About this experience
Discover Wadowice on a half-day tour from Krakow. See places related to the life of Pope John Paul II and visit Lagiewniki, the center of Divine Mercy with the miraculous painting of Merciful Jesus.
Highlights
- Learn about the life of Karol Wojtyla and sister Faustine
- Explore the Divine Mercy Sanctuary & Centre of JP2 in Lagiewniki
- Visit Wadowice, the hometown of John Paul II and its museum dedicated to him
- See the miraculous painting of Merciful Jesus
What's included
- Tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees to the John Paul II Family Home Museum
- Admission fees to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
- Audio guide
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Start your tour with pick-up from your hotel, hostel or apartment. After a 40-minute drive, arrive at the main square of Wadowice. Before you visit the Museum of John Paul II, see the front of the parish church of Karol Wojtyla, where little Karol was baptized, and the high school he attended.
Visit the museum for around 90 minutes, before a coffee break to taste the famous papal cream cakes known as kremowka. On your arrival to Lagiewniki, begin your sightseeing of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and JP2 complex, together with the chapel of miraculous painting of Merciful Jesus.
Before heading back to Krakow, the will be an opportunity to have lunch in one of the local restaurants.
Terms & conditions
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, and you may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements