Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town
Overview
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.
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
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Panny Marii 2
87-100 Toruń, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
rynek Nowomiejski 8
87-100 Toruń, Poland
The tour ends near the Teutonic castle in front of a famous eatery
What To Expect
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Town Square - Old Town
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torun
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teutonic Castle Ruins
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Mary's Church (pass by)
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town Hall (pass by)
St. Johns' Cathedral (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-472599P22
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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).
- 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.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town 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
- 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
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
