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Toruń: Sightseeing Cruises on the Vistula River

1. Toruń: Sightseeing Cruises on the Vistula River

Toruń has been proud of its beautiful Vistula panorama for centuries. It has been an inspiration for countless artists: painters, poets, photographers, filmmakers. It was considered one of the Seven Wonders of Poland. Everyone who has seen it with their own eyes will confirm that it looks very picturesque from the middle of the river. Sailing by ship, we can admire its charms as a whole, as well as take a closer look at individual monuments that are part of the old town complex entered on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Torun: Private Walking Tour of a Medieval Town

2. Torun: Private Walking Tour of a Medieval Town

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.

Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

3. Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

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.

Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour

4. Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour

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.

Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour

5. Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour

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.

Torun: Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour

6. Torun: Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour

​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.

Torun: 3-Hour Private City Tour

7. Torun: 3-Hour Private City Tour

Begin your tour in the heart of Torun – Rynek (main square). In the middle of the square, you will find a Gothic town hall, which houses the town museum. Inside, see a rich collection of sculptures, paintings and stained glass. Climb the tower (extra) to admire a gorgeous panorama of Torun and the Vistula River. In front of the entrance, there is a bronze statue of Mikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus). Around Rynek, have a look at the 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 the 14th century and was founded by the Franciscans. You will be charmed by the genuine organ from the beginning of the 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 center for the local community and was a witness of important Christian ceremonies. For example, Mikołaj Kopernik was baptized here. While visiting the cathedral, listen to the history of Tuba Dei – the biggest medieval bell in Poland from 1500. Passing the defensive walls and several towers like Sailor’s Gate or Bridge Gate, you will reach the castle ruins of the Teutonic Knights – the headquarters of the commander on the Vistula Bank. In the newer part of historical Torun –  Nowe Miasto, you will see representative commercial residences like a pharmacy with a golden lion and Pod Modrym Fartuchem Inn. Another historical object is the former Church of the Holy Trinity (now functioning as a gallery) and Saint James’s Church.

Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour

8. Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour

Culture of eating has strong roots among Polish people and your professional guide will show you the best dishes from Polish cuisine in two, three or four carefully chosen local venues. At these places you will get an special occasion to try, compare and choose which flavour from rich range of traditional dishes you like the most. Choose 2,5-hours option to try basic set of food in 2 places includes different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats and other specialists, also one soft drink and cake and coffee/tea (except soup and beer). Also enjoy Old Town area! Don’t miss the best sights like Nicolaus Copernicus monument or Teutonic Castle during your walking tour between meals. Your guide led you through Polish culinary as well as highlights of Old Town. Experience 3,5-hours food and sightseeing tour in Torun Old Town. You will taste even more traditional Polish food at 3 venues. Try various kinds of dumplings, different kind of polish meats, other specialists, traditional soup, also one soft drink, beer as well as cake and coffee/tea. Also during the tasting your guide will tell you about some Polish traditions and customs and what meals are related to which occasion. To explore even better the culture of Poland we prepared for you a special 5-hours option. A combination of tasting not only food, but also vodka or beers (you can choose 8 kinds of beer or 10 kinds of vodka shots) and sightseeing. Get to know better with local history and best-kept secrets in lovely narrow alleys and remarkable buildings like Theatre Baj, Defensive Walls of Teutonic Castle. Meet more sights, more flavours and more fun!

From Poznan: Torun Sightseeing Day Tour

9. From Poznan: Torun Sightseeing Day Tour

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.

Torun sightseeing - Day Tour from Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia

10. Torun sightseeing - Day Tour from Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia

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.

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