Famous Islands of Wroclaw: Cathedral Island and Sand Island
4.9
13 Ratings
Wrocław
Explore the famous islands of Wroclaw, including Cathedral Island and Sand Island, on a small group walking tour. Discover the rich history, stunning architecture, and intriguing legends of these ancient sites. Don't miss the chance to visit the Cathedral and immerse yourself in the city's fascinating past.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Archikatedra pw. Sw. Jana Chrzciciela we Wroclawiu - Your tour will start outside the Cathedral main entrance. From there you will walk round the picturesque Cathedral Island to see where in medieval times, wrongdoers could escape justice. Whilst walking, your guide will provide insight on why hundreds of years ago, dukes and clergy chose to live on the island and why the Cathedral Island is not an island anymore.
What's Included
- Small groups limited to a maximum of 10 people
- Professional, licensed guide
Additional Information
Explore the ancient section of the city where Wroclaw’s history began over a millennium ago. Join a cozy group of no more than 10 individuals to see and learn about the gems of Gothic and Baroque architecture such as the John the Baptist Cathedral, the Holy Cross Church, and Wroclaw’s many other timeless churches. Your enthusiastic, local guide will share intriguing details and legends of Wroclaw’s renowned islands.
• Explore the Cathedral Island - a unique and genuine area lit by gas lanterns
• Visit the Sand Island and its imposing Church of Our Lady on the Sand.
• Hear insightful stories about Wroclaw’s history and island legends; including Casanova’s eventful visit to Wroclaw, the tale of the Dumpling Gate, and more.
• If interested, you have the option to explore the interior of the Cathedral
• 2 h walking expedition guided by a knowledgeable, local expert
• Personalized experience limited to groups of 10 participants maximum.
Location
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Plac Katedralny
Your guide will be waiting for you with a Meet My City clipboard, outside the main entrance to the Cathedral
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(13 Ratings)
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Oskarmo
May 5, 2023
Great tour to learn about these islands - It was a very informative tour. You get a lot of insider knowledge and area. I really learned slot and enjoyed it. I like knowing what I am looking at and get a better appreciation of the city
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Magoo23
Nov 4, 2022
Connecting with Cathedral Island - My husband and I did this wonderfully informative walking tour with Anna on a bustling Sunday in Wrocław. Anna was passionate and knowledge about the history of the churches on these islands and we very very very privileged to have Anna to ourselves and hear anecdotes and learn some of Wrocław’s rich history. We saw three chapels at St John the Baptist Cathedral that were richly decorated and concluded our tour at The Church of the Lady of the Sand. Highly recommended.
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Phil
Aug 29, 2022
Wroclaw Island - A very interesting walk around the islands of Wroclaw. Anna the tour guide made the tour both fun and informative. This area is the most beautiful of the city. You will learn the history of the islands and the city. Also you will discover a few hidden gems. The tour lasted for two hours.
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Stefanbrv
Aug 8, 2020
Beautiful Wrocław - To my surprise I had a private tour with Anna as my guide. The tour was very informative and Anna had an answer to all my questions. I can really recommend booking here.
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James_d
Oct 20, 2019
Interesting Beautiful churches of Wroclaw - We toured 4 beautiful old churches. The tour guide provided plenty of history of each church and the area we were in. Very easy walking tour. Wroclaw is a charming city worth visiting. These are some of the most beautiful churches I have ever visited
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Trishlopacki
Oct 9, 2019
Beautiful Historic City! - Overwhelmed by the charming beauty of this small, hidden gem. We loved the churches as well as the beautiful architecture on the square. Lots of places to eat and visit in the area. You'll need at least three days to do the city justice. Start with a walking tour and decide to go from there. Everything is walking distance, you won't want a car because parking is horrible.
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Go561922
Aug 18, 2019
Back in time - We were staying in a place in the new part of town, dating from the communistic period. The buildings there look all the same. We dicided to walk to Cathedral island. It was a breath of fresh air to walk through the park close to the river. Families and couples sitting or playing on the grass just a few hundred meters from the busy traffic. After you cross the bridge, you jump back in time. Beautiful historic buidings are dominated by a impressive cathedral. The only thing that is disturbing this dream is the amount of tourists (individual or in groups) that try to make selfies. But even then it is a place worth visiting.
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Alina
Jul 7, 2019
Wonderful quick guide - Our tour guide Anna was super accommodating and informative! She answered every question we had and gave us such a nice overview of this amazing part of Wroclaw. We learned so much
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Martin
May 28, 2019
Great way to start your visit - Anna is a tremendous guide who clearly has a passion for her native city and keen to share this with visitors. We combined the tours of Cathedral Island and the Old part of the Wroclaw Market Square and it’s surroundings. Anna is full of information about the city and it’s history and can suggest other things that will make your visit enjoyable. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and profitable way to spend a couple of hours....better than any guide book...Thanks Anna
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Maryko1024ta
May 27, 2019
Great tour with Ania! - Highly recommend, Anna was informative and made history so fun. Her interesting and funny stories about this enchanting area was delightful and the time just flew by. Next time will take a longer tour.
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