Top Experiences in Wadowice

Discover the exceptional man whose legacy holds a unique place in the recent history of the world. Explore sites significant to the previous Krakow archbishop, Karol Wojtyla, more commonly known as Pope John Paul II.

This tour includes visiting the family home of Karol Wojtyła, now a museum documenting his life, activities and Pope’s relations with Wadowice. Later you will go to the John Paul II center located in Krakow dedicated to his life and work.

This tour is 100% private , which means you are going exclusively with the driver or your own group, you will not be riding large bus driving around the city from pickup to pickup. Our cars are clean and well-kept.

Wadowice Home Town of Pope Saint John Paul II - private trip with English speaking driver.

Enjoy a private modern air-conditioned car for transportation as your English speaking driver shares details of Wadowice.

You will meet with our driver at your hotel/apartment, all our drivers speak fluent English and on the way explain you all the details of your tour. We will pick you up from the hotel, apartment, hostel straight to Wadowice.

After seeing Wadowice our driver will take you back to Krakow, wherever you wish.

Price include only private transport.

What's included:
• Meeting at appointed place (eg. at your hotel, apartment etc.)
• Transport to and from Wadowice
• Door to door service
• Private car just for yourselves
• High quality, friendly and helpful English-speaking driver's assistance Assurance of safety and professionalism

After the booking please send us pick up time and place.

To better understand the life of Pope John Paul II, it is worth delving into the sources and learning more about his path to becoming the head of the Catholic Church. Understanding his early experiences, studies, pastoral work, and social engagement will better elucidate how events and people shaped him before assuming the pontificate.
Don't forget to explore the legacy of the life and work of John Paul II. His teachings on love, reconciliation, tolerance, and social engagement continue to inspire people worldwide. It is worth delving into his encyclicals, speeches, and actions to better understand the ideas and values that shaped his papacy.
In summary, a journey through places associated with John Paul II is not only an opportunity to learn about the life story of one of the most influential popes in the history of the Catholic Church but also a chance to understand his legacy and inspiring teachings, which still hold great significance for many people worldwide.

Private day trip from Krakow to Czestochowa Jasna Gora Monastery and Wadowice Home Town of Pope John Paul II in one day with private tour guide -driver.
First part of the tour inlcudes private driver service and private tour of Jasna Góra Monastery including famous Black Madonna Shrine.
Second part of the tour is Wadowice, home town of Pope John Paul II with his Family Home Museum.

Tour Itinerary:

-transfer from Krakow to Czestochowa -about 2, 5 hours
-tour at "Jasna Góra" Monastery -about 1,5 hour
-lunch break, free time for prayer 1 hour
-Transfer from Czestochowa to Wadowice -about 2 hours
-tour with audio guide in the John Paul II family house museum- 1 hour
-Wadowice Main Square and Parish Church where John Paul II was baptised, and had first holy communion- 30 minutes
-transfer back to Krakow - 1 hour

On this significant tour we will follow the early life of Pope John Paul II. The tour includes a visit to the Family Home of John Paul II and Basilica of the Offering of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wadowice.

Learn the history of Karol Wojtyła, the man who became the pope, thanks to professional guides who speak your language. Visit the family home of Pope John Paul II. Visit one of the most important places of Marian cult and the most important pilgrimage center for Catholics in Poland. Admire the miraculous painting of the Black Madonna. Discover this place with the help of a professional guide speaking the language of your choice.
Use the transport in an air-conditioned vehicle in two directions from Krakow with pick up and drop off from your hotel (without having to travel to another meeting place).

Start your tour with being picked up from your hotel in Krakow. You will meet your driver for the day before boarding a comfortable car and begin your tour through two of the most famous religious sites of southern Poland.

Your first visit will be Wadowice, a small city located in southern Poland. It is known as the place where John Paul II was born and raised. Here you can explore the home of the Polish Pope on a 1.5-hour guided visit to learn more about his life and childhood.

After this visit, your driver will take you to the Czestochowa Monastery. Here you will be able to see the destination of thousands of pilgrimages each year, as well as being able to admire the miraculous painting of Black Madonna, and learn more about the place itself on your guided visit. The whole tour will last approximately 10 hours., with this total time of the tour including transfers, visits to John Paul II home, visit to Jasna Góra Monastery and a lunch break in between the visits.

This tour promises a captivating journey through three unique destinations, each brimming with history, culture, and charm.

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: Our first stop is Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland's inaugural Calvary sanctuary, with roots dating back to 1601. In recognition of its cultural significance, in 2000, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska earned a coveted spot on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage Sites list.

Wadowice - The Birthplace of Pope John Paul II: Our journey continues to Wadowice, the beloved hometown of Pope John Paul II. Explore the landmarks and streets that shaped the early life of this revered figure in world history.

Lanckorona: On the return to Krakow, we'll pause in Lanckorona, a charming town celebrated for its exceptional wooden architecture. Stroll through the picturesque streets and uncover the intriguing ruins of a castle that lend an air of mystery to the surroundings. Here you will have time to eat something.