Half-day In the footsteps of John Paul II Tour from Krakow
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
There are many places worldwide which were beloved by John Paul II. But among them there are three which can unquestionably be considered the most meaningful ones for him. His birth place – Wadowice – “where everything started” but also where“time was running, eternity was waiting”, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska with its splendid monastery and church, which JPII asked us tovisit “during his life and after his death” and the Sanctuary of Łagiewniki – connected strictly with his message to people about the Divine Mercy of God, which he found in the holy visions of Sister Faustina Kowalska.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Krakow
Your tour begins with the pickup from selected hotels or main departure point. The journey to Wadowice takes about 1 hour.
Family Home of John Paul II
After reaching the place, you will visit the Family House of Karol Wojtyla, the Holy Father John Paul II in the city of Wadowice. The Museum's mission is to commemorate and disseminate knowledge about the life and teachings of the Holy Father, John Paul II, whose pontificate and message occupy a special place in the Polish national heritage. The museum is trying to pass on to the next generations the person of John Paul II - as a model of a noble, wise man, open to other people, enjoying authority and respect. Visiting the house of John Paul II will take about 1.5 hours, you will spend the next 30 minutes exploring the central square of the city from which John Paul II comes and the church where the future pope was baptized. After visiting you will sit down and relax in one of the cosy cafes and taste of the favourite cake of John Paul II.
What‘s Included
Transport service (air-conditioned vehicle)
Tour of the museum in Wadowice (audioguide)
Entrance ticket to John Paul II Family Home Museum in Wadowice
Guide-driver
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
English guided tour
English guided tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was peaceful and wonderful!
Margaret L,,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was named Robert and he was EXCELLENT! He not only took us from place to place, but also made sure that we knew where to go and how to navigate the entrances and getting our headsets etc. He walked us onto the campus of these large sites to make sure that we saw what we were looking for. He gave us time to explore each place and did not rush us. He answered all of our questions and was super friendly. It was a wonderful day and we highly recommend it. We thought about renting a car to do this, but the roads in Poland are not well marked, they are narrow and there are roundabouts all over the place. To have a driver was a luxury for sure, but we are so glad that we did this so that we could relax and see the sites that were important to us in this once in a life trip to Poland. We used WhatsApp to communicate with him prior to pick up and I would recommend that you do that too.
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