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Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
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Discover the charm of Katowice, its vibrant Old Town, Market Square and the iconic Spodek! Learn about the history of Silesian mining, Industrial Revolution, WWII and Communism. Optional: visit a former coal-mining site and Nikiszowiec district.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Katowice Old Town Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
3-hour: Katowice Old Town & Former Coal Mine Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town, visit a former coal-mining site and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
5-hour:...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Pickup from accommodation located in Katowice Old Town
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
Private Walking Tour of Katowice Old Town Highlights
Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (5-hour tour only)
Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (3- and 5-hour tours only)
Tickets to the observation deck of the tower shaft (optional in the summer season)
Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (in the 2-hour tour)
Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (in the 2- and 3-hour tours)
Pickup from accommodation located outside Katowice Old Town
Meeting Points
Departure
Filharmonia Śląska
Meet your guide in front of Filharmonia Śląska, Sokolska 2, 40-084 Katowice. Please do not enter the buidling, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Return
Archcathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
The end points can be different depends on chosen option
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces 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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We will start in front of the Silesian Philharmonic, which since 1945 has been one of the most important places of cultural life in Silesia. We’ll wander around Plac Wolnosci, one of the oldest squares in the city and home to the beautiful Goldstein Palace, then head to the Market Square along 3 Maja Street, which is one of the most expensive streets in Poland. At every turn, our Expert Guide will help you imagine Katowice during its prolific industrial years when the streets of the Old Town were adorned with bright neon lights.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Silesian Theatre
We’ll admire the grand Silesian Theater and other historic and modern buildings surrounding Rynek (Market Square), and the guide will give you personalized tips on the best local restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops to visit during your stay. You will also dive deep into history, as the tour will pass by the WWII Monument to the Scouts of September and the Silesian Insurgents' Monument. The final stop will be Spodek, the iconic structure in an unusual shape of a flying saucer. Book now to fall in love with Katowice!
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
International Congress Center
Tour to see Katowice Old Town, Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site. The city’s Cultural Zone consists of Spodek, the International Congress Centre, the seat of the new Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the underground Silesian Museum (tickets not included). Our Expert Guide will lead you through the grounds of a former coal mine,, where you will learn about the industrial history of Silesian mining and see the historic tower shaft "Warszawa II", old infrastructure and mine shaft. In summer, it is possible to buy tickets to the observation deck on top of the tower shaft, which offers a unique view of the city center.
1 hour
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Katowice
to visit the Katowice Old Town, Katowice Cultural Zone, a former coal-mining site, and the historic Nikiszowiec district. Nikiszowiec is a top-ranked attraction, recognized as a historical monument and part of the Industrial Monuments Route of the Silesian Voivodeship. For your convenience, we provide 2-way bus tickets from the city center to the 20th century working-class estate built for the families of local miners. Discover the iconic red brick architecture and charm of Nikiszowiec with a Local Guide!
Discover the charm of Katowice, its vibrant Old Town, Market Square and the iconic Spodek! Learn about the history of Silesian mining, Industrial Revolution, WWII and Communism. Optional: visit a former coal-mining site and Nikiszowiec district.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Katowice Old Town Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
3-hour: Katowice Old Town & Former Coal Mine Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town, visit a former coal-mining site and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
5-hour:...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Pickup from accommodation located in Katowice Old Town
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
Private Walking Tour of Katowice Old Town Highlights
Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (5-hour tour only)
Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (3- and 5-hour tours only)
Tickets to the observation deck of the tower shaft (optional in the summer season)
Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (in the 2-hour tour)
Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (in the 2- and 3-hour tours)
Pickup from accommodation located outside Katowice Old Town
Meeting Points
Departure
Filharmonia Śląska
Meet your guide in front of Filharmonia Śląska, Sokolska 2, 40-084 Katowice. Please do not enter the buidling, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Return
Archcathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
The end points can be different depends on chosen option