Pope John Paul II Wadowice – Cracow Top Tours

Pope John Paul II

Learn about the history of John Paul II on a tour from Krakow. Visit the Pope’s family home in Wadowice. Explore Sanctuary of Divine Mercy dedicated to the life of the Holy Father and Saint Faustina.

Don’t waste time in lines – all admission tickets are provided
Take advantage of a comfortable round-trip transfer from Krakow
Explore Museum dedicated to the history of the Pope thanks to audio guides in your chosen language

From: ~~£70~~ £59 per adult

Available language

What’s included

Hotel or Meeting Point pickup in Krakow
Comfortable round-trip transfer to Wadowice Home Town of Pope
Helpful english-speaking driver
Entrance ticket to family home of John Paul II
Audioguide in the Museum Home of John Paul II
Visit to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
Visit to the Pope John Paul II Center

Duration 6 - 7 hours

Pick-ups take place daily around 9:00 a.m. You will return to Krakow around 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pickup included

Pick-up location for your tour depends on the option you choose. In a situation where access by vehicle is prohibited or difficult, the nearest meeting point will be designated up to 5 minutes walk from your accommodation. The day before the tour (in the afternoon around 3pm), after collecting all addresses from the other tour participants, you will receive the exact pickup time from the agreed location.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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Full description

Discover the figure of John Paul II who was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005. Find out more about his life at his family home and the John Paul II Center in Krakow. Stop at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary which was dedicated to St. Faustina Kowalska.

Your tour will begin with pickup directly from your selected hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). The day before the tour, you will receive the exact pickup time from the agreed location.

The first and main point of the trip will be the Karol Wojtyla Family Home in Wadowice, where the future pope was raised. You can visit the museum using an audio guide. You will learn the story of John Paul II from his birth to the time when he became pope and finally was raised to the altars. You will discover how John Paul II promoted spirituality, culture and traditions, scientific progress and educational activities. You will listen to how he helped those in need. You will learn the most important facts and you will learn many stories that you did not know before.

After the tour, take some time to explore the city's central square and see the church where the future Pope was baptized, or go for a coffee with a cake called "kremowka" - the Pope's favorite delicacy from his youth when he was growing up in his hometown of Wadowice.

The second point of the trip will be the John Paul II Center, where in the main church there is the pope's original robe from the day he was shot by Mehmet Ali Ağca in a planned attempt on him life. The Center also houses the relics of the Holy Father. There will be some free time here for self sightseeing, reflection and prayer.

The next on the tour plan will be the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy. There you will see the Church Complex where John Paul II and subsequent Popes such as Pope Benedict and Francis celebrated Masses and met with the faithful, including during World Youth Day in Krakow.

There is also a cell where Saint Sister Faustyna Kowalska lived and worked. The Sister is know thanks of numerous stories related to the revelations of Jesus to her. Once there, you will see a reconstruction of the room and listen to an audioguide telling the story of her life.

After completing the entire trip, the driver will take you back to Krakow

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Important information

Regular group tour

Bus is shared with other participants.

Audio Guide

As part of the tour, participants receive an audio guide to the Pope John Paul II House Museum – in the language they select during the booking process. IMPORTANT – The driver is not the group guide! You will receive story about the Pope's life in the form of an audio guide at the John Paul II House Museum in Wadowice.

Hand luggage

You can leave your hand luggage on the bus for the duration of the trip.