Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town

4.6 (22 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 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 (10–65 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 on iOS & Android app. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Town Square - Old Town

15 min

Meet Filuś the dog and hear the legend of the violin-playing raftsman
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus

10 min

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.
Torun

40 min

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!
Teutonic Castle Ruins

10 min

Hear about the fortress the townspeople demolished in rebellion and the toilet tower they left standing...
St. Mary's Church

Passing by

A towering Gothic masterpiece with a royal burial and a bloody backstory
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus

10 min

Hear about the famous astronomer and spot Toruń's most Instagrammed building
Old Town Hall

Passing by

Find out what sets apart the clock tower and see if you can count the alleged 365 windows of the town hall
Stop 8

Passing by

Home to "God's Trumpet," a 7-ton bell said to delay the apocalypse

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

The tour ends near the Teutonic castle in front of a famous eatery

Using your ticket

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.

⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

⁠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 the day of the tour. You can still cancel if your plans change.

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

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.