Share this tour
Offered languages
- German
- English
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Church of Saint John of Jerusalem, Świętojańska 1, 61-113 Poznań
End point can be located differently depends on chosen option and route.
Itinerary
-
1Old Market Square
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parish Church of St. Stanislaus - Fara Church
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Fountain of Apollo
Nice fountain with a figure from Roman mythology shows water as the most important element.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Koziolki Poznanskie Ratusz
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.
Admission ticket free -
5Ratusz Poznanski
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.
Admission ticket free -
6National Museum in Poznan
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.
Admission ticket free -
7Franciscan Church
The exterior looks unassuming, but inside it's full of stunning marbles and ceiling paintings. Very recommended place to visit for fans of churches
Admission ticket free -
8Zamek Cultural Center
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
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Muzeum Sztuk Uzytkowych - Zamek Przemysla
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
Admission ticket free -
10Tourist Information - Old Market Square
Old Market Square - one of the most beautiful in all Poland
Admission ticket free -
11Adam Mickiewicz University
University named after one of the greatest polish poet, well known in the world.
Admission ticket free -
12Liberty square
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.
Admission ticket free -
13Observation Deck at the Royal Castle
Observation point with panorame of Poznan Old Town on top of the Royal Castle. It's possible to entry for request.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
14Monument of Stary Marych
An interesting and pleasant statue/sculpture of man with bike. Nice place to take a picture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Prozerpiny Fountain
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Church of Francis Seraficki
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
17Raczynski Library
It is in a historic building with a classical style colonnade, centrally located at plac Wolnosci next to the old market.
Admission ticket free -
18Studzienka Bamberki
This is small statue of a traditionally-dressed Bamber peasant girl carrying jugs used in wine-making stands beside the historical Municipal Scales building.
Admission ticket free -
19Former Jesuit College
This is another well restored old building in the centre of Poznan which is worth a stop as you explore the area.
Admission ticket free -
20Domki Budnicze
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.
Admission ticket free -
21Market at Plac Wielkopolski
Plac Wielkopolski is a very nice grocery market with some square to sit and relax
Admission ticket free -
22Monument of Adam Mickiewicz
It's a beautiful statue of Adam Mickiewicz, which is a famous polish poet
Admission ticket free -
23Medieval City Walls
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
24Pillory
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.
Admission ticket free -
25June 1956 Events Monument
A moving memorial to the Poles who endeavoured to fight for the freedom of the people of Poland, a must see.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
26Ostrow Tumski
Great place sorrounded by Medieval churches and Cathedrals, very peaceful and spiritul place.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
27Poznan Cathedral Of St Peter And Paul
The beautiful ancient carved wood and statues will take your breath away.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Brama Poznania (Pass by)
It’s a heritage center. It’s very interactive and gives a nice lesson of history of Poland and the Poznań Cathedral Island.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Show 4 more
Additional info
- 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
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
