Lodz: Private City Walking Tour
ID: GYG423781-765086
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Country: Poland
Country: Poland
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Lodz on a private guided walking tour. Explore the old town square, visit the popular Piotrkowska street and the renovated industrial complex, and learn about its history.
Your guide will be waiting for you with your name by the Planetarium EC1 main entrance (Targowa 1/3, 90-001 Łódź).
After a century marred by wartime occupation, economic woes, and industrial decline, Lodz - Poland’s third-largest city - is on the rise. Visit this vibrant metropolis, explore its rich cultural heritage and experience the renewed energy of a city in the midst of an exciting revitalization.
Start your tour at the Planetarium EC1 main entrance. Head towards Piotrkowska street, a popular avenue full of shops, pubs, restaurants, and sculptures commemorating famous inhabitants of Lodz.
Next, walk to the Old Town Square, where your guide shares how this area was home to a thriving Jewish community before World War II. Learn how the look of this square changed during and after the war as your guide points out the simple, Soviet-style architecture.
At the end discover the renovated industrial complex of the Manufaktura, which boasts an open-air plaza surrounded by large brick buildings and the longest stretch of fountains in Europe.
Once you've had your fill of the third-biggest city in Poland, learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.
Your guide will be waiting for you with your name by the Planetarium EC1 main entrance (Targowa 1/3, 90-001 Łódź).
After a century marred by wartime occupation, economic woes, and industrial decline, Lodz - Poland’s third-largest city - is on the rise. Visit this vibrant metropolis, explore its rich cultural heritage and experience the renewed energy of a city in the midst of an exciting revitalization.
Start your tour at the Planetarium EC1 main entrance. Head towards Piotrkowska street, a popular avenue full of shops, pubs, restaurants, and sculptures commemorating famous inhabitants of Lodz.
Next, walk to the Old Town Square, where your guide shares how this area was home to a thriving Jewish community before World War II. Learn how the look of this square changed during and after the war as your guide points out the simple, Soviet-style architecture.
At the end discover the renovated industrial complex of the Manufaktura, which boasts an open-air plaza surrounded by large brick buildings and the longest stretch of fountains in Europe.
Once you've had your fill of the third-biggest city in Poland, learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour through Lodz - "Polish Manchester"
- Find the most famous murals created by Polish and foreign street artists
- Explore Manufaktura, the industrial complex of the powerful Poznanski family
- Immerse yourself in edgy cultural hub, Piotrkowska - Poland’s longest promenade
- Learn about movie industry and widely renowned Lodz Film School
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your guide will be waiting for you with your name by the main entrance of Centrum Nauki i Techniki EC1 Targowa 1/3. Please be ready on time.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.