Griffins and Grudges of Szczecin Old Town Self Guided Walk

2 h 3 min Free cancellation Private tour

Griffins and Grudges of Szczecin Old Town Self Guided Walk, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Walk through centuries of history in one of Poland's most underrated cities. This self guided audio tour covers 20 stops across 4.5 kilometres, from medieval fortress tunnels beneath the railway station to the award winning Philharmonic that rose from wartime ruins.

Follow the trail of the Griffin dynasty, the dukes who ruled Pomerania for centuries until a scorned noblewoman's curse sealed their fate. Stand where Catherine the Great was born, explore Poland's second tallest church tower, and discover how a ginger tomcat became one of the city's most beloved folk heroes.

Along the way, hear how herring built and broke the city's fortune, how a banking family collapsed after lending to kings, and how workers fought for freedom at the birthplace of Poland's Solidarity movement.

Over 23,000 travelers have used our self guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee. Available in 9 languages with offline GPS navigation, explore at your own pace any time of day.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 3 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones

Itinerary

Szczecin Underground Routes

5 min

Pass by Poland's largest civilian air raid shelter, five levels deep with three metre thick reinforced walls.
Plac Tobrucki

5 min

Stand where a beloved bronze fountain was melted for wartime bullets and learn about the campaign to bring her back.
Stop 3

5 min

Step inside a brick Gothic church whose tilted interior pillars reveal a near collapse that engineers barely reversed.
Stop 4

5 min

Walk among bronze captains and hear how a medieval pirate escaped a dungeon through a bishop's miraculous dream.
Stop 5

5 min

Explore a six hundred year old seat of power where Sweden and Denmark negotiated the Treaty of Stettin.
Stop 6

5 min

Look up at Poland's second-tallest church tower, saved from demolition by one clever bureaucratic argument.
Stop 7

5 min

Stand where a princess was born before she overthrew her husband and ruled the largest empire on Earth.
The Pomeranian Dukes' Castle

5 min

Enter the hilltop seat of the Griffin dynasty and hear how one woman's curse appeared to doom their bloodline.
The Royal Gate

5 min

Read Prussian victory symbols carved into a triumphal gate announcing the end of Swedish rule over the Baltic.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on your self-guided tour app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from us sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for your company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠It is recommended to wear modest clothing if you wish to enter the religious sites on the tour

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home