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Wawel Hill available until 6 pm.

Wawel Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral are two separate and independently functioning institutions.

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Please note: On October 18, the Arcaded Courtyard will be open until 5:00 p.m.
November 1st the Castle is closed.

MONDAY

free admission to selected exhibitions, 10 am–4 pm (pick up a free admission ticket, number of tickets is limited):

October–December

Wawel Recovered, last entry 3:30 pm
Between the Walls. Wawel Underground, last entry 3:30 pm
from October 28: Castle I / 1st floor, last entry 3 pm

paid admission:

The Wawel Town and viewing platform | until October 31
9 am-5 pm; last entry: 20 min before closing
regular 19 PLN, reduced 14 PLN
Dragon's Den | until October 31
10 am-5:30 pm; October 26-31 – until 5 pm; last entry: 10 min before closing
regular 9 PLN, reduced 7 PLN; sales at: ticket offices, ticket machine and online
Sandomierska Tower | until October 31
10 am-5:30 pm; October 26-31 – until 5 pm; last entry: 20 min before closing
regular 9 PLN, reduced 7 PLN; sales at: ticket offices, ticket machine and online

TUESDAY–SUNDAY

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 visit also: Wawel Recovered exhibition, Wawel Castle on old postcards (until October 19, 2025), from October 17: Abakanowicz. No Rules. Tapestries and Abakans at the Wawel Castle, How about something different? Contemporary Art at the Wawel Castle, Painting – Time. Roman Opałka
regular 89 PLN, reduced 67 PLN, ticket price includes audio guide
please note: the Senator's Hall will be closed on October 6-16
Castle II / 2nd floor
tour includes: rooms on the second floor of the castle: representative chambers and rooms where the collection of Ottoman Turkish Tents is presented; with this ticket you visit also from October 17: Abakanowicz. No Rules. Tapestries and Abakans at the Wawel Castle, Painting – Time. Roman Opałka
9 am-5 pm; last entry one hour before closing
closed: the Senator's Hall will be closed on October 6-16; Nov. 1; Dec. 24-26
regular 53 PLN, reduced 40 PLN
Castle Underground
with this ticket you visit The Lost Wawel, Wawel Underground: The Lapidarium
9 am-5 pm; last entry one hour before closing
closed: Nov. 1; Dec. 24, 25, 31
regular 43 PLN, reduced 32 PLN; ticket price includes audio guide
Crown Treasury
9 am-5 pm; last entry 50 min before closing
closed: Oct. 20-30; Nov. 1; Dec. 24-26
Between the Walls. Wawel Underground
9 am-5 pm, last entry: 30 min before closing
closed: Nov. 1; Dec. 24-26, 31
regular 29 PLN, reduced 22 PLN
The Wawel Town and viewing platform | until October 31

9 am-5 pm; last entry: 20 min before closing
regular 19 PLN, reduced 14 PLN
Wawel Castle on old postcards | temporary exhibition, until October 19
9 am-5 pm, last entry 20 min before closing
regular 5 PLN, reduced 3 PLN; entry also with "Castle" ticket
Abakanowicz. No Rules. Tapestries and Abakans at the Wawel Castle | temporary exhibition October 17, 2025–January 6, 2026
9 am-5 pm; last entry one hour before closing
admission with "Castle" or "Castle II" tickets
How about something different? Contemporary Art at the Wawel Castle | temporary exhibition October 17, 2025–March 15, 2026
9 am-5 pm; last entry 30 min before closing
regular 5 PLN, reduced 3 PLN; entry also with "Castle" tickets
Painting – Time. Roman Opałka | artistic project October 17, 2025–January 6, 2026
9 am-5 pm; last entry one hour before closing
admission with "Castle" or "Castle II" tickets
Dragon's Den | until October 31

10 am – 5:30 pm; October 26-31 – until 5 pm
last entry: 10 min before closing
regular 9 PLN, reduced 7 PLN; sales at: ticket offices, ticket machine and online
Sandomierska Tower | until October 31
only Saturday, Sunday 10 am-7:30 pm (October 26-31 – until 5 pm)
last entry: 20 min before closing
regular 9 PLN, reduced 7 PLN; sales at: ticket offices, ticket machine and online

Tickets and special routes

Wawel for Enthusiasts | combined ticket: regular 180 PLN, reduced 135 PLN
This is a special ticket for Wawel aficionados, who would like to spend many hours visiting all of the exhibitions at Wawel Royal Castle, selected areas of Pieskowa Skała Castle an Stryszów Manor House
Wawel – The Most Precious | guided tour: regular 135 PLN, reduced 101 PLN
Tuesday-Sunday, sightseeing according to an individual schedule