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Things to do in Old Town, Wroclaw

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Wroclaw: 2-Hour Private Guided Tour by Electric Car

1. Wroclaw: 2-Hour Private Guided Tour by Electric Car

Discover the beauty of Wroclaw during a 2-hour electric car tour. See many of the interesting sights and landmarks of the city in a convenient and comfortable way. The itinerary takes visitors to 30 of the most important monuments and attractions of the capital of Lower Silesia. Routes for the tour were prepared by licensed city tour guides and include places such as Saint Elisabeth Church, Jatki, the University of Wrocław, Ossolineum, Market Hall, Piasek Island, Piasek Bridge, Cathedral Island, Botanical Gardens, Saint Martin Church, and more. Commentary on board is available in multiple languages. The high-quality sound system in the electric car makes it possible to learn about the exciting history of the city in the language of your choice.

Wroclaw: Small Group Guided e-Car Tour

2. Wroclaw: Small Group Guided e-Car Tour

Explore the beauty of Wroclaw while traveling by electric vehicle to see the city’s most interesting spots and landmarks using comfortable and convenient transportation. Discover the capital of Lower Silesia, taking in sights you would normally see on a 6-7 hour traditional walking tour. Learn about the history of the city and enjoy routes prepared by licensed tourist city guides developed especially for the tour. Enjoy free time to discover the two most important places on the sightseeing route: Cathedra and the Multimedia Fountain Show before being dropped back off in Wroclaw's charming old town.

Wroclaw: 2-Hour Tour of Old Town

3. Wroclaw: 2-Hour Tour of Old Town

Discover the sights of Wroclaw and wander the beautiful old town on this tour. Start at the Marketplace and visit the famous Piwnica Świdnicka restaurant, then head to the Old Town Hall of Wroclaw and to Pranger where you can see parts of the city that have existed since the Middle Ages. See the old city prison, the university, the famous Fontanna Szermierza fountain and the largest marketplace in the city – the Hala Targowa. Visit Wroclaw Cathedral and countless other architectural masterpieces from the 10th to 18th centuries. Learn more about the legends of the city's landmarks and wander along the promenade back to the marketplace.

Wroclaw: 3-Hour Bike Tour in English or Polish

4. Wroclaw: 3-Hour Bike Tour in English or Polish

Hop on a well-maintained and stylish bike for a guided three-hour tour of Wroclaw. Avoid tourist crowds, tired feet, and traffic while benefiting from the knowledge of an informative guide.  During this tour you will be able to admire the impressive baroque architecture of Wroclaw's Old Town, which was carefully reconstructed following WWII, check out Ostrow Tumski or Cathedral Island, the oldest part of the city, and visit Centennial Hall, an architectural masterpiece listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   Besides these sites, your tour will take you to the Main Square, Old Town Promenade, Jatki, Spiż monument of animals for slaughter, Old City Prison, University of Wroclaw, Swordsman Monument, Ossolineum, Market Hall, Polish Hills, Grunwaldzki Square, Zwierzyniecki Bridge, Wroclaw Zoo, Japanese Garden, Iglica, Szczytnicki Park, the National Museum, the House of Old Stock Exchange, and the Salt Market.

Wroclaw: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

5. Wroclaw: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Discover the highlights of Wroclaw's Old Town with the help of a private guide on a walking tour of the historic city center. During 2-hour tour, you will explore the medieval Market Square and stroll down streets to admire colorful narrow buildings, tenement houses and the Gothic façade of the 13th-century Town Hall. Follow your guide to see the unique District of Four Denominations and reach the main building of Wroclaw University with its grand Aula Leopoldina (Ceremonial Hall). Keep a look out for the famous copper dwarves that were placed around the city as part of the anti-Communist Orange Alternative movement. Take the challenge and find them all! To see even more interesting places, choose the 3-hour option and admire extraordinary buildings hidden in Slowacki’s Park, such as the Panorama Raclawicka, National Museum or Museum of Architecture. Go further and see the fantastic Bastion Ceglarski, the old fortification right next to river. On the way, you will also visit St. Adalbert's Church. The best part of Wroclaw can be seen in the 4-hour tour. The piece de resistance of sightseeing is the oldest part of the city with its magnificent cathedrals, buildings and atmosphere. It’s called Cathedral Island or Ostrow Tumski. It has few islands (Slodowa or Piasek Island), the lovely Tumski Bridge, churches, the Arcibishop’s Palace and the amazing Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Walk inside to see baroque chapels and its rich interior.

Wrocław: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Guided Walking Tour

6. Wrocław: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Guided Walking Tour

Explore the history of Warsaw on this guided walking tour. See the influence of Czechia, Poland, Austria, Prussia, and Germany on the city. Learn how the city's architectural fabric reflects its unique and tumultuous history as you pass thorugh the Old Town and the island of Ostrów Tumski.  Start at Krakowskie Przedmieście at the monument of Nicolaus Copernicus to see one of the most beautiful and lively streets of the city with its astonishing buildings, wide pedestrian areas, restaurants, shops, and greenery Follow your guide as you enjoy architecture in the Gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau and Modernist styles. Hear old stories about the city and get details about the city's current population of Polish, Ukrainian, and other international residents. Stroll past grand pre-war buildings, the fully reconstructed and colorful Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass by hulking communist architecture and modern skyscrapers. Hear about the world’s second-oldest democratic constitution, one of the most decisive battles in history, the music and life of Chopin, and the birth of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, and the scars left by the wartime deeds of Hitler and Stalin.  Uncover a thriving cultural scene, theater, music, fascinating museums, world-class restaurants and shops which make a visit to modern Warsaw a stimulating experience. End your tour in the Old Town at the heart of the city. 

Wroclaw: Multimedia Fountain Evening Show

7. Wroclaw: Multimedia Fountain Evening Show

Meet at Plac Solny and be transferred through historic Old Town and Cathedral Island to reach the show at Szczytnicki Park. Pass by several notable landmarks on the way to the show. Upon arrival, enjoy a spectacular 25-minute fountain show at the largest installation of its kind in Poland. See a variety of animations and images projected onto the water jets. With over 800 lights, 300 water projectors, and 3 fire jets, witness a colorful audio-visual performance. After the show, hop back on the bus and be returned to Plac Solny.

Wrocław: Long City Walk and River Cruise

8. Wrocław: Long City Walk and River Cruise

This is your chance to truly discover one of Europe's most unique cities. Wander the city's market square and admire the incredible colors of the biggest flower market in Wrocław. Visit the picturesque St. Elizabeth Church and see the famous copper dwarfs as well as the memorial to Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Pass the old city prison on the way to Wrocław University where you will visit the Oratorio Marianum music hall and the Aula Leopoldina, and enjoy the view from the Mathematical Tower. See the oldest university church in the world with its incredible Baroque ornamentation. Take a stroll through the old market hall and Wrocław Cathedral. Admire the cathedral, enjoy the view from the bridge and walk along the promenade. End the tour with a delightful cruise on the river Oder. Sail for 50 minutes in a return journey to the zoo. Take a seat on any of three decks on the ship or lounge in a sun chair while sipping a cold beer, wine, coffee or dessert. Relax and soak in the sights that pass you by until the trip concludes at the city center marina.

Wroclaw Private Old Town Guided Walking Tour

9. Wroclaw Private Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Ostrow Tumski and enjoy your fully private walking tour. Discover the ancient city of Wroclaw. Over the centuries, the city has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, Bohemia, the Austrian Empire, Prussia, and Germany and has been part of Poland since 1945 as a result of border changes after World War II. With those visible reminders of Czech, German and Polish rule, Wroclaw has become a truly modern European city, and one that you simply must experience for yourself. Begin the tour with a visit to the 13th-century cathedral of St. John the Baptist with its vertiginous twin towers, located on Ostrow Tumski Island, the oldest part of the city. Cross a bridge over the Oder River and enter the Old Town. More than 100 road bridges and footbridges pin together the riverbanks in Wroclaw – the only places where you’ll find more are Venice, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg and Hamburg. Stop by Wroclaw University with its the most representative part Aula Leopoldinum, a beautiful baroque hall designed by the famous Italian architect - Christophorus Tausch. Continue down medieval cobblestone streets that lead to the Market Square, one of the largest in Europe, surrounded by old tenement houses. This is the city’s municipal and cultural centre, a place of happenings, concerts and performance art, lined with terraced cafes and restaurants. Be impressed with the huge late Gothic town hall and Its tower, housing the oldest clock tower bell, installed back in 1368! The town hall cellars are home to Piwnica Świdnicka, one of the oldest European restaurants dating back to 1273. Head for neighbouring Plac Solny - Salt Square, known as the Flower Market. Play dwarves hunting, one of the most popular activities for visitors to Wroclaw. These merry gnomes are simply ubiquitous around the city centre dotting doorways, alleyways and street corners, constantly underfoot but only seen by the observant. Enjoy the most important places and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Odra River Cruise: Wroclaw Old Town, Ostrow Tumski Island

10. Odra River Cruise: Wroclaw Old Town, Ostrow Tumski Island

Your guide will greet you at the hotel and take you to the harbour. Begin your journey with a transfer or walk from your hotel to Kardynalska Harbour. Placed in a picturesque corner of Wroclaw city, the harbour hides within the neighbourhood of the Zoological Garden and the Centennial Hall. Take 1h cruise along the Odra River to admire the breathtaking panorama of the Old Town and beautiful city bridges. Enjoy stunning views of the Grunwaldzki suspension bridge from the second biggest river in Poland. During your 1h cruise you will be taken on a journey to see lots of famous monuments, such as Szczytniki lock, Pressure Tower and Ostrow Tumski Island - the oldest part of Wroclaw. You will also learn from your knowledgeable guide about the city’s history and legends gone by. After the tour you will be transferred back to reach your hotel.

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4.8 / 5

based on 848 reviews

A great tour of the old town, Cathedral Island and Centennial Hall. The tour guide, Yanek was an excellent communicator and really knew the history of Wroclaw. He was really engaging. The electric vehicle was warm and the blankets appreciated in December! At the end of the tour Yanek recommended a coffee place and a venue for dinner in the old town. We tried both, and they were excellent too! Recommended.

I was the only guest on a snowy midweek tour. Shawn (native English speaker) was a superb guide, very well prepared, informative, impressive knowledge of Polish history. A great introduction to Wroclaw. I felt sorry for the huge groups on the free tour whose guide sounded robotic., when I had such an interactive tour

Our guide Sean was very knowledgeable about the history of Wroclaw and knew a lot of details. We have learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit significant sites in the city and learn about the history of each of them.

John war brilliant, very interesting tour I had no history idea about wroclaw but now I am honestly amazed. Thanks so much.

Trip was excellent with time allowed to see the sights