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
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
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 no matter the weather. High or low temperatures, rain or snow is not a reason for us to cancel our tours. We are always here for you. The only reason for cancellations are extreme weather conditions (like heavy storms…), guide's sudden sickness or no minimum number of people (5) to run the tour, but we will always let you know using the data you provided during registration for the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 18€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
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
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Venice of the North
Discover why Wrocław, with its 100+ bridges and many islands, is called the "Venice of the North".
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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.
6The 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
