Best of Warsaw Free Tour

Best of Warsaw tour

Formerly known as: Royal & Communist Warsaw tour

Schedule: in November offered only as a private paid tour

Area: Royal Route, Communist Area

Duration: 2 hrs 15 min

Starting Point: Sigismund’s Column

Price: from 100 EUR per group

Language: English

On one tour explore the 2 major historical areas of Warsaw situated outside the Old Town: the Royal Route and the Soviet-designed central district with the grandiose Palace of Culture and Science.

2in1 tour, ideal as the introduction to Warsaw. The first half of the tour covers the Royal Route, which is the most elegant Warsaw street. Here in the 17th and 18th century wealthy noblemen were building their luxurious residences, powerful religious orders were erecting their baroque churches, here in the 19th century Chopin lived and Marie Curie was studying. In the second half of the tour you will explore the 20th-century city centre, reshaped by communist architects and urban planners, with the most iconic Warsaw building: the Palace of Culture, the famous gift from Stalin to the People’s Republic of Poland, aimed to give Warsaw the new communist identity.

PLACES VISITED

  • Krakowskie Przedmieście st.
  • Church of Saint Ann
  • Presidential Palace
  • Warsaw University Campus
  • Chopin’s House
  • socialist-realist architecture in Swietokrzyska st.
  • Prudential Tower
  • Palace of Culture aka Stalin’s Tower

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    On this tour, we will introduce you to Warsaw. Through the most important sights within the borders of the Unesco World Heritage area like the Royal Castle, Saint John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market, mediaeval city walls and the New Town you will receive an overview of the city: past and present.

    PLACES: Royal Castle, Sigismund's Column, St. John's Cathedral, magic bell, Market Square, Barbican, medieval city walls, Marie Curie's birthplace, Warsaw Uprising Monument
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    Meet the Phoenix city. Warsaw was among the cities which suffered most during World War II. The city and its inhabitants experienced the horror of bombings, the terror of everyday life under the eye of SS but also courageously fought in two uprisings: the 1943 Jewish Ghetto Uprising and the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.

    PLACES: Castle Square, former Nazi German District, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, remains of Polish Bank, Ghetto Wall monument, remains of Nalewki street, Warsaw Uprising Monument
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    Embark on a fascinating journey through Warsaw past and present. With our guide, discover the unique artefacts scattered throughout the awe-inspiring interiors of the oldest Warsaw bourgeois houses.


    The award-winning Museum of Warsaw is home to more than 10 thousand artefacts, scattered throughout labyrinthic interiors of the eight 400-hundred-year-old bourgeois houses. On this tour we will take you on a 2-hour long journey in time designed to show you 30 carefully selected highlights of the collection ranging from a 10-meter-deep medieval well to a concentration camp unifrom. You will see amazing interiors and listen to captivating stories, you will understand the Warsaw past and appreciate its present and finally you will get clues on what to do next. On this tour you will literally touch history and… experience Warsaw!

    Please mind the following limitations:

    This 2-hour-long tour takes place indoors within the opening hours of the Museum (Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00 – 17:00; Thu 9:00 – 19:00; Sat & Sun 11:00 – 18:00).
    This tour is not available on Mondays when the Museum is closed.
    This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility (steep stairs).
    The entry ticket is included in the price of the tour.
    The maximum group size is 11 people.
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    Some say that Praga is a city within a city with a real spirit of the past, spared from the destruction during WW2. Few years ago it became a hip place to be, filled with trendy cafes, bars and shops. At the same time, it’s authentic, old and rundown in many areas. For this reason, street artists love it. Praga is not an obvious choice for everyone but as locals, we can assure you it’s worth a try.

    PLACES: St. Florian's Catholic Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, Murals of Praga, Koneser Vodka Factory, Różycki Bazaar, backyards of Praga
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    Did you know that Jews in pre-war Warsaw accounted for over 30% of the city population? Did you know that the inventor of Esperanto lived here? Do you know where the Warsaw Ghetto was? If you’d like to find out, choose the Jewish Warsaw tour! We’ll show you the fascinating yet dramatic story of the Jews in Warsaw and tell you how the present Jewish community is making its way back to Warsaw after all the turbulent times. (And if you knew the answer to all the questions, we guarantee our guides will tell you much more!).

    PLACES: site of the medieval Jewish Quarter, Krasinski Park, remains of Nalewki street, Ghetto Wall monument, Ghetto Uprising Monument, Miła 18th Bunker, Umschlagplatz memorial
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    All in one tour. The first half of the tour covers the Royal Route, which is the most elegant Warsaw street. Here in the 17th and 18th century wealthy noblemen were building their luxurious residences, powerful religious orders were erecting their baroque churches, here in the 19th century Chopin lived and Marie Curie was studying, here the most important events in Polish post-war history were taking place. In the second half of the tour you will explore the 20th-century city centre with the most iconic Warsaw building: the Palace of Culture, the famous gift from Stalin to the People's Republic of Poland, aimed to reshape Warsaw's historical city centre and give Warsaw a new communist identity.

    PLACES: Castle Square, Sigismund's Column, St. Anne's Church, Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Presidential Palace, St. Joseph's Church, Campus of the Warsaw University, Church of the Holy Cross, Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Prudential Tower, Palace of Culture and Science
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    If you want to have a tour within 48 hours from now, please call/text +48505910191 or send us a WhatsApp message by clicking here

    Unfortunately we don't any guide available on this day.


    Cost: 100 EUR (or 450 PLN)

    Cost: 100 EUR (or 450 PLN)

    Cost: 100 EUR (or 450 PLN)

    Cost: 100 EUR (or 450 PLN)

    Cost: 100 EUR (or 450 PLN) for 5 people

    Cost: 120 EUR (or 540 PLN) for 6 people

    Cost: 140 EUR (or 630 PLN) for 7 people

    minimum number is 5 people so if you are on your own, or if there are only 4 of you, the cost of the private tour will be still 100 EUR

    If your group is bigger than 7, you qualify for our special group fare: 165 EUR (or 700 PLN) per group between 8 and 30 people





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    Why to pre-book?

    • It’s free of charge
    • Your reservation guarantees you the spot on our tour
    • You will attend the high-quality tour guided by locals
    • Groups up to 20 people on our tours ensure safe distance and quality experience.

    FAQ

    • How long is this tour?

      The Best of Warsaw tour takes 2 hrs 15 min.

    • What's the difference between the Best of Warsaw tour and the Old Town tour?

      The Best of Warsaw tour covers the southern part of the historical city centre with focus on the Royal Route and the communist period. The Old Town Tour covers the northern part of the historical city centre (the Old Town and the New Town) and focuses on mediaeval origins of Warsaw, period of monarchy, Warsaw Uprising and post-war reconstruction.  

    • Where does the Best of Warsaw tour end?

      The Best of Warsaw Tour ends near the Palace of Culture and Science.

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