Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the charm of Katowice, its vibrant Old Town, Market Square and the iconic Spodek! Learn about the history of Silesian mining, Industrial Revolution, WWII and Communism. Optional: visit a former coal-mining site and Nikiszowiec district.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Katowice Old Town
Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
3-hour: Katowice Old Town & Former Coal Mine
Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town, visit a former coal-mining site and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
5-hour: Katowice Old Town, Former Coal Mine & Nikiszowiec
Enjoy a private tour of the Old Town, visit a former coal-mining site and see the Market Square, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace, Philharmony, Spodek and more.
What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Pickup from accommodation located in Katowice Old Town
- Private Walking Tour of Katowice Old Town Highlights
- Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (5-hour tour only)
- Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (3- and 5-hour tours only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
- Tickets to the observation deck of the tower shaft (optional in the summer season)
- Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (in the 2-hour tour)
- Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (in the 2- and 3-hour tours)
- Pickup from accommodation located outside Katowice Old Town
Meeting Location
Sokolska 2
40-084 Katowice, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Silesian Museum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Silesian Theatre
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
International Congress Center
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Katowice
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Pickup from accommodation located in Katowice Old Town.
- Private Walking Tour of Katowice Old Town Highlights.
- Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (5-hour tour only).
- Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (3- and 5-hour tours only).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language.
- Tickets to the observation deck of the tower shaft (optional in the summer season).
- Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (in the 2-hour tour).
- Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (in the 2- and 3-hour tours).
- Pickup from accommodation located outside Katowice Old Town.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Pickup from accommodation located in Katowice Old Town
- Private Walking Tour of Katowice Old Town Highlights
- Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (5-hour tour only)
- Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (3- and 5-hour tours only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
- Tickets to the observation deck of the tower shaft (optional in the summer season)
- Tour of Katowice Cultural Zone and a former coal-mining site (in the 2-hour tour)
- Tour of Nikiszowiec with 2-way public transport tickets (in the 2- and 3-hour tours)
- Pickup from accommodation located outside Katowice Old Town
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
