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Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Budget: 2,5-hours Private Food Tasting In budget version you will visit 2 places: restaurant and patisserie. In restaurant you will get full set of traditional dishes (except soup and beer) and water, nextly in the patisserie: delicious cake and coffee/tea. Also you will have a basic tour of Szczecin Old Town with a guide. Standard: 3,5-hours Private Food Tasting Standard 3,5-hours version is most commonly chosen option. Includes every position from described menu at 3 carefully chosen local venues with different atmosphere inside. Also you will have a guided tour of Szczecin Old Town highlights! Premium: 5-hours Private Food & Beer/Vodka and Szczecin Sightseeing Premium version is combination of Food Tasting, Beer/Vodka Tasting in 4 places and sightseeing! Try all the specialties from described menu, enjoy tasting of 8 beers or 8 vodkas and walking tour with guide around highlights of Szczecin.
Price: $194.51
Duration: 2-5 hours
Embark on an adventure in Szczecin with private car transfers from cruise ship to the Old Town. Explore the city with a Private Guide and visit the courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle and the Archcathedral Basilica of St James Apostle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2,5-hour: Old Town Tour Enjoy private car transfers from Port of Szczecin to the Old Town and discover the Market Square, the Cathedral (outside), Chrobry Embankment, and more. 3,5-hour: Old Town & Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle Enjoy private car transfers from Port of Szczecin to the Old Town, visit the renaissance courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle and see the Market Square, Philharmonic, and more. 4,5-hour: Old Town, Dukes’ Castle & Cathedral Enjoy private car transfers from Port of Szczecin to the Old Town and visit the courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle and the Cathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle.
Price: $237.52
Duration: 2-4 hours
Welcome to Szczecin, an architectural city of Poland. It is not only a city of water and greenery but also of incredible and intriguing architecture, a often world-class mix inherited from wildly different ages. The city had a long and dramatic history which can be seen while wandering around the streets. Admire the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic, an architectural icon in Szczecin. Let's travel through time to cross the busy streets and pop up in an ancient era. Explore the medieval town and know about the interesting history of Duchy Pomerania and admire the spectacular views from Wały Chrobrego Promenade. All attractions entrances are to be paid on the spot by travellers, since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.
Price: $264.44
Duration: 2 hours
In our unique human-created & presented Deep Strike (Szczecin) city game, you will become a team of secret agents aiming to sneak in and save the city from a powerful and mysterious organization called Scorpio Industries. On your mission you will walk around the Old Town, visiting different points on a map and tackling various fun spy tasks. As with all of our other games in cities around Poland, Deep Strike has been intentionally designed to engage you with the amazing city (and people!) around you in a natural way without screentime or tech-reliance.
Price: $25.72
Duration: 1 hours
What if I told you that most travelers who visit Szczecin never really see it? They pass through the grand boulevards and snap photos of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, believing they’ve captured the city, but they’ve only brushed its surface. Many visitors walk these streets unaware of the secrets tucked between the buildings, cozy cafés where time slows down, murals that reveal the city’s spirit, and corners that locals guard like treasures. Without a local by your side, it’s easy to miss the true pulse of Szczecin and leave feeling like something essential slipped away. That’s where the Walking Tour in Szczecin makes the difference. Your local guide adapts the experience to what excites you most. You’ll experience Szczecin through the eyes of someone who calls it home. By the end of the tour, you won’t just know Szczecin, you’ll feel it. You’ll walk away with authentic memories, personal recommendations, and a deeper understanding of what makes this city so captivating.
Price: $32.00
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a full-day trip from Usedom to the fantastic Szczecin city. Explore famous places related to the Duchy of Pomerania and find out the true story of them. Enjoy suitable transport and guided walking tours with a local Expert-guide. Highlights: • Take a trip to Poland and see the highlights of Szczecin with your local Expert guide • Explore town among Medieval sights of the city as Loitz's Tenement and Town Hall • Visit fantastic Cathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle and Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle • Learn about the powerful Duchy of Pomerania, their interesting history, facts and legends • Enjoy cozy private transport with pick-up and drop off service Meet Poland better in nearby Szczecin city. Luckily there is a great route from Usedom. Driver will pick you up and drive to West Pomerania, where huge and fascinating history is hidden. Hear legends, facts and stories about the Duchy of Pomerania and discover remains of the city fortifications.
Price: $566.10
Duration: 10 hours
Embark on a cycling tour of the Old Town highlights, the harbour & popular nature spots. See the Archcathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle, the Philharmonic, Chrobry Embankment, Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, the City Hall & much more! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Old Town See the essential Old Town highlights, such as the Cathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle, Philharmonic, Chrobry Embankment & the Market Square. 4-hour: Old Town & Old Town Quay Join this tour to see more Old Town highlights such as Chrobry Embankment, the Market Square, Szczecin’s Venice, Zheromsky Park, Polish Theater, Old Town Quay & Szczecin Sign 6-hour: Old Town, Old Town Quay & City Hall Explore Szczecin like a local and see the Chrobry Embankment, the Market Square, Old Town Quay, University, City Hall, Memorial of the Poles’ Feat & much more! Szczecin is a great city to explore on a bike.
Price: $186.10
Duration: 2-6 hours
Follow the medieval trail of sights in Szczecin's Old Town with a local expert guide. Learn about the history of the Duchy of Pomerania & take in the beautiful views of the Odra River. Highlights: • See the highlights of Szczecin with an expert local guide on a private tour • Explore the Old Town seeing Loitz’s Tenement & the Market Square • Follow the medieval trail of sights of the city • Learn about the history of the Duchy of Pomerania Hear legends, facts & stories of the Duchy of Pomerania and discover the remains of the city fortifications while walking with your private guide. Start the trail at Plac Andersa where you will discover some monuments hidden by the trees and plants in the park. See some Roman Catholic churches, admire their stunning towers and take a look at the interior of the Church of St. Wojciech. Next, find the Water Gate, a fantastic fountain which has a colorful water show after sunset. See the great 14th-century Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle.
Price: $128.43
Duration: 3 hours
Polish coast offers unforgettable views in visitors minds. Especially on the Wolin Island in National Park where you will find amazing cliffs, white beaches, pine forests, beautiful views from viewpoints. If you look carefully you will find special species like bisons, white-tailed Eagles or deers! Highlights - Admire beautiful nature on the biggest Polish Island - Wolin - Explore fantastic Wolin National Park with cliffs and white beaches - Enjoy breathtaking landscapes from different viewpoints and look out for Polish bisons - See amazing exhibitions about local ecosystems in Natural History Museum - Enjoy pick up from and drop off to your hotel in Warsaw On your tour from Szczecin where you will be picked up by driver with private transport, your driver will bring you on the biggest island in Poland. It’s Wolin Island. Pride of this country. The nature there is so special and beautiful so they established a National Park there.
Price: $389.25
Duration: 7 hours
Fall in love with the history and culture of Szczecin Old Town, and see highlights such as the Church of St Wojciech, the Cathedral, the Philharmonic and the Chrobry Embankment. Hear the legends of the Duchy of Pomerania at the Dukes’ Castle! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town Tour Follow the medieval trail of the Old Town, visit the Church of St. Wojciech and see the Cathedral Basilica of St James the Apostle (outside), Loitz Tenement, and the Market Square. 3-hour: Old Town & Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle Learn more about Szczecin by visiting the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle Courtyards and St. Wojchech's Church, and see the Cathedral of St James the Apostle (outside), Market Square, and more. 4-hour: Old Town, Dukes’ Castle & Cathedral See the best of Szczecin and visit the Cathedral of St. James the Apostle (tickets included), the courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle Courtyards and St Wojciech Church.
Price: $107.41
Duration: 2-4 hours
Taste 4-5 wines from grapes grown in the Baltic vineyards on a private tasting in Szczecin! Learn about Polish wines, wine regions and wine production. Extended option: taste delicious Polish appetizers and see Szczecin Old Town. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: 4 Wines Tasting This option includes an exclusive tasting of 4 wines at 2 wine bars in Szczecin. 3-hour: 5 Wines Tasting with Appetizers and Old Town Tour This option includes an exclusive tasting of 5 wines and traditional appetizers at 2 wine bars in Szczecin, and a guided tour of the Old Town highlights. Szczecin might not be an obvious destination when it comes to enotourism (wine tourism), but winemaking is actually booming in this region. Let us introduce you to the history of viticulture in Poland with an exclusive tasting of remarkable Polish wines. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about wine and feel the magic of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Price: $191.50
Duration: 2-3 hours
Discover the history and legends of the Pomeranian Dukes’s Castle on a private tour of Szczecin. Visit the castle courtyards, see the Bell Tower, Ducal Stables, the Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Harbour Gate, and more. Optional: see Waly Chrobrego. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town and Castle Courtyards Discover the history and legends of Pomerania on a walking tour of the Old Town with entry to the courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle. 3-hour: Old Town, Castle Courtyards & Waly Chrobrego Discover the history and legends of Pomerania on a walking tour of Waly Chrobrego & the Old Town with entry to the courtyards of the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle. Do you know who the Dukes of Pomerania were? Join our passionate Local Guide on a private tour of the Old Town to discover Szczecin's top-ranked attraction, the Ducal Castle. Visit the castle courtyards & immerse yourself in medieval tales of the Duchy of Pomerania.
Price: $107.41
Duration: 2-3 hours
Get an insider’s perspective into the world of Polish beers! Try 7-13 different flavors of popular, regional and craft beer in selected venues in Szczecin Old Town. Learn about the history and brewing traditions of Poland from a Beer Expert Guide. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program. 2-hour: Beer Tour with 7-Beers and Snacks Choose this option to try a basic set of 7 Polish beers and sample some snacks. Visit 2 local venues. 3-hour: Beer Tour with 11-Beers and Appetizers Join this tour to learn more about the beer culture in Poland. Taste 11 different beers with matching appetizers at 3 different venues. 4-hour: Beer Tour with 13-Beers and Food Tasting Become a beer expert and enjoy a true feast of 13 different beers and traditional Polish dishes, appetizers and snacks at 3 different venues, including a traditional Polish restaurant.
Price: $173.60
Duration: 2-4 hours
Explore the most beautiful part of the city, follow Medieval trail of sights in Szczecin’s Old Town with local expert guide. Get to know with incredible history of Duchy Pomerania in the Dukes’ Castle courtyards, look around Medieval buildings, stunning churches and adorable Market Square next to amazing views of Odra River. Highlights: - See the highlights of Szczecin with your local expert guide - Explore fantastic Old Town with great Loitz’s Tenement and Market Square - Follow Medieval trail of sights of the city and listen incredible stories - Find the Dukes’ Castle and learn about the powerful Duchy of Pomerania - Enjoy a private tour with only your family and friends One of the most interesting Old Towns is exactly in Szczecin. West Pomerania has huge and fascinating history. Hear legends, facts and stories about Duchy of Pomerania and discover the remains of the city fortifications while walking with your private guide.
Price: $123.38
Duration: 3 hours
Have you heard that the drinking vodka is the most common tradition of Poland? During this Private Vodka Tasting Tour you will try it and find out on your own. With your friends or family you will discover how to have fun and start party in a Polish style. The tasting of vodka is absolutely “Must Do” in Poland. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: Budget: 2H Private Vodka Tasting Enjoy budget 2H vodka tasting tour. Taste 5 vodkas at 3 different venues (no restaurant) & try selected appetizers. Standard: 3H Private Vodka Tasting Enjoy 3H vodka tasting tour. Taste 7 vodkas at 4 different venues (include restaurant) & try appetizers which are perfect match to vodka. Premium: 4H Vodka &Food Tasting Tour This premium option combines taste of Polish vodkas &traditional food. Visit 5 venues incl. 2 traditional Polish restaurants. There you will try the most famous Polish vodkas & lots of dishes. Enjoy 10 vodkas & more food than you are able to eat.
Price: $172.76
Duration: 2-4 hours
Explore Szczecin on this private walking tour that blends history, architecture, and city charm. Your guide shares stories of Szczecin’s past as you stroll toward Victory Square, noticing the harmony of old townhouses and modern buildings. Inside The Archcathedral Basilica of St. James, candlelight reflects on polished surfaces, and soft echoes of footsteps and distant bells fill the air. You wander through the Old Town Hall and Hay Market Square, tracing cobblestones underfoot while imagining merchants and citizens from centuries past. Wooden facades and ornate details catch your eye at the House of Loitzs, offering glimpses of Renaissance grandeur. At Brama Portowa, you pause to admire panoramic cityscapes. Every step blends sensory experiences with rich cultural stories, creating a private, intimate journey through Szczecin’s highlights. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
Price: $281.13
Duration: 2 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: PLN
- Languages: German
- Climate: Oceanic
- Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
- Population: Approximately 400,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is from May to September for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and several other countries can enter Poland visa-free for short stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Citizens from countries requiring a visa must obtain a Schengen visa prior to arrival. Poland is part of the Schengen Area, so a Schengen visa or visa-free entry applies. E-visas are not currently available for Poland. Visa on arrival is generally not offered.
About Szczecin
Szczecin is a vibrant port city located in northwestern Poland near the German border, offering a unique blend of historical charm and modern urban life. Known for its rich maritime heritage, Szczecin boasts impressive architecture influenced by Gothic, Baroque, and modernist styles, reflecting its complex history under various European powers. The city’s extensive parks, riverside promenades, and green spaces provide a refreshing atmosphere for visitors. Szczecin’s location on the Oder River and proximity to the Baltic Sea make it an important cultural and economic hub with a lively waterfront. Tourists are drawn to its historic Old Town, bustling markets, and diverse cultural scene including theaters, museums, and festivals. Szczecin’s blend of Polish and German influences creates a distinctive cultural experience, while its relatively undiscovered status compared to other Polish cities offers a more relaxed and authentic visit. Whether exploring its castle, enjoying local cuisine, or taking boat tours, Szczecin invites travelers to discover a city where history and nature coexist beautifully.
Szczecin Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Poland
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is from May to September for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket for cooler evenings. Respect local customs such as polite greetings and punctuality. Szczecin is safe but keep an eye on personal belongings. Credit cards are widely accepted, but having some Polish zloty cash is useful for small purchases.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $250
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Important Tour Information
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Top Attractions
1. Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle – A historic fortress with Renaissance architecture, housing a cultural center and museum, offering panoramic views from its tower. 2. Szczecin Philharmonic – An architectural landmark known for its striking modern design and excellent classical music performances. 3. Wały Chrobrego Promenade – A scenic riverside walkway with views of the Oder River, lined with historic buildings, gardens, and monuments. 4. St. James Cathedral – A Gothic church featuring impressive stained glass windows and a tall tower visible across the city. 5. National Museum in Szczecin – Showcases regional history, art, and maritime exhibits, providing insight into the city’s cultural heritage.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy river cruises on the Oder, explore extensive parklands such as Kasprowicz Park, and bike along well-maintained trails. Cultural activities include attending concerts at the Philharmonic, visiting art galleries, and participating in local festivals. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby lakes and forests or try kayaking. The city also offers vibrant nightlife and culinary tours to sample local flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Szczecin’s cuisine reflects traditional Polish dishes with German influences. Signature dishes include fresh fish from the Baltic Sea, pierogi (dumplings), and hearty soups like żurek. Local specialties feature smoked fish and sausages. Dining customs emphasize communal meals and seasonal ingredients. Noteworthy restaurants include "Restauracja Różana" for fine dining and "Bar Pierogarnia" for authentic pierogi.
Getting Around
Szczecin is accessible by train, bus, and car from major Polish cities and nearby Germany. The city has a well-developed public transport network of trams and buses. Taxis and bike rentals are also available. Walking is convenient in the compact city center. Transportation costs are moderate, with affordable public transit tickets.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is from May to September for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket for cooler evenings. Respect local customs such as polite greetings and punctuality. Szczecin is safe but keep an eye on personal belongings. Credit cards are widely accepted, but having some Polish zloty cash is useful for small purchases.
Culture & Customs
Szczecin’s culture is a blend of Polish traditions and German heritage. Social customs include formal greetings and modest dress in religious sites. Important festivals include the Szczecin Days and the Sea Festival celebrating maritime culture. Politeness and respect for history are valued. Visitors should be mindful of quiet hours and avoid loud behavior in residential areas.
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