Famous Islands of Wroclaw - Cathedral Island and Sand Island Private Tour
Description
Discover the oldest part of the city where the history of Wroclaw started over 1100 years ago. In a small group, limited to 10 people, you will see and learn more about the pearls of the Gothic and Baroque architecture: the Cathedral of John the Baptist, Church of the Holy Cross and other ancient churches of Wroclaw. Your passionate, local guide will reveal to you interesting facts and legends of the famous islands of Wroclaw. • Visit the Cathedral Island – a very special and authentic place illuminated with the gas lanterns • Visit the Sand Island with the monumental Church of Our Lady on the Sand. • Listen to insightful information about Wroclaw history and legends of the islands; including the adventures of Casanova’s visit to Wroclaw, legend of the Dumpling Gate and many others. • For those who would like to see more – there is also the possibility to visit the inside of the Cathedral • 2 h walking tour with an expert, local guide • Small groups limited to a maximum of 10 people.
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Itinerary
Your tour will start outside the Cathedral main entrance. From there you will walk round the picturesque Cathedral Island to see where in medieval times, wrongdoers could escape justice. Whilst walking, your guide will provide insight on why hundreds of years ago, dukes and clergy chose to live on the island and why the Cathedral Island is not an island anymore.
You will see The Church of St. Giles - the oldest existing church in Wroclaw. The Leaning Tower of Wroclaw and the Dumpling Gate. A few steps away, an entrance to the 19th century Botanical Gardens is waiting for those who like to explore parks and nature.
Furthermore, you will stop by the Archbishop’s Palace to listen to an amazing story of one brave cardinal who in 1980 hid 80 million zloty for the Solidarity movement and subsequently what happened to the money.
Across the street, you see a two-tier building. This is one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the Silesia area – the Church of the Holy Cross and Bartholomew with a copy of the Turin shroud hidden inside. Your guide will tell stories about other magnificent buildings in the neighbourhood; Orphanotropheum – a former orphanage
You will finish your tour on the Cathedral Island passing Tumski Bridge, representing the border for the church’s jurisdiction and leading to the Sand Island where you will see the monumental Church of Our Lady on the Sand.
The biggest Gothic church if Wroclaw – church of Our Lady on the Sand. You will also see the former Augustinians monastery, charming tenement houses – the only remains of the old residential buildings on Sand Island.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(14)
My 14 year old daughter and I are visiting the city for the first time and are absolutely taken in with the beauty of the place. We did the tour with Anna and had a fantastic time. Anna didn't feel like a tour guide, she honestly felt like a friend who was introducing us to her city for the first time. Her knowledge of the history of the islands, the churches, the people was outstanding. But more than that, she made the experience enjoyable. We felt like we were being hosted. I really can't thank her enough for making our stay here even more meaningful. I HIGHLY recommend this tour!
Thank you so very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to meet you and your daughter.I hope you will have a wonderful rest of your time in Poland. All the best for now :)
fascinating, we visited charming places rich in history, Anna was an attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable leader
Thank you very much for your kind words! It was a joy to show you around our lovely Wroclaw :)! We hope to meet you again soon.
Cathedral Island is just beautiful. Impressive buildings. Already the walk over the bridge, with the beautiful gas lanterns is an experience. Here too you can spot dwarfs 😉. Unfortunately, the gastronomy is hampering. We were not served, although we waited 1 hour at the table and the crowd was not even that big. Too bad, therefore only 4 points.
It was a very informative tour. You get a lot of insider knowledge and area. I really learned slot and enjoyed it. I like knowing what I am looking at and get a better appreciation of the city
Hi Tammy, many thanks for your kind words :)! It was a pleasure to show you around! Looking forward to seeing you in WrocLOVE :)
My husband and I did this wonderfully informative walking tour with Anna on a bustling Sunday in Wrocław. Anna was passionate and knowledge about the history of the churches on these islands and we very very very privileged to have Anna to ourselves and hear anecdotes and learn some of Wrocław’s rich history. We saw three chapels at St John the Baptist Cathedral that were richly decorated and concluded our tour at The Church of the Lady of the Sand. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind review :)! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your our :)
A very interesting walk around the islands of Wroclaw. Anna the tour guide made the tour both fun and informative. This area is the most beautiful of the city. You will learn the history of the islands and the city. Also you will discover a few hidden gems. The tour lasted for two hours.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour :). Hope you had a lovely stay in WrocLove :)
To my surprise I had a private tour with Anna as my guide. The tour was very informative and Anna had an answer to all my questions. I can really recommend booking here.
Thank you very much Stefan :)! I am really pleased to hear that you had a good time :)
We toured 4 beautiful old churches. The tour guide provided plenty of history of each church and the area we were in. Very easy walking tour. Wroclaw is a charming city worth visiting. These are some of the most beautiful churches I have ever visited
Many thanks for your review James 😊! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tours and the city 😊! Hope to see you again!
Overwhelmed by the charming beauty of this small, hidden gem. We loved the churches as well as the beautiful architecture on the square. Lots of places to eat and visit in the area. You'll need at least three days to do the city justice. Start with a walking tour and decide to go from there. Everything is walking distance, you won't want a car because parking is horrible.
Thank you very much for your review 😊! We are very pleased to hear that you liked Wroclaw 😊! Looking forward to seeing you again 😊
We were staying in a place in the new part of town, dating from the communistic period. The buildings there look all the same. We dicided to walk to Cathedral island. It was a breath of fresh air to walk through the park close to the river. Families and couples sitting or playing on the grass just a few hundred meters from the busy traffic. After you cross the bridge, you jump back in time. Beautiful historic buidings are dominated by a impressive cathedral. The only thing that is disturbing this dream is the amount of tourists (individual or in groups) that try to make selfies. But even then it is a place worth visiting.
Many thanks for your review 😊! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time in Wroclaw 😊
