Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
At a glance
Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour is a 2h – 4h private experience in Torun, Poland, operated by Rosotravel - Torun Tours & Experiences. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $102.39 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs, Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group, Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Torun Old Town).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 20 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Polish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Small, adorable, charming and big history. All these words perfectly described Torun city. Discover the history of Teutonic Knights, Medieval Times, local traditions, Copernicus and enjoy a gorgeous panorama of Torun by the Vistula River.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
2-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 2-hours version you will see Theatre Horzycy, Planetarium, Church of Holy Spirit, Leaning Tower, Market Square, Arthur’s Court, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Evangelist.
3-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 3-hours version you will see all thighs from 2-hours Old Town programm and more: ruins of Church and Dominican monastery, Teutonic Castle and Baj Theatre.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
In 4-hours version you will full explore all Old Town and Medieval parts of the city as described with entrance to Museum House of Nicolas Copernicus.
What's included
What's included
- Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs
- Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group
- Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Torun Old Town)
- Private walking tour in Torun led by licensed guide
- Visit at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Evangelist (no admission)
- Tickets entrance to Museum House of Nicolaus Copernicus (in 4-hours option)
Not included
- Hotel pickup from hotels besides Torun Old Town
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Admire an authentic Old Town city which wasn’t destroyed during the wars. It has one of the most beautiful town squares in all of Europe. As a historic site Torun ranks as high as Cracow or Gdansk. It was even included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
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Stop 2 · 10m
This is not just a statue. It is a monument to a citizen of Torun, who became its main symbol. And he deserved it!
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Stop 3 · 1h
Two Gothic tenement houses, one of which is supposedly the birthplace of the great astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus. Now inside the Museum House of Nicolas Copernicus is located.
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Stop 4 · 15m
This is a town hall typical for wealthy and important trade hubs like medieval Toruń. Inside, there a city museum with many interesting exhibits and hall tower with magnificent view at the whole city.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Torun has lots of inventive quirky little statues in it and this little monument is one of the stars.
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Stop 6
The unique attraction showing lesson about universe in rounded shaped building with interactive equipment about cosmos.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Leaning Tower is known as one of the landmarks of Torun's Old Town. It's been built in 13th century of red brick as a part of Torun's defence system. Now it handles interesting legends itself.
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Stop 8
This stunning Medieval Cathedral located in Old Town of Torun year after year impresses more and more visitors and inside you can see rich interior, baroque chapels and panorama of Torun on top of the tower.
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Stop 9 · 30m
Impressive remains of great Teutonic Castle. The best place to feel Medieval Times vibes on your own.
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Stop 10
It's one of unique sculpture/monument which makes people smiling and keeps city in great atmosphere.
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Stop 11 · 10m
The extremely tall and colourful windows in the church attracts most of visitors.
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Stop 12
Nice popular sculpture and fountain in one and matches by style to many other monuments in the near area.
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Stop 13 · 15m
Small but well designed fountain, great place especially at the evenings. Then you feel great vibes of the city with colourfull lights and peaceful sounds of water. Possible for request.
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Stop 14 · 15m
Nowadays on the Teutonic Castle is settled the Cultural Centre with nice exhibitions around, mostly inside, but outside as well. In any case it's worth to see it and move back in time to Medieval Times and Teutonic Knights.
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Stop 15 · 15m
Feel the power of Teutonic Knights and admire size and effort involved to build this Castle years ago.
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Stop 16
The exterior of this brick church originally built in the 1300s is relatively small compared to others in Torun, but with interesting twin tower on top of it.
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Stop 17
Medieval, raw building of museum, which presents the history of the city from Paleolithic Era to Solidarnosc. The city was rich and powerful in the Middle Age then many things happened, all documented by objects and displays. Possible to see only from outside.
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Stop 18 · 15m
This is a gorgeous gothic building, right in the heart of Torun, just opposite the town hall, on the main pedestrian area, impressive gothic architecture outside!
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Stop 19 · 10m
Fantastic entrance from the waters edge leading you into the city.
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Stop 20
Amazing building in the form of a wardrobe. Very unique idea to present the entrance of Theatre
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of Theatre Wilama Horzycy, address: Plac Teatralny 1, 87-100 Torun
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please ensure you are on time. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour.
- Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Torun Old Town. Guests from outside the Torun Old Town are encouraged to arrange transportation when making a reservation.
- If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Torun Old Town
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $102.39 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs; Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group; Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Torun Old Town); Private walking tour in Torun led by licensed guide; Visit at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Evangelist (no admission); Tickets entrance to Museum House of Nicolaus Copernicus (in 4-hours option).
Where does it start?
Meet your guide in front of Theatre Wilama Horzycy, address: Plac Teatralny 1, 87-100 Torun
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Polish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Torun.
