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Famous Islands of Wroclaw - Cathedral Island and Sand Island Private Tour
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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; includi...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small groups limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Professional, licensed guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Your guide will be waiting for you with a Meet My City clipboard, outside the main entrance to the Cathedral
Return
Sand Bridge
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Famous Islands of Wroclaw - Cathedral Island and Sand Island Private Tour
(14) Reviews
Śródmieście
About
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; includi...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small groups limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Professional, licensed guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Your guide will be waiting for you with a Meet My City clipboard, outside the main entrance to the Cathedral
Archikatedra pw. Sw. Jana Chrzciciela we Wroclawiu
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.
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St Giles' Church
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.
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Archbishop's Palace in Wroclaw
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.
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Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St. Bartholomew
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
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Tumski Bridge
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.
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Wyspa Piasek
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.
