If you want to learn the secrets of this medieval metropolis in a passionate and professional way, I invite you to use my services of my company. My name is Karolina Rucinska and I continue the family guiding tradition, and showing people to my city is my passion. I want to present Torun from its most interesting side, that's why in addition to substantive knowledge you will learn anecdotes, curiosities and legends related to Toruń. In this way, your stay here will be an unforgettable experience.
Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town
Do you know the legend about a witch who once cursed Toruń with a plague of frogs — and a violin-playing raftsman who led them away? Or the story that Napoleon allegedly crawled out of a Toruń tavern on all fours? This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through 800 years of stories hidden in the Gothic streets of Toruń's UNESCO Old Town. From the birthplace of Copernicus to Teutonic castle ruins, you'll hear legends, scandals, and secrets that most visitors walk right past — including the dark truth behind a bronze donkey and a bell said to delay the end of the world. Unlike a group tour, you can go at your own pace. Pause to climb a tower, step into a gingerbread museum, or grab a drink at a 500-year-old inn. The tour covers 3 km with 15+ stops and works beautifully as a morning or afternoon walk. Available in 9 languages with offline access — just download and go.
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From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
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.
Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour
Savor the sweet magic of gingerbread and Torun during a private tour combined with an interactive workshop at the Living Museum of Gingerbread! Optional: Old Town tour filled with history and iconic landmarks like the medieval Teutonic Castle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Gingerbread Museum Visit the Living Museum of Gingerbread for an interactive workshop and enjoy a short walking tour of the Old Town. 3-hour: Gingerbread Museum & Old Town Visit the Living Museum of Gingerbread for an interactive workshop and enjoy an extended walking tour of the Old Town: Old Market Square, Cathedral, Teutonic Castle, Vistula River. Step into a world of flavor and history on our private tour of the Living Museum of Gingerbreads in Toruń.
Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour
Step into cosmos world in authentic house of Nicolaus Copernicus - the famous astronomer and scientist. The history of his life will take you on journey of Universe, Planets and Stars, but also Medieval Times and regional traditions - the Gingerbreads! 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 visit great Museum House of Nicolaus Copernicus in authentic Medieval tenements and see Monument of Copernicus. 3-Hours Private Guided Tour During 3-hours version you will visit great Museum House of Nicolaus Copernicus in authentic Medieval tenements and see Monument of Copernicus, Planetarium, Leaning Tower and remains of Teutonic Castle.
Have you heard that the drinking vodka is the most common tradition of Poland? During this Private Vodka Tasting Tour you will try it and find out on your own. With your friends or family you will discover how to have fun and start party in a Polish style. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Budget: 2-hours Private Vodka Tasting Enjoy a budget 2-hours vodka tasting tour. Taste 5 vodkas at 3 different venues (no restaurant) and try selected appetizers. Standard: 3-hours Private Vodka Tasting Enjoy a 3-hours vodka tasting tour. Taste 7 vodkas at 4 different venues (include restaurant) and try appetizers which are perfect match to vodka. Premium: 4-hours Vodka and Food Tasting Tour This premium option combines a taste of Polish vodkas and traditional food. Visit 5 venues incl. 2 traditional Polish restaurants. There you will try the most famous Polish vodkas and lots of dishes. Enjoy 10 vodkas and more food than you are able to eat.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Budget: 2,5-hours Private Food Tasting You will visit 2 places: restaurant and patisserie. In restaurant you will get full set of traditional dishes (except soup and beer) and water. In the patisserie: delicious cake and coffee/tea. Also you will have a basic tour of Torun Old Town with a guide. Standard: 3,5-hours Private Food Tasting Standard 3,5-hours version is most commonly chosen option. Includes every position from described menu at 3 carefully chosen local venues with different atmosphere inside. Also you will have a guided tour of Torun Old Town highlights! Premium: 5-hour Private Food Tour & Beer/Vodka and Torun Sightseeing Premium version is combination of Food Tasting, Beer/Vodka Tasting in 4 places and sightseeing! Try all the specialties from described menu, enjoy tasting of 8 beers or 10 vodkas and walking tour with guide around highlights of Torun.
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Discover Torun: A Walking Adventure takes you on a journey through the heart of one of Poland’s most enchanting cities. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you’ll explore some of Torun’s hidden gems and discover its amazing history and heritage. The tour begins at the Regional Museum in Torun, where you’ll learn about the city’s fascinating past. Then you’ll visit the Old Town Hall, an impressive building that serves as a symbol of Torun’s rich history. The tour continues with a visit to the House of Nicolaus Copernicus, the birthplace of the famous astronomer, and the Leaning Tower, an iconic landmark in Torun. You’ll also visit Muzeum Piernika, a museum dedicated to the city’s gingerbread-making tradition, before ending at the Teutonic Castle ruins, a beautiful and historic site that offers stunning views of the city. Join us on this guided walking tour and immerse yourself in the charming and unique city of Torun.
A private, exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What is so special about the Cathedral of Toruń Diocese? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is so special about Nicolaus Copernicus? What can you find in Torun’s Old Town? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
This private, exclusive tour is offered only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Torun. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Torun. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Torun. You will visit well-known for it’s gingerbread cosy Christmas Market. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Torun.
During this tour you will visit a few venues in Torun and enjoy a full range of Polish beer. You will try over 11 different beer include mass production, regional and craft beer. Take part in this great experience and fall in love with Polish beers! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Budget: 2-hours Private Beer Tasting Enjoy a budget 2-hour beer tasting tour. Taste 7 beers at 3 different venues (no restaurant) and try different appetizers. Standard: 3-hours Private Beer Tasting Enjoy a 3-hour beer tasting tour. Taste 11 beers at 4 different venues (include restaurant) and try appetizers perfect to beer. Premium: 4-hours Beer and Food Tasting Tour This premium option combines a taste of Polish beers and traditional food. Visit 5 venues incl. 2 traditional Polish restaurants. There you will try the most famous Polish beers and lots of dishes. Enjoy 13 beers and more food than you are able to eat.
Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour
Welcome to Toruń, where your journey will take you through the Old Town Square and the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. This tour, led by local guide Radek Grodzki, offers city break enthusiasts and families an immersive cultural experience filled with insider knowledge and memorable encounters with local traditions. You'll learn about the significance of the "God's Finger," the unique passion for speedway racing, and the city's most notable advertising mishap. Discover how to identify locals by their distinctive vocabulary and delve into the rich history that has shaped this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Toruń's medieval charm and vibrant heritage.
This private walking tour lets you explore the beautifully preserved medieval city of Toruń exactly how you want. Whether captivated by the discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus, stunning Gothic architecture, or the Teutonic Knights, you have the freedom to shape the perfect itinerary. Customize your tour. Choose your route. Focus on quirky folklore around the Old Town Market Square or climb the Town Hall tower for panoramic city views. Decide how you learn. Explore exhibits inside the Copernicus Museum or view the historic brick exterior of his childhood home. Pick your experience. Walk along the medieval defensive walls or test your balance at the gravity-defying Leaning Tower. Select your finale. Dive into the history of the Teutonic Castle ruins or enjoy a peaceful stroll by the scenic Vistula River. Please note that the final itinerary and duration will vary based on the specific options you select.
Torun and Young Copernicus GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
Embark on a self-guided adventure through medieval Toruń as young Nicolaus Copernicus! Discover Gothic granary-houses, bustling market squares, and the secrets of Hanseatic trade. Climb towers, explore ruins, and uncover the city's vertical marvels that shaped a future astronomer. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
Toruń Self Guided Walking Tour at Medieval Old Town
Torun is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval brick cities, and it began as two of them: a wealthy merchant Old Town and an independent New Town of brewers, tanners and masons, with a Teutonic fortress standing between them until the citizens tore it down in 1454. This self-guided walking tour traces that story across eight stops: a tower leaning 1.46 metres out of true, one of three surviving medieval gates, the merchant houses of Copernicus's family, a Gothic church built deliberately without a bell tower, the monumental Old Town Hall, the cathedral's seven-tonne Tuba Dei bell, the castle ruins and the New Town market square. It all runs from your own smartphone. No app to download and no physical guide to keep up with: professional audio narration and a written version at every stop, an interactive quiz to test what you have just heard, and a route map. Start whenever you like, pause for coffee, and pick the walk back up when you are ready.
Hello Toruń: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
Get introduced to Toruń in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Ratusz Staromiejski and Krzywa Wieża, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Toruń history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Toruń everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Toruń, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.