Wrocław's Islands and Bridges: Evening Walking Tour
Evening tour of Wrocław’s riverfront: we follow the Oder River through the city centre, exploring its islands and bridges, watch the lamplighter ignite the gas lamps on Cathedral Island, and hear how historic floods shaped the city. Stops include Odrzańska/Kuźnicza Str., the University/Pomorski Bridge, and Słodowa and Piasek Islands.
Basic Information
Total time
1h 45m
Language
English, Polish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Aleksander Fredro’s statue, Market Square Nearest public transport: Oławska tram stop; Zamkowa tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Wrocław guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
♿️ Tour suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
Called by some the “Venice of the North”, settled on Odra River, Wrocław is a city of more than 100 bridges and 21 islands. Take an evening stroll with us past amazingly illuminated architecture along the river banks. Walk through the most picturesque areas in the city center and witness the unique ritual of lighting vintage lamps, just as it was done in the old days.
Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere, relax and listen to stories and such of how nature can shape the fate of the city, learn about the biggest flood in modern history that happened just over two decades ago. Admire the bravery of the Wroclavians who had to stand up for the city and by accident have learned how to … love it for the first time since World War II. What story is hiding behind this statement? Come check it out! According to our guests it might just be the most beautiful and romantic tour in Europe.
The tour is also available on request as a private tour – book by email .
Highlights
- 1
Venice of the North
Discover why Wrocław, with its 100+ bridges and many islands, is called the "Venice of the North".
- 2
Illuminated Riverfront
Enjoy an evening stroll along the Odra River, admiring the city's beautifully illuminated architecture.
- 3
Cathedral Island
Visit Ostrów Tumski, the oldest and most spiritual part of the city, filled with historic churches.
- 4
Gas Lamp Lighter
Witness the unique daily ritual of a lamplighter manually lighting the historic gas lamps.
- 5
Wrocław's Islands
Explore some of the city's most picturesque islands, including Słodowa Island and Piasek Island.
- 6
The Great Flood
Hear the dramatic story of the 1997 flood and how it shaped the city's modern identity.
Map
Aleksander Fredro’s statue, Market Square Nearest public transport: Oławska tram stop; Zamkowa tram stop
Our customers said about us
Wroclaw
5.0Chelle
Enthusiastic and interesting
Szymon was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the nature in the town, which was an unexpected bonus. We even saw the lamplighter. Highly recommend this interesting tour.
Wroclaw
5.0Tim
Islands & Bridges with Adam
The tour with Adam over the bridges and islands was outstandingly good. The route was well chosen, giving us a great insight into the beauty and history of Wrocław. He also talked a lot about the current life of Wrocław's residents. And answered every question we asked him excellently. I can only recommend the tour to everyone and will probably even do the same tour again the next time I'm in this beautiful city.
Wroclaw
5.0Krzysztof
Polecam zwiedzanie mostów z Panem Adamem. Ciekawie opowiada i na wszystkie dociekliwe pytania odpowiada.
Wroclaw
5.0Diogo Monteiro
Amazing Tour by Adam!
Adam was my guide in this tour and I loved every moment of it! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and he answered every question I've had to him. It was a fantastic tour, I loved getting to know more about Wroclaw! Thank you Adam, and thank you Walkative! :))
Wroclaw
5.0B i A
Idźcie koniecznie!
Bardzo ciekawa wycieczka, głównie dzięki przewodnikowi - Pan Szymon jest świetnym przewodnikiem : ) Ma wiedzę, opowiada zajmująco, zakątki są piękne, spaceruje się nadzwyczaj przyjemnie, żal wycieczkę kończyć (to była nasza kolejna wycieczka z Panem Szymonem, i na pewno nie ostatnia /jeśli tylko we Wrocławiu będziemy/). Ciekawostką jest, że po zakończonej wycieczce człowiek uświadamia sobie, że... tak naprawdę o mostach Wrocławia nie dowiedział się niczego, poza tym, że mosty są. Ale podkreślmy: mimo tej zadziwiającej cechy, wycieczka jest ciekawa, zajmująca i godna polecenia : )
Wroclaw
5.0Barbara und Gunnar
Engagierte und kompetente, kurzweilige Führung
Adam ist ein freundlicher, interessierter und engagierter Fremdenführer. Es hat Spaß gemacht, mit ihm Breslau zu erleben.
Wroclaw
5.0Vicky Hughson
Szymon was the best!
We loved our tour with Szymon. He was enthusiastic and generous with his knowledge. We found out things about the islands and nature of Wroclaw/Poland that we never would have known otherwise. He even managed to enable us to find the Lamplighter - so that was a highlight too!
Wroclaw
5.0John Downes
Relaxed and informative
Michal was a guide with a genuine passion for his work. Not only did we gain historical knowledge about Wroclaw, we gained a feel and a sense of the culture and identity of this beautiful town.
Wroclaw
5.0Mirek
Highly recommend Michal
Really enjoyed the story the tour
Wroclaw
5.0Zuzanna
Islands & Bridges of Wrocław with Szymon
It was an enjoyable and informative experience with a great guide, Szymon, who made it engaging for all of us. With some fun facts regarding the history, nature, and culture, it is a great way to see this part of the city.
