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1 Hour Traditional Gondola Sightseeing Vistula River Cruise

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Krakow, Poland
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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.

1 hour (approx.)
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Overview

Ready for an adventure? Our crew is waiting to take you on a cruise on the Vistula River. The royal city of Krakow is full of interesting and entertaining places.
Sail and see picturesque landscapes: Wawel Castel, historic district and bridges. Cruise is also perfect to relax and take some carefree rest among the sound of waves.
Board your boat at Kazimierz - old town district of Krakow. Your tour will end in the same place.
Listen to the live audio commentary as you sit back and relax. The audioguide is created by experienced and qualified Krakow guides.
Benefit from the comfort of traditional wooden 12 person gondola.
The gondola-riverboat is made entirely of wood by traditional Polish folk boatbuilders. Constructed according to historical patterns of spruce or oak wood, using modern technologies of wood preservation and connections, it is completely safe.
An unusual atmosphere and a timeless experience guaranteed!

What's Included

  • 1 hour Vistula River cruise
  • Polish-English audioguide commentary.
  • Tea and coffee Food and drink aren't included in price. You may take with you coffee or cold drink because we start our cruise from Mauretania Barque- there are served drinks.
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Bulwar Inflancki 137/7
31-061 Kraków, Poland

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Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge (pass by)

A bridge in Kraków on the Vistula River connecting Kazimierz (Krakowska Street) with Podgórze. It is the oldest complete road bridge in Kraków over the Vistula River, which still stands today.
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Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce) (pass by)

Church "On the Rock" St. Michael and St. Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr is one of the oldest sacred monuments in Krakow. It is worth seeing the Three Millennium Altar in church’sgarden.
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Grunwald Bridge (pass by)

The Grunwaldzki Bridge connects the Old Town with Podgórze. There are water tram stops on both banks of the river by the bridge.
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Wawel Royal Castle (pass by)

The Wawel Hill with the Royal Castle is the former seat of the Polish kings. It is located in a bend of the Vistula River in the heart of Krakow. One of the most characteristic places of Krak's stronghold.
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Most Dębnicki (pass by)

The Dębnicki Bridge in its current form was built in 1951. It is 157 m long and 19 m wide. It is supported on two spans.
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Zwierzyniec (pass by)

The Zwierzyniec district stretches between the Vistula and the Rudawa rivers. It is one of the greenest areas of Krakow.
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Salwator (pass by)

Salwator - a part of Krakow including the area of the former Zwierzyniec village. Here you see the Kościuszko Mound
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Rudawa (pass by)

The Rudawa River, the left tributary of the Vistula River. It is one of the drinking water sources for the city of Krakow.
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Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters (pass by)

Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters - The current appearance of the building comes from the time of its great reconstruction, which took place in the 17th century during the times of Ksenia Dorota Kątska. The motto of the law is "One heart, one soul in God".
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Dębniki (pass by)

Dębniki is located in the place of the former village of Dębniki. Craftsmen, who made tannins for dressing leather and dyes for dyeing fabrics, lived among the oak forests.
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Museum of Japanese Art and Technology (pass by)

Manggha Center of Japanese Art -modern building, its shape resembles a wave of the Vistula. In accordance with the idea of the founders, in the Museum in Krakow, "a house for the collection of Japanese art" was established.
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Podgorze (pass by)

Podgórze - the right-bank part of Kraków. It dates back to the city of Podgórze, founded at the end of the 18th century. The flint deposits that exist here were the reason for the settlement of people in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, and from the 7th century Slavic settlement also developed.
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Father Bernatek Footbridge (pass by)

Father Bernatek's footbridge a pedestrian and bicycle footbridge over the Vistula River in Krakow, connecting Kazimierz with Podgórze, built on the site of the former Podgórze Bridge. The footbridge has become a bridge of lovers.
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Cricoteka - Centre for Documentation of the Art of Tadeusz Kantor (pass by)

The Museum of Tadeusz Kantor is located in the former building of the Podgórze power plant. One of the most important tasks of "Cricoteka" is to promote the artist's work, both in the field of theater and visual arts.
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Kazmierz The Former Jewish District (pass by)

Kazimierz-From the uprising in the fourteenth century to the early nineteenth century was an independent city, located south of Krakow. Today, it is a part of the Old Town, where Jewish and Christian cultures intertwine.
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Barka Mauretania (pass by)

The place where we started the cruise.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Cruises operate rain or shine. Departures run as scheduled unless cancelled by the operator. Rain, forecasts or storm warnings are not grounds for a refund. If we cancel a cruise for safety reasons, you'll receive a full refund or a free new date.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on 1 Hour Traditional Gondola Sightseeing Vistula River Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 1 hour Vistula River cruise
  • Polish-English audioguide commentary.
  • Tea and coffeeFood and drink aren't included in price. You may take with you coffee or cold drink because we start our cruise from Mauretania Barque- there are served drinks.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Cruises operate rain or shine. Departures run as scheduled unless cancelled by the operator. Rain, forecasts or storm warnings are not grounds for a refund. If we cancel a cruise for safety reasons, you'll receive a full refund or a free new date.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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