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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
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 drink at a 500-year-old inn. The tour covers 3 km with 15+ stops and works beautifully as a morning or afternoon walk. Available in 9 languages with offline access — just download and go.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
The tour ends near the Teutonic castle in front of a famous eatery
Itinerary
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1Town Square - Old Town
Meet Filuś the dog and hear the legend of the violin-playing raftsman
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Monument 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 • Admission ticket free -
3Torun
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 • Admission ticket free -
4Teutonic Castle Ruins
Hear about the fortress the townspeople demolished in rebellion and the toilet tower they left standing...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. Mary's Church (Pass by)
A towering Gothic masterpiece with a royal burial and a bloody backstory
Admission ticket free -
5Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
Hear about the famous astronomer and spot Toruń's most Instagrammed building
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Old Town Hall (Pass by)
Find out what sets apart the clock tower and see if you can count the alleged 365 windows of the town hall
Admission ticket free -
St. Johns' Cathedral (Pass by)
Home to "God's Trumpet," a 7-ton bell said to delay the apocalypse
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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