Wrocław, The European Capital of Culture - Old Town Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Wroclaw

Why has Wrocław become 2016 the cultural capital of Europe?
Find out during the tour.

The city certainly deserved the name.

Wrocław is a multicultural metropolis on the Oder River. Several hundred years in the hands of the Germans - today ruled by Poles.

During the tour, you will see how Wrocław has changed over the centuries. You will learn the German and Polish history of the city.

Lots of interesting stories about famous people - inhabitants of Wrocław and pre-war Breslau.

We start the trip on Market Square, we get to know the oldest medieval history of Wrocław.

Then we move to the times when the city was ruled by student corporations and a university was established.

Why is there a naked swordsman standing in front of the university? We visit the pearl of Wrocław Baroque - the University of Wrocław, climb the tower, and admire the beautiful panorama of the city.

We visit the university museum and the most beautiful church in Wrocław, the university church.

We get to know Wrocław's Nobel Prize winners and their lives. The German ones and the Polish ones.

We end in the post-war years - this is where Polish history begins.

On arrival

The walking tour starts at the Wrocław Market Square, at the Old Town Hall, and at Malajski Bear. Nearby is the entrance to the "Piwnica Świdnicka" restaurant.

Things to note

The entrance ticket to the University of Wrocław is not included in the price of the tour. (cost: 5 Euro) The University is closed on Wednesdays. A minimum number of participants: 4 people.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.