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The Footsteps of John Paul II & Divine Mercy Private Tour
The Footsteps of John Paul II & Divine Mercy Private Tour
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Tour Highlights

  • Discover the home of John Paul II Museum with audio guide
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary
  • Stop at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy at Krakow-Łagiewniki
  • Find out about Saint Sister Faustyna Kowalska in the place where she lived and died

About this tour

Follow the footsteps of Pope John Paul II and visit the nearest places to his heart in Krakow and its surroundings. The excursion contains three main points:

• The Family House of Karol Wojtyła in Wadowice

Visit the first home of future Pope, the place where everything began. See where he was born and spent his childhood on a audio-guided tour with a professional guide. Explore the museum, which is about 1,200 square meters on four floors and see sights such as animations, multimedia shows, and authentic things belonging to Karol Wojtyla and his family.

After visiting the museum, spend some free time on the Market Square in Wadowice. Try tasting the fondant – the Pope’s favorite sweet snack in his favorite confectionery.

• Sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, basilica, and monastery on the John Paul II trail.

See the now UNESCO World Heritage sight which was particularly close to the heart of John Paul II, combining the cult of Jesus Christ Suffering and Our Lady.

• Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki, Kraków
Visit the sacred complex associated with the life and activity of the Sister Faustyna Kowalska. A place of pilgrimage connected with the presence of the image of Merciful Jesus and the grave of Sister Faustyna Kowalska.

What’s included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop off
  • Private transport by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver as tour attendant
  • Entrance tickets to the Family House of Karol Wojtyła
  • Augio-guide and self-guided tour in Family House of Karol Wojtyła
  • Insurance
  • Meals and drinks

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in Kraków centre

Comfortable pickup from your accommodation. Over 33 pickup locations available — confirm yours at checkout.

Bus / coach · approx. 1.5 hours

Auschwitz I – Stammlager

Guided tour of the main camp. See the „Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, original barracks, gas chambers, and the museum’s personal artefacts. Approx. 2 hours.

Short transfer · 10 min break

Auschwitz II-Birkenau

The largest of the Nazi extermination camps. Guided tour of the remains, including watchtowers, crematoria ruins, and the international monument. Approx. 75 minutes.

Bus / coach · approx. 1.5 hours

Return to Kraków

Drop-off at your hotel or a central meeting point in Kraków.

Available languages

What guests say

19 reviews
· avg 4.4 / 5
Stephanie

30 września, 2019

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Joel

17 września, 2019

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Rustige en ontspannende activiteit. Zeer mooie natuur

Anonymous traveler

Mexico
16 października, 2025

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Padrísima actividad

Anonymous traveler

France
17 sierpnia, 2025

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L’idée de faire visiter la ville en voiturette de golf est géniale. D’ailleurs, on en croise à tous les coins de rue. Un point à souligner: les chauffeurs, le nôtre compris, conduisent très bien. Nous avons pu visiter 3 quartiers emblématiques que nous n’aurions pas pu faire à pied. L’audioguide donnait des informations historiques complètes que notre chauffeur agrémentait d’anecdotes intéressantes. Une activité à faire absolument.

Helen – Costa Rica

29 czerwca, 2023 – Verified booking

Casi todo fue maravilloso, quizás a Thomas (nuestro guía bilingüe) le faltó hablar un poco más de su hermoso país, su cultura…yo logré conversar acerca de las comidas a Thomás le doy un 3/5, sin embrago a la experiencia le doy un 7/5… Todo lo demás fue extraordinario. Muchas personas, no solo católicos- como mi madre y yo- deberían tomarse un tiempo para conocer la vida de Karol Wojtyla. Fue un hombre que vivió su vida intensamente amaba la vida, su patria… quién casi muere jóven primero a causa de los nazis, luego casi lo matan los comunistas… cuando cambió su nombre ya era un abuelito…pero un abuelito que me trasmitía amor con su sola mirada. Estoy en especial muy sorprendida por el museo que narra la niñez de este gran hombre: Karol.

Joseph – Malta

30 grudnia, 2023 – Verified booking

Exellent

Federico – United States

5 listopada, 2023 – Verified booking

Excellent – Stanley was very knowledgeable and very friendly.

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How can I book a tour?

Yes, free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Full details are in our booking terms.

Yes, free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Full details are in our booking terms.

Yes, free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Full details are in our booking terms.

Yes, free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Full details are in our booking terms.