The Port of Szczecin is one of the city’s greatest treasures, playing an important role in the local economy, trade and everyday lives of its inhabitants. On this exclusive tour you will explore the highlights of Szczecin Old Town then embark on a cruise adventure along the West Oder River. Discover the charms of the city and its harbour.
The 3-hour tour will start at the Roman Catholic Parish of St John the Baptist, and you'll also see the Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Wojciech’s Church. Follow your Private Guide along the lively streets to the Harbour Gate, topped with carved Prussian crests, which is one of the only significant remnants of the 18th century city fortifications. Further on you will see one of the most important churches in Pomerania, the Cathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle, also known as Szczecin Cathedral. Another point of the Market Square, featuring the Old Town Hall and adorable, gingerbread-style colorful houses.
The highlight of this tour will be exploring the city’s harbour. Stroll along the scenic Piast's Boulevard and the promenade of Chrobry Embankment, featuring magnificent architectural monuments such as the Maritime Academy, the National Museum and the Regional Authority. The guide will give you your cruise tickets and you will hop on board a small, comfortable boat that will sail along the river. An audio-guide in your native language will help you to navigate the sights, such as the Contemporary Theater, the Ewa Elevator (the tallest in Poland), the “Gryfia” shipyard, and Marina Goclaw with a view of the historic Bismarck tower and the forest Uroczysko Kupala. It will be an unforgettable experience that will make you appreciate Szczecin’s history and culture even more.
Choose the 4-hour option to learn more about Szczecin and enjoy a longer walking route with the cruise. You will see the former noble residence House of Loitz, and Szczecin’s most valuable jewel, the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle! Marvel at its elegant exterior, featuring a medieval astronomical clock, and hear the fascinating stories of its former rulers, the Duchy of Pomerania.