Poznan From Polan Tribe to World War II Self Guided Walking Tour
Description
Step into the heart of Poznań and trace its story from the city’s earliest days to its fight for freedom. This self-guided walking tour takes you through the Old Town’s most iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Cathedral Island, the colorful Town Hall with its famous goat legend, Baroque Fara Church, and the Royal Palace where decisions that shaped Poland’s future were made. Along the way, you’ll uncover tales of Prussian rule, Nazi occupation, and the fierce battles that scarred but never broke the city. Hear about the hidden corners, striking monuments, and stories of resilience—like the dramatic 1956 Uprising—woven into Poznań’s streets. With clear directions, engaging commentary, and the freedom to explore at your own pace, you’ll experience history coming alive right where it happened. Perfect for first-time visitors, history lovers, and curious travelers eager to see beyond the surface of Poznań.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the Town Hall and hear the legend of the goats and the origins of Poznań.
Discover the story of the Pillory and the Fontanna Prozerpiny just outside the Town Hall.
Learn about the Old Town and how WWII left its mark here.
Walk past Pałac Górków, where a powerful magnate tied to the Polish‑Lithuanian union once lived.
Visit Fara Church, a Baroque masterpiece, and discover its story and highlights inside.
Visit the Royal Palace, where key decisions shaping Poland’s future were made and know more about its history.
Uncover the story of this place and its part in Poland regaining freedom in 1918.
Learn about the hardships under Prussian rule and how Poznań was freed.
Visit the Imperial Castle and learn how the Nazis reshaped Poznań, and what became of the city after WWII.
Visit the 1956 Uprising Monument and learn why it was built and what its design symbolizes.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Very good, I'll keep M Application
Merci pour votre retour ! Ravis que l'application vous ait plu au point de la garder. Au plaisir de vous revoir sur une prochaine balade Tourific !
Very nice interactive tour a fun way to see Poznań at your own pace. Audio guide was really informative, easy to understand and interesting
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are glad the interactive format made for a fun way to explore Poznań, and that the audio guide was clear and informative. Hope to see you on another Tourific walk soon.
Very practical. It leaves you free to stop and focus as long as you need. He explains it lightly and doesn't get heavy. We will certainly repeat
¡Muchas gracias! Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado la libertad y el formato ligero del tour. Será un placer acompañarte de nuevo en otra experiencia.
We ran out of free tour at the last minute and chose this option to get to know the city. The experience has been very good, everything is very well explained with interesting data, and the map and photos help a lot.
¡Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra que esta opción haya sido una buena alternativa y que hayas disfrutado la experiencia. Esperamos verte en otro tour pronto.
Wanted to do a walking tour and this was available. I found it very well put together and the photos of the starting places helpful
Thank you! We’re glad you found the tour well put together and the photos helpful. Hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
