tours from krakow to czestochowa

Krakow: Tour to Czestochowa

Czestochowa is the most important place on the map of Poland for Catholics since 15th century when impressive Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora was raised on the hill and became shrine of Virgin Mary with Miraculous Painting of Black Madonna. This sacred icon was saved during the Siege of Jasna Gora in 1655 when during war with Sweden small group of monks with help of local volunteers managed to fought off the much larger army of invaders. Today millions of pilgrims from Poland and from all over the world come here to visit this important Sanctuary.

We offer private tours from Krakow to Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa on request

Tour itinerary:

hotel pick up at chosen time
approximately 2 hours driving from Krakow to Czestochowa by private car/van with English speaking driver
walking sightseeing tour of Jasna Gora Monastery with private local monk guide in chosen language – up to 1,5 hours visit during which you will be able to see:
Knights’ Hall – medieval chamber where you can learn the history of the Monastery shown on the paintings.
The Basilica of Jasna Gora – the main part of the monastery complex with Baroque decorations and the frescoes made by Karl Dankwart.
The Chapel of Miraculous Painting of Our Lady with the image of Black Madonna of Czestochowa – the main icon of worship. According to tradition, the painting was made by Saint. Luke the Evangelist during the life of the Blessed Virgin. The same tradition even states that the Image is painted on the table top used by the Holy Family in Nazareth.
Museum of the 600th Anniversary of Jasna Gora Monastery – presents the cultural and artistic activities of the Paulines – guardians of this place.
The Treasury – the oldest part of the museum which hides the most valuable gifts handed over to Our Lady of Jasna Gora.
St. Roch Bastion with 18th century exhibition which include art craft and historical memorabilia.

4. approximately 2 hours drive back from Czestochowa to Krakow 5. your hotel drop off in Krakow

*this is a sacred place so you should remember about appropriate clothing and behavior during the tour inside the Basilica.

Whole tour lasts approximately 6 hours

Tour is available in following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Ukrainian and Hungarian

*some languages may be subject of availability

950 PLN per person (1 person)
490 PLN per person (2 persons)
330 PLN per person (3 persons)
290 PLN per person (4 persons)
240 PLN per person (5 persons)
210 PLN per person (6 persons)
Contact us (7 persons or more)

What is included?:

hotel pick up at chosen time and hotel drop off,
comfortable, air-conditioned, private transportation
English speaking driver’s assistance during whole tour
entrance tickets to Jasna Gora Pauline Monastery in Czestochowa
1,5 hours sightseeing tour of the Monastery with private local monk guide in chosen language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Ukrainian or Hungarian)

BUDGET OPTION

If you prefer to discover Jasna Gora Monastery on your own we can give you this opportunity. We will provide you with service of private car and private English speaking driver. In Czestochowa you will have up to 2,5 hours of free time to visit Jasna Gora Monastery and eat lunch or explore city of Czestochowa

Whole tour lasts approximately 6,5 hours

750 PLN per person (1 person)
390 PLN per person (2 persons)
290 PLN per person (3 persons)
250 PLN per person (4 persons)
190 PLN per person (5 persons)
170 PLN per person (6 persons)
entrance to Jasna Gora Pauline Monastery in Czestochowa
up to 2,5 hours of free time to visit Monastery and explore Czestochowa / have lunch

EXTENDED VERSION

Between Krakow and Czestochowa there are a lot of tourist attractions which can be easily visited by making only a small detour. We recommend for example impressive ruins of Ogrodzieniec Castle and Ojcow National Park. If you would be interested in such extended version of this tour, please contact us for more details and best possible price offer.

Choose number of participants

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How far is Czestochowa from Krakow ?

Czestochowa is located about 142 km from Krakow .

How long does it take to get to Czestochowa from Krakow ?

One way driving takes approximately 1 hour and 40 min. to get there.

Customer Reviews

The Krakow to Czestochowa Tour was a spiritually enriching experience. Visiting the Jasna Góra Monastery, home to the revered Black Madonna icon, was a highlight. The guide provided deep insights into the significance of the site in Polish history and Catholicism. The tour was well-organized, allowing time for reflection and exploration of the beautiful monastery grounds. It’s a must-do for those interested in Poland’s religious heritage.

The visit to Jasna Góra Monastery and seeing the Black Madonna icon was an unforgettable experience.

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