Three places give you the city. Prices are in zloty (PLN), as the sites quote them.
1Wawel Hill
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Castle and cathedral share the hill above the river. The castle is sold by exhibition rather than as one ticket, so decide which rooms you want before you queue.
Time
2 to 4 h
Setting
Both
Best time
Tuesday to Friday
Getting there
South end of the Old Town, on foot
Tip: Exhibition tickets are sold on the official ticket site; the cathedral has its own ticket office and machines, and sells online too.
Castle exhibitions are priced one by one. From April to October the castle opens 9.30 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday and 10 am to 5 pm at weekends; from November to March, 9.30 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Sunday. Monday it opens 9.30 am to 1 pm, and the last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Cathedral, bell and royal tombs: PLN 26 (about €6), concession PLN 18, open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 4.30 pm and Sunday 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
The central square of the Old Town carries the Cloth Hall and the Town Hall Tower. Cross it once by day and again after dark, when the arcades are lit.
Time
30 min to 1 h 30 min
Setting
Outdoor
Best time
After dark
Getting there
Centre of the Old Town
Tip: The Rynek Underground Museum lies beneath the square at Rynek Główny 1 and shows the medieval city. The city’s tourism office publishes an Old Town map for the walking.
The basilica stands on the square and is visited on guided tours rather than by drifting in, so go with the timetable in mind.
Time
30 to 45 min
Setting
Indoor
Best time
Morning
Getting there
On the Main Market Square
Tip: A visitor ticket is required, and the office is not at the church door: go to the visitor centre at Plac Mariacki 7. Tours leave every half hour from 10:10, with details on the basilica’s page.
