Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

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2 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

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: Katowice Old Town, Former Coal Mine & Nikiszowiec
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.

What's Included

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Pickup from accommodation located in Katowice Old Town
Private Walking Tour of Katowice Old Town Highlights
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
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 and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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!

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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