Introduction
We would like to show you some places connected with Karol Wojtyla, before he became John Paul II; places that he loved so much, that he was revisiting them many times after he had been elected the head of the Catholic Church. As we were present at nearly all of Pope’s pilgrimages to Poland and Cracow, you can be sure that you will be told the most important and significant information. We would also like to tell you about the Pope Benedict XVI, who succeeded John Paul II on the Vatican throne; about his pilgrimage to Poland and its meaning.

Programme
Our tour starts in St. Florian’s church where Karol Wojtyla was a vicar. From here we will go to the Main Market Square, with the St. Mary’s Basilica, and then we will visit the Bishop’s Palace with the famous window through which John Paul II blessed young people during each visit to Krakow, and the Franciscan Church, where he used to pray. After a short break, we will follow Kanonicza Street, which will lead us to the Wawel Hill where we will see St. Leonard Crypt, where Karol Wojtyła celebrated his first mass as a young priest, and to the Cathedral with the Bishop’s throne. In the Museums we will see exhibits connected with the Pope.

Duration
approximately 3,5 hours

Our offer includes
An Expert City Guide’ service; entrance fees (Archdiocese Museum, Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Museum)

Our recommendation
You can combine this tour with the Catholic Tour, and tour Black Madonna of Czestochowa tour.

Additional information
If you need transport to pick you up from the hotel please contact us – the tour is a walking tour but if you prefer having car at your disposal we can arrange the transport service for you. The tour by car contains also visit to the Tyniecka street, where Karol Wojtyla moved from the town of Wadowice with his father and the Blonia fields - where the Pope celebrated masses during his pilgrimages to Krakow.

Note
If you prefer to buy this tour as a regular, go to Regular tours by Cracow Tours