Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town
Overview
Do you know the legend about a witch who once cursed Toruń with a plague of frogs — and a violin-playing raftsman who led them away? Or the story that Napoleon allegedly crawled out of a Toruń tavern on all fours?
This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through 800 years of stories hidden in the Gothic streets of Toruń's UNESCO Old Town. From the birthplace of Copernicus to Teutonic castle ruins, you'll hear legends, scandals, and secrets that most visitors walk right past — including the dark truth behind a bronze donkey and a bell said to delay the end of the world.
Unlike a group tour, you can go at your own pace. Pause to climb a tower, step into a gingerbread museum, or grab a drink at a 500-year-old inn. The tour covers 3 km with 15+ stops and works beautifully as a morning or afternoon walk. Available in 9 languages with offline access — just download and go.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access on iOS & Android app. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
✗ Not Included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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Special Instructions
- You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store
- Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.
- Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.
- For any issues - contact support@tourific.org
- The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before the day of the tour. You can still cancel if your plans change.
- Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience
- The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point.