Neighborhood Tours

Discover the culture of eating which has strong roots among Polish people on a guided walking tour in Torun. Meet your professional guide who will take you on a guided walk to see the main highlights of Torun. You'll then be shown the best dishes from Polish cuisine at 2, 3, or 4 carefully chosen local venues - depending on the length of the tour you wish to take. At these venues, seize the opportunity to try a rich range of traditional dishes.  Choose the 2.5-hour tour and try a basic set of food in 2 places. Sample dishes including different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats, and other specialities. This option includes 1 soft drink and cake and coffee/tea. It does not include soup or beer. Alternatively, pick the 3.5-hour tour and taste traditional Polish food at 3 venues. This option includes 3 kinds of dumplings, different kinds of polish meats, other specialties, and traditional soup. Also savor 1 soft drink, beer, as well as cake and coffee/tea. During the tasting your guide will tell you about some Polish traditions and customs and what meals are related to which occasion. If you wish to explore the culture of Poland even further, select the special 5-hour tour option. Feast on traditional foods at 4 different venues, combined with your choice of a tasting of 8 kinds of vodka or 8 kinds of beer. This option includes a longer guided walking tour of the city.

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.

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.

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).

Take a trip to the UNESCO heritage site of Torun, considered by many to be the best example of a medieval Gothic town and one of Poland’s oldest cities. Torun was the birthplace of great Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who is credited with the discovery that our earth is not at the center of the universe. During the guided walk through the old town see the Copernicus House and the Cathedral with its bell tower that offers splendid view over the city. After touring the Old Town, spend your time to hunt for souvenirs! You might want to sample the local gingerbread, which is a specialty of Torun, made according to old recipes and methods that date to the 16th century. On the way back to your hotel relax and slip in our luxorious car.