – with valid ticket to the State Rooms - guided tour, Tuesday–Sunday; individual entry timesadmission: regular 100 PLN, reduced 80 zł
for details about ticket availability, please visit the e-ticket website.
We also offer guided tours (according to a separate schedule) to the State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments and the Crown Treasury. Fee for joining a group with a guide – 15 PLN. The number of tickets is limited.
We recommend checking the dates and buying tickets online. Please note: at the e-sales page first select the date and then "Wawel Royal Castle" — "museum visit".
Tickets
The ticket is valid on the day of the visit only. Timed tickets are issued for most exhibitions. The entry time is printed on the ticket –please be punctual.
The number of tickets available every day is limited.
The number of tickets available every day is limited.
- ticket windows in the Visitors Center
Monday 9 am-12:20 pm, Tuesday 9 am-1:20 pm, Wednesday-Sunday 9 am-4:20 pm - ticket window at the Herbowa Gate
open April 29–October 31
Monday 9 am–12:15 pm
Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–4:15 pm - online tickets: check availability on our website ⇒ here
online tickets are available one week in advance;
tickets can be purchased online, even on the day of your visit
if the online tickets run out, please try at the ticket windows, as tickets may still be available
Security screening points are in operation at the entrance to the Castle. Bringing weapons, ammunition, explosives, flammable or toxic items or any other potentially dangerous objects are strictly prohibited.
Visitors are expected to adhere to the Castle’s Visitor Rules and Regulations.
Backpacks, large bags, baby carriers with frames, strollers, umbrellas, and Nordic walking sticks are not permitted inside the exhibitions. These items must be checked in the Checkroom located in the Arcaded Courtyard before you proceed to the exhibitions. The Checkroom is open only during the Castle’s opening hours.
Visitors are expected to adhere to the Castle’s Visitor Rules and Regulations.
Backpacks, large bags, baby carriers with frames, strollers, umbrellas, and Nordic walking sticks are not permitted inside the exhibitions. These items must be checked in the Checkroom located in the Arcaded Courtyard before you proceed to the exhibitions. The Checkroom is open only during the Castle’s opening hours.
Audioguide
Renting an audioguide is an additional service and does not mean that you can enter the exhibition (you must purchase the appropriate tickets).
- Rental fee: 12 PLN (paid in the ticket office or online)
- Audioguides are available for Crown Treasury, Royal Private Apartments, State Rooms
- Available languages: Polish, English, Ukrainian
- Audioguide is recommended for people over 12 years old
- Pickup of the device takes place at the entrance to the exhibition (with a valid admission ticket), and return at the end of the tour route
- Please report in advance renting for groups over 5 people – by calling +48 12 422 51 55 ext. 219 or by email: informacja@wawelzamek.pl
Buy ticket online
Tickets can be purchased online, even on the day of your visit. If the online tickets run out, please try the ticket windows, as tickets may still be available.
Go to e-ticket website