Full day tour from Warsaw to Torun

I invite You to take a one-day tour from Warsaw to Torun, one of Poland’s best-kept secrets. Torun is famous for its red bricks architecture, gingerbread, and a historical hero local astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus – in the Polish language Mikołaj Kopernik. Toruń was founded by the Teutonic Knights Order in 1233. Access to the Vistula contributed to the development of a prospering river port in the city.

 In 1280, the Torun joined the mercantile Hanseatic League and thus became an important medieval trade center.

Contrary to Warsaw, Gdansk and some other Polish cities, Torun suffered no damage during World War II, which is why it has retained its authentic character.

ITINERARY:

• Pick up from your hotel in Warsaw & drive to Torun – app. 2,5 hours.

• Visit The Living Museum of Gingerbreads in Torun where You will make your own gingerbread (must be booked in advance).

• After our hands-on gingerbread-making demonstration, You will explore Torun’s Old Town with me.

• Old Town Market Square including Town Hall building, SS. John the Baptist Cathedral Arthus Court building, St. Mary Church.

• Nicolaus Copernicus House – where You will learn about the famous astronomer’s life by exploring the permanent exhibition – Nicolaus Copernicus – “Life and Work “. 

• You will learn why the is the Leaning Tower of Torun leaning.

After the Torun tour, You will have lunch at the milk bar Pod Arkadami which is a great place for those who want to have an inexpensive meal. Apart from traditional breakfast or lunch dishes, it serves very good (and cheap) toasted sandwiches and delicious waffles.

Duration 10-12 hours. Total amount: 550 Euro

(VAN for 1-7 passengers) – Driving & Walking Tour