Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPieskowa Skala Castle and Czestochowa including the "Black Madonna" Day Tour from Krakow
based on 7 reviews
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Krakow, Poland
Product code: 2145IT11
7 reviews of Pieskowa Skala Castle and Czestochowa including the "Black Madonna" Day Tour from Krakow
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I booked this tour solely for the trip to monastery at Czestochowa, and I was not disappointed. In addition to the chapel with the "Black Madonna", there were three very interesting and moving museums. Then on the way back to Krakow, we stopped at an amazingly well preserved castle with an interesting decorative arts museum. What a great day!
Reviewed by: L W, United States of America, March 2008
After Auschwitz, this was a very uplifting experience.
Reviewed by: Edward P, United States of America, November 2007
It was a delightful trip, and we had an excellent tour guide.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, June 2009
If you are Catholic, this is a must. The tour was very interesting. However, we felt rushed to try and attend mass, visit the museums and spend some time in the store. Another half an hour would have been nice.
Reviewed by: Alan K, United States of America, November 2008
This is an unhurried day away from the city. The Black Madonna has put Czestochowa on the map, which is a blessing for the tourist trade which would have been lost without it! It's a significant icon for Catholics, so it draws Poles as well as tourists. The treasury is worth a look too. I also enjoyed the return journey through the attractive countryside and Pieskowa Skala Castle. The castle also had a museum with good displays of furniture and art, some real treasures.
Reviewed by: Claire S, New Zealand, June 2008
We got to Czestochowa early and since we were in a mini bus there were no a lot of us, seven in all, and we were very lucky because we went around the altar to see the Black Madonna and there was no queuing. It got very busy later, but we would not have missed it. I was told it was busier because of the Marian month of May. I think people going to Pieskowa Castle should be told about the long climb up to the castle. We had a good guide who was very knowledgeable for both of the trips.
Reviewed by: Norah D, United Kingdom, May 2008
Fascinating. Our guide was wonderful and we were able to attend a mass at the church, which was quite moving. The drive was also beautiful.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, March 2007
