In The Footsteps Of John Paul Ii From Krakow

This was a fantastic tour. I would highly recommend the tour. My husband and I were the only two people. Our driver was very attentive. He took us directly to each site and made sure we knew the special points of interest. He did not rush us. He was willing to wait as long at each site as we wanted.

We were the only one on the tour. Our guide was Maciek and was great. He was very helpful and gave us great info and insight. He brought us to the right places like the best Cream Cake in Wadowice. Great guide and great tour.

The church next to the flat. The home. The monastery. The visit to the papal apartment in the monastery. All of it!

The tour guide never showed up despite us being at our pick- up location 45 minutes early and waiting for over an hour after the tour began in hopes that they would arrive. requested to be reimbursed.

A must do when in Krakow. Lukas, the driver, was very friendly, spoke good english and was very informative. The tour took me to the main pilgrimages in the area, quickly and precise, and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Andrew was a very good and attentive guide but was flexible in allowing us time to look around on our own. He was very knowledgeable. We made an extra side trip to the Divine Mercy sanctuary which was great and much appreciated.

Didn't find that too many reviews for this tour but Cracow tours did it really good. Booked directly in their website and normally the minimum number for this tour are two. Luckily a couple booked on the same day and I was able to join this tour being a solo traveler. I was picked up at the hotel nearest to my hotel in a big bus and was transferred to a meeting point (Sheraton). From there I met my tour guide which is Andrzej Fitrzyk. There are 3 of us on this tour only so we were transported by a car. Andrzej is a good tour guide, very informative. He shared a lot of stories and literally took us into the footsteps of Pope JPII. We never felt rushed and took our own time getting the feel of the places. Andrzej also gave us simple souvenirs which is really a good touch. All in all it was a good day and good company. I highly recommend.

An experience to cherish for a lifetime. Coming all the way to Poland to visit the places of John Paul II, we couldn't find a better tour than this. Also, the tour leader, Andrew was very well informed about each place we visited and also very helpful and patient. I highly recommend this tour especially those who keep Karol close to their hearts.

<p>We had a great day on the first two stops Wadowice and to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy. The tour guide was nice and very informative. The problem came when he got to the Palace and told us the tour was over. I said No, we are supposed to go to the Museum too and he said Not on this tour. I'm not sure if he works for multiple tour companies and just got confused, but I had to show him my paperwork and force him to take us. He relented and did take us to the Archdiocese Museum, but under duress. I don't like to pay this much money and then have to tell the guides where to take me. Other than that, it was a great day.</p>

<p>It was a wonderful day, and not surprisingly, learned a lot about PJPII.<br/> Our guide went out of his way to make sure we had the entire experience even walking us around the small town afterwards to make sure we understood what life was like then and now. Our guide was fantastic. Our day was fantastic. It was everything we'd hoped it would be, and more.</p>

<p>Only my wife and I and a mother with daughter on our tour. We were transported by car with Krzysztof as our driver/guide. He was a mind of information and from the moment we left Krakow he was giving us information. A very enjoyable day and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the life of John Paul II.</p>

<p>I returned to Krakow a second time within the same year just to take this tour again</p> <p>(Enough said?)</p>

<p>I cannot praise this tour too highly - it was hugely inspiring and uplifting.</p>

<p>Well done for Pope St John Paul part,but no information upon visiting St Faustian shrine.</p>

<p>Because of the bicycle event, Tour de Pologne, Viator's local contacts had to do some logistical reorganizing and they did it with elegance There were only two of us on this excursion and Joanna was an excellent guide. I was especially grateful to visit JPII's boyhood home and to visit the splendid museum there. I highly recommend this tour.</p>

<p>fantastic and very informative for us catholics as well as for others to really want to know more about St Pope John Paul 2nd. A professional tour and informative one. Do try the cake at the place. We also did the St Faustina tour together. just fantastic.</p>

<p>I was the only one on the tour and the experience was great. Frank was a wonderful guide and he drove me in his own car to Wadowice, John Paul II home town. We had a very interesting chat on the way and I learned a lot of things about Poland and its countryside. The museum at John Paul II birth house was really well put together and very interesting. A highly recommended tour.</p>

<p>Christopher, our Tour Guide loves Poland and Polish History. He provided an informative chronology of Poland History. Our Guide at the St. John Paul II Museum was excellent. She demonstrated her love for JP II. Christopher provided a detailed explanation of the beautiful Divine Mercy Basilica. A Great Tour!</p>

<p>thoroughly enjoyed our guide was a lovely man went saturday last week was very informative would recommend this trip. our guide forgot his name nothing was too much trouble he gave us a lot of history onroute so please thank him he is a credit to you</p>

<p>The tour was worth it to be taken out to Wadowice and see the museum they have where JPII's childhood home and birthplace is. The divine mercy shrine was also great to see! However our tour guide was kind of rude and didn't have insights into JPII's life or important sites inside Kraków.</p>

<p>Kinga was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and passionate.</p>

<p>Great trip out of town to the sleepier Wadowice. Was a wonderful experience for a non-Catholic. I was filled with a new understanding and respect for the great man himself after the museum tour. Managed to even try the lovely papal cream cake while waiting for our museum tour to start. Our guide was friendly and chatty, giving us a deeper understanding of daily Polish life. Clean comfortable car for our small group of four.</p>

<p>I took this tour twice in 2015, and absolutely loved the experience.</p> <p>For those of you who love this man, you have to go here. The town is called Wadowice, and you'll see the inside of the church where he was baptized plus the museum containing many things Karol Wojtyla, including many of his personal effects.</p> <p>If you pay attention to the guide's words and intentions, you'll walk out of the museum absolutely inspired after an hour.</p> <p>The gun used in the assassination attempt is on display. It was tastefully put under heavy glass in the floor near the exit.</p> <p>I give this museum an A rating, because the design of the museum is phenomenal, right down to the sheer panels representing the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>My guide and I skipped driving to the Sanctuary on the way back to Krakow, because that's where I was stuck in the elevator with tourists last February.</p>

<p>Much less to do on tour than seem to be described, thought it was ful tour but finished at 2.00pm guide ecxcellent, but guide in museum very difficult to understand</p>

<p>Wonderful trip taking us through the whole life of John Paul. Terrific guide and lots of photographs, memorabilia and information. It's a must-do!</p>

<p>a very touching and uplifting experience being able to have an in depth understanding of this former pontiff. The guide patiently brought us through the 3 churches explaining the significance of each and every artefact. Most poignant of the 3 church is the one at Wadowice where we literally walk through Pope John Paul II life. A must go for visitors regardless of religion to see how humble life bring out great people.</p>

<p>Highly recommend this! I was the only one in the tour and my guide is amazing! Not only does he know the history of Poland in details, but also has a great love for 1970s music in Poland - which is amazing by the way :)</p>

<p>This tour was amazing our tour guide chriistopher was very helpful and really knolagable and helpful</p>

<p>Excellent tour and guide was really great full on information and most helpful</p>

<p>A very informative and enjoyable tour. The number of people on the tour wasn't too big so we enjoyed it alot better than other tours who had too many people on them. Would definitely recommend this tour.</p>

<p>Well versed tour guide..friendly and informative..enjoyed every minute of our private tour..</p>

<p>An excellant tour with a very informative guide, Bruno. He could not have been more helpful and understanding. We had plenty of time at each site and answered all our questions. An excellant tour and very highly recommended</p>

<p>We had a wonderful experience. Our guide was most accommodating. He was kind and courteous. His knowledge of the places we visited on the tour and indeed Poland in general was absolutely amazing. Nothing was a problem to him. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you.</p>

<p>The guide was amazing. He really looked after us by explaining everything clearly and providing very personal service. The tour group was small, only 4 of us, and we were really looked after. He did not rush us through places but went out of his way to make sure that we had time to see places we visited.</p>

<p>I learned so much on this tour- but there is a LOT crammed into it and no time at all to eat lunch! Dining in Poland is a laid-back affair, and thirty or so minutes to eat a decent meal is not nearly enough time. We only had time for a quick piece of cake- by the end of the day we were famished.</p>

<p>The tour was very good, I enjoyed it mostly because I love John Paul II, the tour guide was very nice and friendly, its a nice tour, I recommend it.</p>

<p>Great, muy bueno, the tour guide a young boy, spoke English and Spanish. Going to his church, his footsteps very nice.</p>

<p>A very good tour exploring Pope John Paul II's life and career taking you from his birthplace in Wadowice to his years as Bishop of Krakow, with also a visit to the Shrine of Divine Mercy.</p>

<p>a memorable interesting and fascinating insight into the life of Pope John Paul the guide was first class you are following in the footsteps and get a clear insight into the life of Polands Pope a great trip not to be missed</p>

<p>As Catholics and from Malta where Pope John 2 came twice, this tour was a must for us. The chapel of the Divine Mercy was also a place of great serenity where we prayed. <br/> Thanks to a wonderful guide.</p>

<p>Excellent tour, very imformative and the trip to St.Faustina's chapel was a great bonus.</p>

<p>This tour was very rushed. We would have liked more time at each of the stops. The guide was very knowledgable and interested in the history. We just didnt have enough time to enjoy.</p>

<p>As I was the only one on the tour I had a private car with a wonderful guide, Annette,on a wonderful introduction to Poland and John Paul.</p>

Although the tour lasted the 5 hours stated, and the tour guide very good, we would have liked to have had an hour to ourselves to take a look around Wadowice itself, as a good example of a typical small town in Poland.

It was good overview, but it was too brief at Widowice, did not have enough time for prayers and visiting. But the guide was good.

It is an emotional tour ... to see where Juan Pablo was born and his personal belongings as well as the places where he officiated and was known was impressive. Maybe it is more aimed at Catholics and followers of the pope but for us it was something magical

Who does not admire John Paul II and being in direct contact with your outfits and personal items is the most exciting thing you can experience

<p>très belle excursion !<br/> Le rdv était donné dans un autre hôtel assez loin du mien, ce qui n'était pas très pratique, surtout contrairement aux autres excursions qui étaient venues me chercher directement au mien... enfin, la grande surprise, c'est que j'étais la seule participante, j'ai donc eu droit à un tour privé, dans une petite Peugeot avec le guide. Ah, le guide, passionnant et passionné par l'histoire, la Pologne et Jean-Paul II. Que demander de plus ? Ce monsieur, gentil ancien enseignant à la retraite, m'a vraiment fait découvrir Wadowice et plusieurs anecdotes sur Cracovie. La visite de la cathédrale, du couvent dédié à Sainte Faustina et surtout, le sensationnel musée sur Jean-Paul II méritaient vraiment le détour. Je recommande cette excursion !</p>