Things to do in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Small, adorable, charming and big history. All these words perfectly described Torun city. 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. Start your 2-hours tour from Theatre of Wilam Horzycy and admire this white and nice building. Nextly you will see the Planetarium - the unique attraction showing lesson about universe. During this trip you will discover many interesting monuments as John Paul II, Nicolaus Copernicus, the Donkey and more. Look inside fair Church of Holy Spirit. Hear the legend and try to stand upright under the Leaning Tower. Feel the vibe of Market Square and Arthur’s Court. Stop at scenic spot and look at beautiful Vistula River. Then continue to the stunning Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. To explore the city even better choose 3-hours option and follow guide to discover ruins of Church and Dominican monastery. Walk toward remains of Teutonic Knights - Medieval Defensive City Walls which symbolizes old-time power of knights. Now you can step like one of them. See also a unique and nice construction of Baj Theatre. In 4-hours option you will also enter fantastic Museum House of Nicolas Copernicus. The exhibitions show his life, his history and achievements. Get familiar with history of the most known astronomer and scientist who change the way of thinking about world. Step into his cosmos world in his authentic house.

Visit the museum dedicated to the great astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus, then take a walking tour of the Old Town of Torun. Benefit from the services of a private expert guide exclusive to your group. Select the 2-hour option for a more condensed exploration of the Old Town, or upgrade to the 3-hour option to explore the area even better. First, meet your guide at the House of Nicolaus Copernicus Museum, supposedly the birthplace of Copernicus Once inside, discover documents and mementos connected with his life and work, as well as interactive exhibitions that bring his great achievements to life. Explore real life artifacts, 3D displays, light shows with a view of the Universe, and more. The museum covers not only the man and his work but also other subjects, such as the period he lived in, medieval Torun, the history of astronomy, architecture, the earth and solar system, and even economics. After your fantastic lesson, follow your guide to see the paths Copernicus walked along centuries ago. See the big sculptured monument to him in the center of Market Square, an icon of Torun. The tour ends here for the 2-hour option but if you select the 3-hour option, continue on a longer walk in the Old Town. Head to the Planetarium with your guide and find out about the existence of the universe. Admire one of the best views in the city by the Vistula River, and try to stand upright under the Leaning Tower. Finally, see the Medieval Defensive City Walls, the remains of a Teutonic Castle.

​Visit Torun, a medieval city with one of the most beautiful town squares in all of Europe. As a historic site Torun ranks as high as Krakow or Gdansk. See why it was included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List, as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus – an astronomer renowned for his astronomical observations and heliocentric theory of the universe. On your tour, prepare to discover the Amber Court Museum and People-Ships-Ports. Give your little explorers the opportunity to become professional climbers or astronomers. Conquer approximately 200 stairs and see Toruń from the height of 40 meters. At the end of the tour, enter the completely unknown world of Toruń gingerbread with a visit to the Living Museum Of Gingerbread, a great place to spend time for both children and adults. Prepare yourself for many exciting experiences and tasks. Alongside these incredible adventures, your guide will describe historic architecture, tell you about Middle Ages events and contemporary history.

Go on a fun journey through Polish beer with this private beer tasting tour in Torun. Sample beers from major Polish breweries, specialty regional beers from the Great Poland region, and craft beers from microbreweries located in Torun. Savor traditional Polish appetizers with your drinks, and learn about the beers with an expert local guide. During your tour, get an insightful introduction to Polish beer, and find out about its history, traditions, and customs in the country. Discover Torun's huge tradition of craft beer, and enjoy spending time only with your friends or family on a private tour. Each venue you visit will provide a different experience, including a different atmosphere and selection of beers for you to choose from. This tour has 3 options. On the 2-hour budget option, taste a set of 7 beers and some appetizers at 3 different venues. To try more beers, select the 3-hour option, which includes 11 beers at 4 different venues with perfectly matched appetizers. Or, indulge in the complete experience with the 4-hour beer and food option. Delight in 13 beers and more food than you are able to eat.

Begin your city tour in the hearth of Torun – Rynek (Main Square). In the middle of the square you will find a Gothic town hall, which houses town museum. Inside you may see rich collection of sculptures, paintings and stained glass. You are strongly recommended to climb the tower (extra paid) to admire gorgeous panorama of Torun and the Vistula river. In front of the entrance there is a bronze statue of Mikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus). Around the Rynek have a look at mansions of the Hansa merchants like Pod Gwiazdą or Dwór Artusa. Most of them are richly decorated and well-preserved. Just next to the Main Square you will visit the Holy Spirit’s Church and Saint Mary’s Church. The second one comes from 14th century and was founded by Franciscans. You will be charmed by genuine organ from the beginning of 16th century, medieval tombstones and colorful stained glass. Afterwards you may admire the magnificent Saint John’s Cathedral. Some of the oldest elements of this enormous building date from the 13th century. Through the years this church was a religious centre for local community and was a witness of an important christian ceremonies – Mikołaj Kopernik was baptized here. Visiting the cathedral listen to the history of “Tuba Dei” – the biggest medieval bell in Poland from 1500. The tour also includes a visit to one of the following places: Live Gingerbread Museum, The Nicholas Copernicus House, Planetarium or Ethnographic Museum.

Discover the historic Wielkopolska Region of west-central Poland on a full-day tour from Poznan. The 8-hour sightseeing trip takes you into the heart of Greater Poland to visit 3 of its most spectacular treasures. Departing from Poznan, drive to Gniezno, the first capital and cradle of the Polish state. Explore the Cathedral, famous for its bronze Romanesque doors that depict scenes from St. Adalbert’s life, and for the pure silver coffin of St. Wojciech. Continue to Biskupin, the oldest settlement in Poland. Dating back to the 8th century BC, it is now a superb open-air museum that recreates a life-size model of an Iron Age fortified settlement. After lunch, try to climb on board a narrow gauge railway and ride to the beautiful village of Wenecja, fondly known as the “Pearl of Pałuki.” Visit the fabulous Narrow Gauge Train Museum, which boasts a stylish waiting room and many kinds of old locomotives and carriages. But don’t depart until you have heard the legend of the Wenecja devil, and seen the ruins of its castle on the bank of the lake.

Discover the deep regional tradition of making gingerbread in Torun at the Living Museum of Gingerbread, the first interactive museum of its kind in Europe. Then, take a walking tour around Torun Old Town and see the sights. Enjoy a private tour with a licensed guide exclusive to your group.  After meeting your guide, enter the Living Museum of Gingerbread. Enjoy a special show, an innovative history lesson, and an interesting lecture from a local specialist. Find out not only about gingerbread but the medieval era, the first kings, and Polish customs. At the end of your museum tour, help the Gingerbread Master to make your own cookie. After your gingerbread lesson, follow your guide to see the city highlights nearby. Go for a short walk and admire the Market Square, the Town Hall, and the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, as well as the famous astronomer's house. See the Planetarium and the Leaning Tower, listen to incredible legends, and try to stand upright under the tower. This trip lasts 2 hours but if you're hungry for knowledge, upgrade to the 3-hour option. Follow your guide to one of the best views in the city by the Vistula River and admire the landscapes. Then, head to the icon of Torun, the Medieval Defensive City Walls, which are the remains of a Teutonic Castle. Finally, make your way to the Torun Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist (entry not included).

Meet your guide by the Copernicus monument on main Market Square (Ratusz Staromiejski, rynek Staromiejski 1, 87-100 Toruń) and start your private Torun sightseeing, the best example of medieval gothic town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “The City of Angels”, as the locals call it, is also the birthplace of great Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who made the crucial discovery that the Earth is not the center of the universe. Explore Old Town, admiring magnificent Gothic buildings that testify to the city’s past splendor. Stop by the Old Town hall, one of the most imposing in Northern Europe, housing the regional museum featuring valuable collections. Discover a cathedral of SS John the Baptist and John the Evangelist with original interiors and a bell tower offering a splendid view over the city. Pass several eye-catching burgher houses, with the superbly decorated House under the Star and the fine brick Gothic house where the astronomer was born. Embark on a route tracing the life of Nicolaus Copernicus with the Copernicus Chapel at St. James’s Church, where he was baptized. At the end of the tour, taste well-known sublime gingerbread, which forms an important part of the city’s heritage. Visiting optionally, museum obtain knowledge once kept very secret, under the watchful eyes of master gingerbread bakers. Surrounded by the aroma of spices, create your own gingerbread and take it home as a souvenir. Learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Take your taste buds on a journey through Poland's national drink with this private vodka tasting tour in Turon. Get your friends or family together and delight in this party tour around the city. Choose between 3 different tour options, and savor appetizers matched to the vodkas for the best tasting experience. During the tour, enjoy a great combination of facts with a flavor extravaganza. Learn how to drink vodka the traditional way with your expert local guide, and find out about the occasions when Poles drink vodka. Explore the city as you go, and discover more about its history and culture, as well as that of Poland as a whole. All places are carefully chosen to show you various atmospheres reflecting different periods of Polish culture. Drink white vodka and flavored vodka, as well as legendary liqueur, and play a game to compare the flavors with your group. The composition of Polish vodkas on offer includes 4 different kinds: • white vodka (potato, grain) • flavored vodka (nuts, lemon) • liqueur (gold water) • 70% absinthe On the 2-hour option, taste a set of 5 vodkas and some appetizers at 3 different venues. To try more flavors of vodka, select the 3-hour option for 7 vodka shots at 4 different venues with perfectly matched appetizers. Or go all out with the 4-hour vodka tasting and food option, which includes 10 vodkas and more traditional food than you are able to eat at 5 venues.

Meet your private driver at your hotel and drive to Torun, the best example of medieval gothic town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “The City of Angels”, as the locals call it, is also the birthplace of great Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who made the crucial discovery that the Earth is not the center of the universe. Meet your private guide and start your sightseeing with the Old Town, admiring magnificent Gothic buildings that testify to the city’s past splendor. Stop by the Old Town hall, one of the most imposing in Northern Europe, housing the regional museum featuring valuable collections. Discover a cathedral of SS John the Baptist and John the Evangelist with original interiors and a bell tower offering a splendid view over the city. Pass several eye-catching burgher houses, with the superbly decorated House under the Star and the fine brick Gothic house where the astronomer was born. Embark on a route tracing the life of Nicolaus Copernicus with the Copernicus Chapel at St. James’ Church, where he was baptized. At the end of the tour, taste well-known sublime gingerbread, which forms an important part of the city’s heritage. Visiting optionally, museum obtain knowledge once kept very secret, under the watchful eyes of master gingerbread bakers. Surrounded by the aroma of spices, create your own gingerbread and take it home as a souvenir. Enjoy the most important places in Torun and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour. Relax in your luxurious car on the way back to your hotel.