Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet Filuś the dog and hear the legend of the violin-playing raftsman
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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!
Stop 4
Hear about the fortress the townspeople demolished in rebellion and the toilet tower they left standing...
Stop 5
A towering Gothic masterpiece with a royal burial and a bloody backstory
Stop 6
Hear about the famous astronomer and spot Toruń's most Instagrammed building
Stop 7
Find out what sets apart the clock tower and see if you can count the alleged 365 windows of the town hall
Stop 8
Home to "God's Trumpet," a 7-ton bell said to delay the apocalypse
What’s included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access on iOS & Android app. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
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
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
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