The Birthplace of Poland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Poznań

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| Poznan, Poland

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45 to 75 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Poznan’s two oldest neighbourhoods without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See where Polish kings and princes are buried and what the city looked like over ten centuries ago
• Hear from producer Wiktor Marcinkowski, a local who’s passionate about sharing Poznan’s lesser-known sites
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Ostrów Tumski
61-10Poznań, Poland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Jana Lubrańskiego
61-003 Poznań, Poland

The tour ends in front of the Lubrański Academy.

What To Expect

Ostrow Tumski (Pass By)

This self-guided audio tour takes place in Poznan's Cathedral Island. You'll hear about the area while you walk and take in some of its many sights.

Ostrow Tumski - (Cathedral Island) (Pass By)

The tour starts in front of the scale model of the Island. You'll hear a bit about the island, and how VoiceMap works before you get going.

Church of Our Lady in summo (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Church of Our Lady in Summo. You'll hear about the church including how underneath it there's a vast relic of Mieszko's palace and palace chapel.

Poznan Cathedral Of St Peter And Paul (Pass By)

The tour passes by the oldest Polish cathedral, Poznan Cathedral. You'll learn about the cathedral while you walk.

Pałac Arcybiskupów Poznańskich (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Archbishop's Palace. You'll hear about the building and its many iterations while you walk.

Jordan Bridge (Pass By)

The tour takes you over the Jordan Bridge. You'll hear how the bridge was built, destroyed and rebuilt to finally reconnect Cathedral Island and Śródka District.

Srodka (Pass By)

The tour takes you through the Śródka District which at one stage, was independent from the rest of Poland.

Mural Śródka (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Srodka mural which is one of the first wall paintings of this type in Poland.

Kościół Rzymskokatolicki pw. św. Małgorzaty (dawny Filipinów) (Pass By)

The tour passes by Saint Margaret Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.

Brama Poznania (Pass By)

The tour passes by Brama Poznania. Porta Posnania Heritage Center is a state-of-the-art museum created in 2014 to show the fascinating issues connected with the areas of Cathedral Island and Śródka District.

Cathedral Lock (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Cathedral Lock, a 19th-century element of the Prussian fortification system.

Archeological Reserve Genius Loci (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Genius Loci. This modern museum shows not only the relics of the one thousand-year-old borough's walls but also 3D immersive films

Archdiocese Museum in Poznań (Pass By)

The tour ends in front of the archdiocese Museum in Poznan. This place played an important role not only in the city but in the whole country from the 1500s until the 1700s.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Birthplace of Poland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Poznań?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025