The City of Poznań warmly invites EASA2026 delegates to join a series of free guided tours. From Wednesday to Friday, conference participants can choose from three different routes each day, offering unique perspectives on the city. Each tour is limited to 25 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot early at the EASA2026 Reception Desk.
Curious where the tours lead? Check out the three routes and discover Poznań. See you on the tour!
Highlights of Poznań
The city walks are funded by the City of Poznań. Places are limited to 25 participants per tour. To sign up, please visit the Registration Desk.
Wednesday 17.30
Thursday 19.30
Friday 17.30
Starting point: Adam Mickiewicz Square
Clik here to plan your way to Adam Mickiewicz Square (an external Google map will open):
Discover the highlights of Poznań on a fascinating walk through the city’s most iconic landmarks, with a special focus on its rich 19th- and 20th-century history.
The tour begins in the Imperial District, created at the beginning of the 20th century, where impressive architecture tells the story of Poznań under Prussian rule. Here you will see the monumental Imperial Castle, the Opera House, and historic university buildings surrounding Adam Mickiewicz Square.
The walk continues through Freedom Square, lined with elegant 19th-century architecture, including the famous Bazar Hotel, the Raczyński Library, and the National Museum. Along the way, participants will learn about the “longest war of modern Europe” – the remarkable struggle of the Polish population to preserve its identity and culture without armed conflict.
The tour ends at Poznań’s Old Market Square, considered one of the most beautiful in Poland, with its magnificent 16th-century Town Hall and charming colorful merchant houses.
This walk is a perfect introduction to the history, architecture, and unique atmosphere of Poznań.
The Women of Poznań
Wednesday 17.30
Thursday 19.30
Friday 17.30
The city walks are funded by the City of Poznań. Places are limited to 25 participants per tour. To sign up, please visit the Registration Desk.
Starting point: Grand Theatre (Opera House), Fredry Street
Clik here to plan your way to the Grand Theatre (an external Google map will open):
Discover Jeżyce – one of Poznań’s most vibrant and atmospheric districts – through the stories of the remarkable women who lived and worked here.
Famous for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and lively cultural spirit, Jeżyce has long been home to inspiring women who shaped the social, cultural, and intellectual life of the city. During the walk, you will meet writers, a doctor, a nurse, and an actress whose lives and achievements left a lasting mark on Poznań.
The tour will also explore important historical events connected with Jeżyce, including the settlement of the Bamberg colonists and the first workers’ protest in Poland against the communist authorities. Along the way, you will discover the important and often overlooked role women played in these moments of history.
Combining fascinating biographies, local history, and the charm of Jeżyce’s historic streets, this tour offers a unique perspective on Poznań and its extraordinary women.
Prehistoric Poznań
Wednesday 18.30
Thursday 19.30
Friday 17.30
The city walks are funded by the City of Poznań. Places are limited to 25 participants per tour. To sign up, please visit the Registration Desk.
Starting point: Amphitheatre at the KontenerArt
Clik here to plan your way to the Amphitheatre at the KontenerArt (an external Google map page will open):
Travel back thousands of years to discover the prehistoric roots of the Poznań region. This walk explores the fascinating story of the first inhabitants of Greater Poland – from Western hunter-gatherers and the arrival of Neolithic farmers to the spread of Indo-European cultures such as the Yamnaya and Corded Ware cultures.
You will learn how archaeology and ancient DNA research help reconstruct the lives, migrations, and beliefs of prehistoric communities, including the builders of megalithic tombs discovered in the region. The tour also presents how these early populations shaped the genetic and cultural heritage of present-day inhabitants of Poznań and Greater Poland.
Set on Ostrów Tumski – the historical heart of Poznań and one of the oldest settlement areas in Poland – this walk combines archaeology, anthropology, and history in a unique introduction to the deep past of the region.
