Hours, Tickets, Reservations, Luggage
Dear visitors, due to the reinstallation of the exhibitions in the Castle, some of them are temporarily closed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and ask for your understanding.
Please Note: the Castle will be closed on: April 16-17, November 1 & 11 (Nov. 11 open only Wawel Recovered Exh.), December 24-25
Update: 2022-10-10
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
The number of tickets available every day is limited.
MONDAY
MONDAY
- The Lost Wawel
9:30 am −1 pm, last entry 12:30 pm
free admission − pick up a free admission ticket (at the ticket window) - Wawel Recovered
9:30 am −1 pm, last entry 12:30 pm
free admission − pick up a free admission ticket (at the ticket window) - Art of the Orient. Ottoman Turkish Tents
9:30 am −1 pm, last entry 12:00 pm
free admission − pick up a free admission ticket (at the ticket window) - The King’s Rembrandt at Wawel Castle: "The Polish Rider" from The Frick Collection
9:30 am−5 pm, last entry 4:40 pm
admission: regular 10 PLN, reduced 5 PLN
promotion: for free − when purchasing a ticket for any exhibition
TUESDAY−SUNDAY
- Royal Private Apartments
from September 1 → 9:30 am−5 pm, last entry 4 pm
admission: regular 25 PLN, reduced 15 PLN - State Rooms
from September 1 → 9:30 am−5 pm, last entry 4 pm
admission: regular 30 PLN, reduced 20 PLN - Crown Treasury
from September 1 → 9:30 am−5 pm, last entry 4 pm
admission: regular 25 PLN, reduced 15 PLN - The Armoury
from September 1 → 9:30 am−5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm
admission: regular 15 PLN, reduced 10 PLN - Art of the Orient. Ottoman Turkish Tents
individual entry times
admission: regular 20 PLN, reduced 15 PLN - The King’s Rembrandt at Wawel Castle: "The Polish Rider" from The Frick Collection
August 18–October 16, 2022
9:30 am−5 pm, last entry 4:40 pm
admission: regular 10 PLN, reduced 5 PLN
promotion: for free − when purchasing a ticket for any exhibition - The Lost Wawel
from September → 9:30 am−5 pm, individual entry times
admission: regular 15 PLN, reduced 10 PLN - Wawel Recovered
from September → 9:30 am−5 pm, individual entry times
Please note: the exhibition will be open only on Mondays from October 8, 2022
admission: regular 10 PLN, reduced 5 PLN
SEASONAL ROUTES
- Dragon's Den daily
September – October → 10:30 am–6 pm, last entry 5:40 pm
admission: regular 9 PLN, reduced 7 PLN - Sandomierska Tower
September – October → Sat., Sun., Mon. 10:30 am−6 pm, last entry 5:30 pm
closed on Oct. 1-3, 2022
admission: regular 5 PLN, reduced 2 PLN - The Lost Wawel and The Church of St. Gereon
individual entry times
admission: regular 25 PLN, reduced 15 PLN
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
daily 9:00 am–5:30 pm - ticket window at the Herbowa Gate
open April 29–October 31
Monday 9:00 am–12:15 pm
Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 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
- You can visit Crown Treasury with an audioguide in Polish, English and Ukrainian
- You can visit Royal Private Apartments with an audioguide in Polish, English and Ukrainian
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