Poznań: Old Town Walking Tour with Private Local Guide 5-Hour Old Town Walking Tour with Private Local Guide
ID: GYG130296-212580
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Soak up the charming atmosphere of Old Town Poznań on a private guided tour. Admire the colorful and richly-decorated buildings, discover what life was like here throughout the ages, and listen to fascinating historical stories and legends.
Start the tour by admiring one of the finest churches in Poznań, the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church). This stunning church is known for its magnificent Baroque ornamentation in the chapels of the Holy Cross, which features a 16th-century crucifix and the Virgin Mary.
Next to it you will see the former Jesuits Collegium. Explore the lively Old Market Square with its interesting medieval architecture, look at the Poznań Town Hall and listen to humorous legends about the goats on top of it. Follow the guide to see the Studzienka Bamberki monument, Gorka Palace, historic tenements, and Fountain of Proserpina. All these highlights are included in 2-hour tour option.
To explore city even better, take the 3-hour tour that also includes the The Polish Theatre in Poznań and Grand Theatre, both made in a great style of architecture. Go further and look at the Imperial Castle and learn about its turbulent history. The castle is now home to the Zamek Culture Centre and supports many artists. Walk around and find the castle’s gardens, right next to which the numerous beautiful buildings of the Adam Mickiewicz University are located, the university named after one of the greatest Polish artistic icons.
If you pick the 5-hour tour, you will have also visit Citadel Park with entrance to the Armored Weaponry Museum, one of main attractions in Poznań. The park is rich in nature with beautiful views and landscapes surrounded by medieval fortifications. Some real weapons are placed outside this museum and some smaller samples and photos are inside.
Highlights
- Discover the highlights of Poznań with a local, expert guide
- Learn the history of Poznań as well as the traditions and customs of Polish people
- Admire the colorful and picturesque buildings in the Market Square and Old Town
- Listen to the famous Goats on Town Hall Tower legend
- Marvel at the fascinating architecture at the Palace of the Dzialynski Family and Fara Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
In front of the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church). Address: Klasztorna 11, 61-779 Poznań, Poland.
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.