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Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town
(8) Reviews
Torun
About
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 dri...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Meeting Points
Departure
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This is a self guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To start the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform. Can’t find it? Search “Tourific” in your email (and spam folder). Any issue? Contact us
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Gospoda Pod Modrym Fartuchem Restauracja Toruń
The tour ends near the Teutonic castle in front of a famous eatery
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town
(8) Reviews
Torun
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About
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 dri...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Meeting Points
Departure
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This is a self guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To start the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform. Can’t find it? Search “Tourific” in your email (and spam folder). Any issue? Contact us
Return
Gospoda Pod Modrym Fartuchem Restauracja Toruń
The tour ends near the Teutonic castle in front of a famous eatery
Itinerary
1
Town Square - Old Town
Meet Filuś the dog and hear the legend of the violin-playing raftsman
15 minutes
2
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
Pass by the town hall and hear about it's distinctive features, then make a stop in front of the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument to hear about this famous astronomer who was born in Toruń.
10 minutes
3
Torun
Wander through the medieval old town and hear the leaning tower, the many gates that lead into the city and museums dedicated to Copernicus and gingerbread!
40 minutes
4
Teutonic Castle Ruins
Hear about the fortress the townspeople demolished in rebellion and the toilet tower they left standing...
10 minutes
5
St. Mary's Church
A towering Gothic masterpiece with a royal burial and a bloody backstory
6
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
Hear about the famous astronomer and spot Toruń's most Instagrammed building
10 minutes
7
Old Town Hall
Find out what sets apart the clock tower and see if you can count the alleged 365 windows of the town hall
8
St. Johns' Cathedral
Home to "God's Trumpet," a 7-ton bell said to delay the apocalypse
