Private Catholic Tour about John Paul II, St. Faustina & The Divine Mercy Shrine

What an incredible experience with Jacob touring the holy sites of St John Paul the Great and St Faustina. We even prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Chapel of Divine Mercy at 3 pm. What a special day filled with prayer to end our lovely trip to Poland! Thank you, Jacob, we are praying for you!

Capturing the heart of Poland means encountering both the welcoming hospitality of its gracious people and embracing its deep and enduring religious faith and Catholic heritage. We simply cannot imagine a more perfect melding of these two goals than taking this amazing tour with Jakub. Efficient and patient, Jakub led us from place to place with an obvious personal interest in everything we saw, translating his own passion for the meaning of these sites into something more than just a tour for curious foreigners. Instead, we were given the opportunity to partake actively in the faith life of his homeland, recognizing immediately how this allowed a proud and courageous people to overcome occupation by both Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia without losing their national identity and character. Jakub instantly became more than a driver or a host, but rather a friend eager to show us not only meaningful locations but also a profound and personal welcome in behalf of his amazing country. Each step of the journey brought us a deeper and deeper understanding of Poland's fascinating recent history and the foundations of its deep faith. From the simple beauty of chapels and churches which nurtured the souls of Poland's many saints to the in impressive technical refinement of the museum at John Paul II's childhood home, every stop left us with enduring memories. On a practical level, Jakub's guidance for navigating Kraków in our free time and his food and restaurant recommendations were spot on. We were privileged to spend much of the week with this wonderful guide, embracing his offer to lead us on other tours, as well, while he deftly modified each day's agenda to our specific interests and requests. Wander beyond the Rynek to see more of southern Poland past the city limits of Kraków and do it with this incredible host to make the absolute most of your visit.

Jacob was a wonderful guide and a devout Catholic who made tour so special! He is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Learning more about St JP II’s life had me appreciating him even more. Ending with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at the shrine of St. Faustina topped off the day. Bring tissues and snacks as it is a go-go tour.