Wrocław Old Town & Ostrów Tumski Historical Walking Tour
Introduction to Wrocław—its history and culture: we explore the Old Town and Ostrów Tumski, tracing centuries of Czech, Polish, Austrian, and Prussian–German rule. Highlights include the Main Square with the Town Hall, Wrocław University, the Ossolineum, and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, noting the city’s post-WWII reconstruction and its network of river islands.
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Basic Information
Total time
2h 30m
Language
English, German, Spanish, 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
A city with a coat of arms composed of 5 different ones, reflecting 5 different historical periods. Over its history, Wrocław has changed hands countless times: its founder was Czech, then it was conquered by the Poles. Later, it was taken back by the Czechs, who were then annexed to Austria. Then, Prussia took it from Austria, and then Prussia became Germany. And this is when World War II started… Sounds like a mess, right?
Because of all those processes and their location in the heart of Europe, British historian Norman Davies once described Wrocław as Europe’s microcosm. He said that everything that happened on the old continent at some point happened here.
Walk with us through this charming city full of buildings that are silent witnesses to its long and complicated history. Wrocław is the key to understanding the complexity of Europe’s history. So, let us puzzle it all out together during the Old Town Wrocław FREE Walkative! TOUR.
After walking around the Old Town we recommend taking World War II & Jewish Wrocław tour and Dwarfs & Communist Wrocław to understand the history of Wrocław better!
Highlights
- 1
Main Market Square
One of Europe's largest medieval market squares, teeming with life and colourful tenement houses.
- 2
Old Town Hall
An outstanding example of Gothic architecture and a symbol of the city's historical wealth.
- 3
Solny Square
The city's historic auxiliary market, once the centre of the salt trade, now a flower market.
- 4
Jatki Shambles
A picturesque medieval street that was once home to the city’s butchers.
- 5
Wrocław University
A stunning university building, famous for its magnificent Baroque assembly hall, the Aula Leopoldina.
- 6
Market Hall
A historic early 20th-century food hall with unique architecture, bustling with local vendors.
- 7
Ostrów Tumski
The oldest, most tranquil part of the city, also known as Cathedral Island.
Map
Aleksander Fredro’s statue, Market Square Nearest public transport: Oławska tram stop; Zamkowa tram stop
Our customers said about us
Wroclaw
5.0ا سوزان
شكرا جزيلا لك سوزان. لقد استمتعنا معك وكنت مرحة واعطيتنا معلومات جميلة تستحقين الافضل شكرا
Wroclaw
5.0Gorka Jiménez
Tour muy ameno y con buenas recomendaciones
Hicimos el tour del centro histórico con Liliana y aparte de hacer el tour bastante ameno y llevadero, las recomendaciones de lugares de donde comer fueron un grandísimo acierto.
Wroclaw
5.0Maria
Entretenido
La guía Liliana ha hecho que todos estemos atentos, contando.la historia con detalle y haciéndola muy amena. Recomendable 100%.
Wroclaw
5.0First Steps in Wrocław
An excellent introduction to the main buildings, spaces and history points of this very special city. Szymon was our guide - keen to share his knowledge, enthusiasm, fun facts and love of the city. Lots of tips and suggestions for the to-do list after the tour and for at least a week-worth of further exploration beyond. Thank you Szymon!
Wroclaw
5.0Wonderful tour
Fantastic tour of Wroclaw today with Justyna - informative, interesting and humorous. Absolutely wonderful.
Wroclaw
5.0Amazing Tour
From the moment our guide met us at the designated starting point in the Old Town, the tour felt well‑organised and welcoming. I left the tour having learnt so much about Wrocław, which was so interesting. The guide (Matt) was great at explaining everything, very attentive and friendly. Cannot wait to use Walkative again in the future!
Wroclaw
5.0Excellent tour!
This was a fantastic walking tour, (and the beautiful weather helped!) Simon was so knowledgeable & made the whole tour really enjoyable & interesting. I would definitely recommend this.
Wroclaw
5.0Marta Z
Wrocław Stare Miasto
Wspaniały tour! Bardzo profesjonalny przewodnik- pan Łukasz (5/5) z perfekcyjnym angielskim- miło było słuchać. Dowcipny, inteligentny, z ogromem wiedzy. Bardzo polecamy- Marta i Adam ż Białegostoku
Wroclaw
5.0Lisa
Shimon was fantastic for Old Town Wroclaw
This was an excellent tour! Shimon was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Wroclaw- highly recommended!
Wroclaw
5.0Hendrikje
Tolle Tour
Die sehr informative und unterhaltsame Tour mit SUSI war ein echtes Highlight. Sie gab uns viele Infos auch zu ungewöhnlichen Orten und zum Alltag in Polen. Besonderes Lob für ihre charmante Art und die individuellen Tipps für den weiteren Wroclaw-Besuch! Super!
