Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń
Description
If you want to learn the secrets of this medieval metropolis in a passionate and professional way, I invite you to use my services of my company. My name is Karolina Rucinska and I continue the family guiding tradition, and showing people to my city is my passion. I want to present Torun from its most interesting side, that's why in addition to substantive knowledge you will learn anecdotes, curiosities and legends related to Toruń. In this way, your stay here will be an unforgettable experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our accredited guide will meet you by the map next to the Convent Gate and follow with you to the Leaning Tower, one of the biggest landmarks of Toruń
You will stop by the house of the world famous astronomer and see its pure gothic facade
You will see the magnificent interior of the almost 800 years old cathedral
You will pass by one the former granaries now converted into the History Museum
The main meeting point of the Torun's Old Town in the Main Square
You will discover the suprising story behind the infamous donkey situated in the central place of the Old Town Square
You will have a chance to see and enter to the courtyard of the most beautiful medieval townhalls in Europe
Yoy will see the smallest monument in the city - the beloved doggie Filus - and understand the story behind it
The franciscan church which is the second oldest in Toruń, burial place of the princess Anna Waza
One of the younger churches in Torun's Old Town located next to a neogothic post office, previously a hotel that remembers a visit of Napoleon
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
We made a two day visit to Torun. We chose the self guided tour. Was actually free as we had accrued credits from previous tours in other cities. I listened to the pod cast the day before. We didn’t do the tour in order. It was very comprehensive. Was a great way to see the main sites of Torun and get a bit of insight and background information. We broke up the tour over the 2 days.
Our guide Karolina was amazing. Her tour was informative and entertaining. She does an amazing job of communicating facts without elaborating to the point where one loses interest.
Toruń is a magical place, a city founded in the early 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, a member of the Hanseatic League and an important hub of east–west and north–south trade. It is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and the home of the original gingerbread. Remarkably, Toruń was never destroyed, even during the 2nd World War, and has preserved its medieval character and beauty, with streets full of history at every turn. Our guide was excellent: knowledgeable and engaging. We asked to switch to a different language, and it worked out perfectly. Applause to the guide for making the tour so enjoyable!
We had a wonderful experience with this tour! We booked last minute for the next day, they were very accommodating and friendly. Karolina’s business partner, her Dad, led us on our tour as she was already full at the time we requested. He was very personable and fused the history, stories, and humor well! It was a perfect balance of in depth history, walking, and time - it wasn’t too much or too little on any. We plan to come back to Torun with our kids and family and will definitely book this tour with them again!
Anna, thank you so much for your kind word, I'm happy taht you enjoyes the experience! :)
Torun is a beautiful city, and our guide did a wonderful job of explaining the history and lovely places in the Old Town and New town!
Karolina is a wonderful guide. Pleasant, funny and very knowledgeable. She gave us a great overview of the history of Torun while keeping us engaged. Time passed too quickly since we were So engrossed in the history of this beautiful city.
Thank you Jolanta and gals ;) Hope to see you again either in Torun or Chicago! :)
Carolina, paid us a perfect visit, by Torun very enjoyable, I got short 2 hours, both of the history and the significance of the monuments. Very grateful
Muchas gracias :)
The leaning tower was surprising. Toruń is a very beautiful city. Karolina was a great tour guide. Viator is annoying, though, because of there review process.
Thank you even more then for the review :)
We had a bad weather during our walking tour in Torun (July 28,2024) but we were able to enjoy it with Karolina. She is an excellent guide with positive vibes and good sense of humor. She made it pleasant for us amidst the not so pleasant weather. We strongly recommend her if you are planning to visit Torun.
Thank you som much :)
The Guide is fluent in Spanish and gave us a very complete information about Torun and its main monuments, while trying to make the visit enjoyable
Muchas gracias :)
