Poznan: Srodka District and Cathedral Island Private Walking Tour
Overview
Ostrow Tumski which is known as Cathedral Island is the gate to the beginning of Polish history. Look around early Medieval Times buildings, stunning churches, landscapes by the Warta River and discover fascinating history of gold times in Poznan.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
3-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 3-hours version you will see Srodka District, Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island with entrance to Poznan Cathedral.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will see Srodka District, Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island with entrance to Poznan Cathedral and sightseeing Old Town.
Poznan is a pearl among the best cities in Poland. Start the tour in front of Church of Saint John of Jerusalem. It is a centuries-old building with unique architectural features like a tower with an asymmetrical roof.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Poznan Old Town)
- Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group
- Sightseeing Cathedral Island and Śródka District with incredible legends
- Sightseeing Old Town (in extended version)
- Tickets to enter Poznan Cathedral
- Private walking tour in Poznan led by licensed guide
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pickup from hotels besides Poznan Old Town
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The Old market square is absolutely beautiful, Its has an array of amazing houses all in different colours and every day at Midday the famous Poznan goats make an appearance from the clock tower. Lots and lots of people still gather daily to watch them. It is definitely worth waiting to see them.
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Stop 2
This stunning church is known for its magnificent Baroque ornamentation in the chapels of the Holy Cross, which feature a 16th-century crucifix and the Virgin Mary.
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Stop 3
Nice fountain with a figure from Roman mythology shows water as the most important element.
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Stop 4
It is the outstanding building on the main square. At 12pm every day there is a popular event where 2 goats (the symbol of Poznan) come out of the tower and put on a show. Worth a look.
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Stop 5
The old town hall dominates the market square in old town in Poznan. Its a very beautiful building with the famous Goats on top of it which do small show everyday at noon.
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Stop 6
Admire this stunning building. It is one of the oldest, biggest and most important museums in Poland. It has big portion of art from different part of world as collection of portraits of Roman Emperors.
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Stop 7
The exterior looks unassuming, but inside it's full of stunning marbles and ceiling paintings. Very recommended place to visit for fans of churches
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Stop 8
It's former Imperial Castle with turbulent history. Now acts as Cultural Centre of Poznan which support many artists. The castle has beautiful gardens around itself
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Stop 9
Lovely buidling at the corner of Market Square shows the view of Poznan at the top of it and inside is collection of Applied Arts
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Stop 10
Old Market Square - one of the most beautiful in all Poland
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Stop 11
University named after one of the greatest polish poet, well known in the world.
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Stop 12
A very big and beautiful open space in Poznan, it's a very nice place to walk and has a cool water sculpture kids swim in.
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Stop 13
Observation point with panorame of Poznan Old Town on top of the Royal Castle. It's possible to entry for request.
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Stop 14
An interesting and pleasant statue/sculpture of man with bike. Nice place to take a picture.
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Stop 15
This is one of the famous fountain on the old market place made by Augustine Schöps. It depicts the abduction of Proserpine by Pluto, the Greek mythology ruler of the underworld.
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Stop 16
This Baroque church perhaps stands in contrast to the modest lifestyle of Francis - a humble man who shared whatever he had with the poor. Possible to see for request.
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Stop 17
It is in a historic building with a classical style colonnade, centrally located at plac Wolnosci next to the old market.
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Stop 18
This is small statue of a traditionally-dressed Bamber peasant girl carrying jugs used in wine-making stands beside the historical Municipal Scales building.
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Stop 19
This is another well restored old building in the centre of Poznan which is worth a stop as you explore the area.
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Stop 20
This tenement houses are located south of the Town Hall. They were erected in the mid-sixteenth century on the site of former herring huts in the early Renaissance style.
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Stop 21
Plac Wielkopolski is a very nice grocery market with some square to sit and relax
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Stop 22
It's a beautiful statue of Adam Mickiewicz, which is a famous polish poet
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Stop 23
A portion of the old city wall and towers. They used to go around the whole city and still some left, now they symbolize the power of old times.
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Stop 24
It is an octagonal, late-gothic column, on the head of which is the figure of a hangman in a knight's costume with a raised sword.
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Stop 25
A moving memorial to the Poles who endeavoured to fight for the freedom of the people of Poland, a must see.
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Stop 26
Great place sorrounded by Medieval churches and Cathedrals, very peaceful and spiritul place.
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Stop 27
The beautiful ancient carved wood and statues will take your breath away.
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Stop 28
It’s a heritage center. It’s very interactive and gives a nice lesson of history of Poland and the Poznań Cathedral Island.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of Church of Saint John of Jerusalem, Świętojańska 1, 61-113 Poznań
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End Point
End point can be located differently depends on chosen option and route.
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Good to Know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Poznan Old Town. Guests from outside the Poznan Old Town are encouraged to arrange transportation when making a reservation.
- If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Poznan Old Town
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Special Instructions
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
• Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Poznan Old Town or Srodka. Guests from outside these areas are encouraged to arrange transportation when making a reservation.
• If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Poznan Old Town or Srodka
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