Katowice Old Town Walking Tour
Description
Tour with a local Silesian with both Polish and German origins. This ensures that you will be provided with the most objective information possible on the region. The tour does not only present Katowice's top sights and its history but also practical information on what to do in the area, where to eat and drink well, or where to get some high-quality entertainment. The tour shows the favorite places, practices, and traditions of locals. The mission of this tour is to introduce our guests to the passionate complexity of the region’s unique culture and origins. We can customize starting time of the tour on request.
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Itinerary
Silesian Theater, Skarbek and Zenit (the shopping dream place of communistic Poland), the oldest buildings in the city
Silesia's party, eating and drinking out venue.
Breath-taking architecture from outside, artworks of top Polish artists inside.
The most prestigious music academy in Poland.
Former seat of parliament of Authonomic Silesia Region.
Local's favourite theater with informal vibe.
Catholic-like from outside, protestant-like inside. Representing the mixed origins of Silesia region and its spirituality.
Pass through Miarka Square, Dworcowa street, 3 maja street to Stawowa. Appreciating 19-century tenements and seeing the oldest high-school in Katowice.
Monument to commemorate Silesian scouts opposing Nazis in 1939.
Venue for art exibitions, international meetups and other events.
A monument to commemorate 3 Silesian uprisings.
The symbol of the city.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We walk 6,5 km during this tour.
Reviews(5)
A great historical perspective and overview of current Katowice and Silésian culture with a responsive and knowledgeable guide.
Hearing about how Selesia kept changing hands between the Slavs and Germans. The beautiful church buildings were also great 👍
Best tour I’ve even had; solo customer so got all the attention to myself. Malwina so knowledgeable and experienced which made the whole tour not only interesting but also a learning session for me. Highly recommended this tour and tour guide!
I loved this tour. It felt a little bit informal, slightly improvised. However, five minutes into it I realised it wasn’t being improvised, but tailored to my needs and questions. Malwina does a fabulous job in showing her city and explaining the Silesian culture and state of mind. It is pretty much like walking with a friend who’s proud of her city. Katowice is a slightly hard to discover place. With some guidance, it turns very interesting. Malwina showed me a place that I would otherwise never understood and I’m very grateful for that.
I had an amazing time! Guide's knowledge and enthusiasm were impressive. There was no question she couldn't answer. Strongly recommending this tour as you won't be able to find such stories in a guidebook.
