Katowice City Walk
Katowice is known to be a typical industrial city. Its short but dynamic history has resulted in a fascinating variety of such architectural styles like German Gothic, inter-war Art Nouveau and some shockingly different socialist architecture. The industrial revolution changed a small village into a modern urban center of great industrial, economic and political importance. In the 21st century we can notice a multinational, multicultural and multireligious development of Katowice and observe how it becomes a thriving cultural and congress center. Join us for a pleasant walk of the centre of Katowice to discover the most important sites of the capital city of Upper Silesia.
We organize private Katowice City Walks on request
Tour itinerary:
- meeting our private city guide in chosen language at your hotel at chosen time (if your hotel is located too far from the centre, we suggest a meeting point or at additional cost we can provide private transfer service)
- 3 hours of walking tour of the centre of Katowice that includes all important sites of this district of the city:
- Main Market Square area – the city’s ”showplace”; the buildings at the square were built in the mid-nineteenth century; during the years of People’s Republic of Poland, some historic tenement houses were demolished in order to build some modern service facilities – Silesian Theatre – cultural institution of the Silesian Voivodeship named after S. Wyspianski, existing since 1907 in Katowice; known to be the biggest drama stage in the region
- shopping Malls „Zenit” and „Skarbek” – cult department stores from the times of the communism era; Zenit was the first such facility in Poland – opened in 1962, it is an example of modernity – it had an escalator, glazed everywhere with a characteristic shape; it quickly turned out that one such facility would not be enough for the emerging huge agglomeration so another store was built – a much larger one; Skarbek was constructed in 1972−1974
- Silesian Insurgents Park – a pleasant, large park located in the city center of Katowice with the Monument to the Silesian Insurgents – commemorating citizens who took part in 3 uprisings against German authorities and fought for joining Silesia to Poland in 1919-1921
- Spodek Hall – the symbol of Katowice; a round, steel and reinforced concrete construction which holds important sport and show events
Whole tour lasts up to 3 hours
Prices:
- 650 PLN for a group of up to 20 people
What is included?:
- service of our professional private city guide in chosen language for up to 3 hours of walking sightseeing tour of Katowice
This private tour is available in following languages:
English, German, French, Russian
*some languages may be subject to availability and prices can vary
Choose number of participants
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A great introduction to Katowice! The walking tour covered all the main highlights and some hidden gems. The guide was excellent, sharing both historical facts and modern stories that made the city feel alive. The tour included stops at iconic spots like the Silesian Museum and the Cathedral of Christ the King. I only wish we had a bit more time at some locations, but overall, it was a wonderful experience.
What a fantastic way to discover Katowice! The city’s blend of industrial heritage and contemporary culture was beautifully showcased on this walking tour. The guide was engaging and shared intriguing details about the city’s architecture and landmarks. I especially loved visiting the Spodek and the old coal mine turned cultural center. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about Katowice’s unique character.
A great introduction to Katowice! The walking tour covered all the main highlights and some hidden gems. The guide was excellent, sharing both historical facts and modern stories that made the city feel alive. The tour included stops at iconic spots like the Silesian Museum and the Cathedral of Christ the King. I only wish we had a bit more time at some locations, but overall, it was a wonderful experience.
What a fantastic way to discover Katowice! The city’s blend of industrial heritage and contemporary culture was beautifully showcased on this walking tour. The guide was engaging and shared intriguing details about the city’s architecture and landmarks. I especially loved visiting the Spodek and the old coal mine turned cultural center. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about Katowice’s unique character.