Kraków · Poland
Wawel Royal Castle tickets: 95 PLN
Main adult ticket: Castle, 1st and 2nd floors. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Historic Centre of Kraków, listed by UNESCO in 1978.
- Castle, 1st and 2nd floorsThe royal rooms, Porcelain Cabinet, State Rooms and Ottoman tents, plus Wawel Recovered; audio guide included. Reduced 71 złoty95 PLN
- Castle, 1st floor only (or 2nd floor only)Reduced 43 złoty57 PLN
- Crown Treasury47 PLN
- The Armoury47 PLN
- Castle Underground: the Lost Wawel and the LapidariumAudio guide included47 PLN
- Wawel for Enthusiasts: every open exhibition in one dayAlso covers parts of Pieskowa Skała Castle and Stryszów Manor199 PLN
- Dragon's Den (to 31 October)15 PLN
Main ticket 95 PLN (about US$24 · £18, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
On Mondays (10am to 4pm) some exhibitions are free, with a limited number of free tickets; in October and December these are the Castle's 2nd floor and the Crown Treasury. Through 'Free November' 2026 several exhibitions are free every day, with tickets from the ticket office or online a week ahead. Every free day in Europe
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm; Mondays 10am to 4pm (free exhibitions only, plus a few paid ones to the end of October). Last entry varies by exhibition. Closed 1 November.
Booking
Buy on the castle's official ticket site, bilety.wawel.krakow.pl, or at the ticket offices on Wawel Hill.
Buy from the official seller: Wawel Royal Castle: what to see (hours and prices)
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Wawel Royal Castle?
The main adult ticket (Castle, 1st and 2nd floors) costs 95 PLN, about US$24 · £18. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Wawel Royal Castle for free?
On Mondays (10am to 4pm) some exhibitions are free, with a limited number of free tickets; in October and December these are the Castle's 2nd floor and the Crown Treasury. Through 'Free November' 2026 several exhibitions are free every day, with tickets from the ticket office or online a week ahead.
When is the Wawel Royal Castle open?
Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm; Mondays 10am to 4pm (free exhibitions only, plus a few paid ones to the end of October). Last entry varies by exhibition. Closed 1 November.
Do you need to book Wawel Royal Castle tickets in advance?
Buy on the castle's official ticket site, bilety.wawel.krakow.pl, or at the ticket offices on Wawel Hill.