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Szczecin: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

1. Szczecin: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Szczecin is a charmful seaport town, known for its unique urban planning based on the Orion constellation. Embark with us on a quest to discover Szczecin’s architectural monuments and immerse yourself in the city’s history and urban legends. The 2-hour tour will follow the medieval trail through the Old Town. You will start at the quiet park Plac Andersa, where your Private Guide will show you a couple of interesting monuments, such as Jan Czekanowski’s Bench, which is a popular photo spot for the locals and tourists. Further on, at the Victory Square you will marvel at the Water Gate fountain, and the beautiful neo-Gothic architecture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and the Church of St Wojciech. Step inside St Wojciech to see elegant ornaments, a stunning altar and rosetta windows, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the church and its patron. Follow your Private Guide through the lively Old Town streets to get tips on the best local restaurants, pubs and clubs. See one of the only significant remnants of the 18th century city fortifications, the Harbour Gate, and stroll to the tallest church in Pomerania, the soaring 14th century Cathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle. Around the market square, you will find some noble residences and ornate houses, such as the House of Loitz. The tour will end at the adorable Hay Market Square, featuring the Old Town Hall and the fantastic, gingerbread-style colorful houses. Choose the 3-hour option to learn even more about Szczecin and enjoy an extended route. Stroll along the Piastowski Boulevard to admire the scenic views over the West Oder River and discover the city's crown jewel: the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle! Marvel at its elegant exterior featuring the medieval astronomical clock, and step inside the renaissance courtyards to hear fascinating stories about the powerful Dukes of Pomerania. Lastly, stroll along the popular Chrobry Embankment to see stunning monuments like the Chrobry Embankment Fountain and the National Museum in Szczecin. Pick the 4-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to the Archcathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle (Szczecin Cathedral) and admire the phenomenal panoramic views of the city from the basilica’s 110m tower. In addition, you will enjoy a walk around the Solidarity square, where you will see the Royal Gate, Sundial, and a Monument to the Victims of December 1970. You will also see the iconic, ice-like Karlowicz Philharmonic, which has received several architectural awards for its unique design of translucent ribbed-glass façade and intriguing geometric shapes.

Szczecin Private Vodka Tasting Tour

2. Szczecin Private Vodka Tasting Tour

Take part in the amazing party tour while you will get a great combination of facts and experience of Vodka. Get with your friends a tasting and lesson in the same time. You will drink white, flavoured vodka as well as legendary liqueurs and play the game to compare the flavors among your mates. The guide will teach you how to drink vodka in the Polish tradition and tell you about the occasions in which the Poles drink vodka and why it is said to be the national drink. So it will be many information for you about Polish vodka, history and culture of Poland and the city. All places are carefully chosen to show you the various atmospheres that reflect different periods of Polish culture. During your tour, you will also taste Polish appetizers as perfect matches to vodka. We have prepared for you a great composition of Polish vodkas including 4 different kinds: • white vodka (Potato, Grain) • flavoured vodka (Nuts, Lemon) • liqueur • 70% Absinthe During 2-hours option you will taste a set of 5 vodkas and some appetizers at 3 different venues. If you want to try more different flavours of vodka then 3-hours option is for you. Special 7 shots at 4 different venues with appetizers which are perfect match to vodka. There is also option to choose 4-hours option if you would like to have the best combination of Polish vodkas and traditional food in 5 venues. Enjoy 10 vodkas and more food than you are able to eat. If you and your guys like partying and nightlife tours it is absolutely “Must Do” during your stay in Poland!

Szczecin: Medieval Old Town Private Walking Tour

3. Szczecin: Medieval Old Town Private Walking Tour

Hear legends, facts, and stories of the Duchy of Pomerania and discover the remains of the city fortifications while walking with your private guide. Start the trail at Plac Andersa where you will discover some monuments hidden by the trees and plants in the park. See some Roman Catholic churches, admire their stunning towers and take a look at the interior of the Church of St. Wojciech. Next, find the Water Gate, a fantastic fountain which has a colorful water show after sunset. See the great 14th-century Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle. Pass by the former noble residences and ornate houses of the Old Town, including the decorative Loitz's Tenement, now home to the State High School of Visual Arts. Walk towards the Odra River to see the Market Sienny Square with its magnificent Town Hall. Follow your guide to one of the best views in the city at Bulwar Piastowski. Then make your way the pride of Szczecin, the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle. Finally, admire the beautifully-decorated buildings and finally stroll down the Wały Chrobrego promenade.

Szczecin Underground Routes and Old Town Private WalkingTour

4. Szczecin Underground Routes and Old Town Private WalkingTour

Szczecin is fantastic city situated in West Pomerania with huge and fascinating history. Through years Szczecin was very important place on maps during World War II. Right here Germans built anti-aircraft shelter which has survived to this day and now you have an extraordinary opportunity to explore and find out on your own how it looks like. Germans used 18th century corridors to finish this shelter. After the WWII the shelter was converted into a nuclear one. During the air raids it was a shelter for approx. 5000 people. It is located at a depth of 5 levels. The walls and ceiling are made of 3 meters of reinforced concrete. The total surface area of the shelter is about 3000 m2. Go inside and experience unique show with many exhibitions, mannequins, photos, movies played with special sounds and lights. All of it make you an interesting lesson about World War II in an exciting way. In 2-hours version you will walk along “World War II Route” in the shelter as the main attraction and after this your guide will take you also to the Old Town where you can admire Medieval sights of the city, beautiful landscapes of Odra River from Bulwar Piastowski and see adorable Market Sienny Square with Town Hall. For those who want to see more we prepared also 3-hours option which includes not one, but two! special routes in Undergrounds Shelter. The other one is different show about Cold War and life during PRL times. You will have two experiences in the shelter and then walking with your private guide around fantastic Old Town.

Szczecin Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle Exterior Private Tour

5. Szczecin Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle Exterior Private Tour

Do you know who the Dukes of Pomerania were? Join our passionate Local Guide on a private tour of the Old Town to discover Szczecin's top-ranked attraction, the Ducal Castle. Visit the castle courtyards and immerse yourself in medieval tales of the Duchy of Pomerania. Experience the living history of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle. Book a 2-hour tour to see the Ducal Castle in Szczecin. Your Private Guide will meet you at a convenient meeting point at Harbour Gate and take you on a walk through the many market squares and charming streets of the Old Town, passing by the magnificent Basilica of St. James the Apostle. At every turn you will discover more interesting facts and myths about Szczecin and Pomerania. The city’s most important heritage site is its renaissance castle. The guide will show you the old horse stables and castle exteriors along with live commentary on life in the Middle Ages, when the castle was the official seat of powerful dukes. You will explore 2 inner courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, admiring its unique blend of the gothic and Pomeranian mannerism architectural style. This experience will let you get to know Szczecin in a nutshell! Choose a 3-hour tour to see more of Szczecin! On this extended walking tour you will see the Royal Gate in Solidarity Square, the modern and avant-garde building of the Karlowicz Philharmonic, and the monuments along Wały Chrobrego. The landmark elevated promenade offers picturesque views of the Oder River and is a great place to learn about Polish maritime history.

From Berlin: Private Full-Day Tour to Poland

6. From Berlin: Private Full-Day Tour to Poland

Szczecin, Poland's third-largest city, is a great day excursion from Berlin. This attractive and scenic city on the banks of the Oder river has plenty of activities for history buffs and foodies both. The historic area of the city is distinguished by bourgeois tenement homes from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, which is why it is usually referred to as the Paris of the North. Visit a renaissance Castle of Pomeranian Dukes and enter The Dialogue Center to learn about the life behind The Iron Curtain during the soviet occupation. Outside of the city, a twisted forest is emerging. It's a natural occurrence that's never been fully explained. On this personalized tour, you will sample a variety of delicious Polish cuisine. Snacks and drinks are also available during the journey.

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