Jasna Gora monastery in Czestochowa is the place of worship of the famous Black Madonna icon. This is the most important pilgrimage destination in Poland. Every year in the summer from all over Poland thousands of people walk to pray in front of the Black Madonna.

Black Madonna is an icon of Virgin Mary worshipped by millions of Catholics coming from all around the world. Take a part of the pilgrimage to Czestochowa, see the monks’ everyday life, and admire the beauty of the mediaeval monastery and the baroque basilica. 

At the pick-up point – departure

Check-in at the location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

Your tour begins with the pickup from selected hotels all over Krakow or main departure point.

If you do not require hotel pickup, or your hotel cannot be serviced, you must make your own way to the main tour departure point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the “Zabka” store.

Depending on the location of the hotel, the pickup service will be between 30–50 minutes before the tour departure time.

Transfer to Czestochowa (approx. 2 hrs)

Transfer from Krakow to Czestochowa takes approximately 2 hours.

Visit to the old Pauline Monastery (approx. 4 hrs)

Main part of the tour takes place in the old Pauline Monastery and it covers: monastery, church and treasury. During the 4 hours you will learn about the life of mediaeval monks, history of the fortifications and see the magnificent baroque church. Lunch break – After the tour there will be a 1 hour lunch break. 

Return to Krakow (approx. 2 hrs) – At the end your bus driver will take you back to your departure point.