In the Footsteps of John Paul II

The tour gives you the chance to follow the footsteps of the man who was to become one of the greatest Popes and human beings in history. Our tour begins with a visit to Wadowice, "the place where it all began" as the Pope referred to his hometown in 1999 during his visit here. We will see the dearest places to Karol Wojtyla during his childhood and adolescence, including the parish church where he was baptised and the house where he was born. Our journey to and from Wadowice also gives you a chance to view the peaks of the Popes beloved Beskidy mountain range where he used to hike. On return to Cracow we stop at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki. In this developing place of pilgrimage you can pay homage to the holly relics of St. Faustyna Kowalska, who was canonised as the first saint of the Third Millennium by John Paul II, and admire the impressive modern basilica consecrated by the Pope in 2002. Then we travel to the foot of the Royal Castle to visit the Archdiocese Museum located in the most picturesque street of Cracow. In the museum you can see the flat where Karol Wojtyla lived while working as a lecturer of theology. Finally, we visit the Archbishop's Palace which is Wojtyla's last residence before leaving for the Vatican in 1978. There one can see the famous "papal window", where John Paul II used to show up to chat and chant with the youth of Cracow during all his visits and where thousands of people lit candles and prayed during his last days.

Address or meeting point

Bus park at 11 Powiśle Street opposite the Sheraton Hotel.

Hours & minutes

5 hours approximately.

Start or opening time

Available 09:00h Tuesdays and Saturdays only.

Participants

Minimum number 2 pax.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Professional guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English, Spanish and Italian.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? No.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Shopping information

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Includes guide, transportation and admission to the Archdiocese Museum.

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue Optional gratuity, food and drink, unless specified.

List the specific clothing required Comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.

Meals

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes.

Drinks

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Product price detail

In English at 9.00 am

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 15 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.