Warsaw Highlights of Old & New Town Private Guided Tour

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Warsaw Highlights of Old & New Town Private Guided Tour

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Overview

Discover the history of Warsaw on this historical guided tour. Visit some of the most famous landmarks in the city, including the Royal Castle, the Holy Cross Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You will get also some tips about the local food, drinks, and souvenirs.

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 programme.

4-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will get essential information about Warsaw Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican, Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square.

6-Hours Private Guided Tour
After 6-hours version you will become an expert of Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican, Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square and Royal Castle. There will be time for lunch (optional).

Activity location

Palace of Culture and Science
- Plac Defilad 1
- 00-110, Warsaw, Poland, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Museum of Warsaw
- 42 Rynek Starego Miasta
- 00-272, Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland

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4-Hours Private Guided Tour

6h
English

Duration: 4 hours: During 4-hours version you will get essential information about Warsaw Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican
,: Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLWA018

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

AU$50.87 x 8 AdultsAU$406.96

Total

4-Hours Private Guided Tour

6h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 3:00 pm

Price details

AU$58.16 x 7 AdultsAU$407.12

Total

4-Hours Private Guided Tour

6h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 5:00 pm

Price details

AU$81.28 x 5 AdultsAU$406.40

Total

4-Hours Private Guided Tour

6h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 12:30 pm

Price details

AU$101.55 x 4 AdultsAU$406.20

Total

What's included, what's not

Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs
Tour programme adapted to the preferences of the group
Visit the campus of great University of Warsaw
Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Warsaw Old Town)
Private walking tour in Old & New Town in Warsaw led by licensed guide
Tickets to entry the Royal Castle (in 6-hours version)
Hotel pickup from hotels besides Warsaw Old Town

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Warsaw Old Town. Guests from outside the Warsaw Old Town are encouraged to arrange transport when making a reservation.
If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Warsaw Old Town

Activity itinerary

Palace of Culture and Science

Considered as Poland's the highest building. It's monumental and very impressive skyscraper. It's pure symbol of Warsaw with very interesting architecture style.

Hala Koszyki

Special place with best restaurateurs and chefs where they can feed you with the delicacies from every part of the world under one roof at Hala Koszyki.

Nowy Swiat

This is a well maintained long street that runs through the heart of Warsaw connecting most of its main attractions and ending in Castle Square. It is a pleasant walk with many places to stop for coffee along the way.

Zlote Tarasy

Huge shopping complex. The architecture is nice with the terrace sloping down. As for shopping, it has everything a shopping centre needs.

Fragment of Ghetto Wall

Holocaust relic, between bulidings in the area, hidden place in Warsaw

Warsaw Ghetto

Established in October-November 1940, this small district, comprising only 2.4 percent of Warsaw's land area, is where more than 450,000 Jews were forced by the Germans to live in crowded conditions. Possible to see for request

National Philharmonic

The pride of Poland for musicians and fans of classic music. They show very selected performances and it has big history about it.

Old Town

After being levelled when the Nazis left, this whole area of cobblestone Gothic streets and alleyways, baroque palaces, numerous churches and tiered burghers' houses were masterfully reconstructed to reflect the atmosphere of bygone days.

Rynek Starego Miasta

Surrounded by beautiful seventeenth- and eighteenth-century merchants' houses, this lively square is filled with street vendors, cafes, shops, galleries and some of Warsaw's top restaurants.

Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

Located in Old Town, this picturesque open plaza was built in 1821 and features the King Zygmunt III column in its centre.

Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum

Serving as the central building of the Polish Commonwealth for many centuries, this castle was rebuilt after it was dynamited by German troops after the Warsaw uprising, and has been rebuilt to recreate the original castle's 17th-century architecture and interiors.

Viewing Terrace

The tower is well worth a visit, for a relatively cheap price you get to climb the tower for a delightful view of the old town up close and city centre in the distance. Possible to see for request.

Krakowskie Przedmiescie

This 2.5 mile "Road of Kings" remains all visitors of power of the past years in this territory. It's surrounded by old and fascinating building.

Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters

This is one of the most moving monuments in Warsaw. Great architecture shows effort, strenght and sacrifice of Polish soldiers.

Pomnik Bohaterow Getta

Just outside the Polish Museum of Jewish history sits this powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Possible to see for request.

Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)

Sixteenth-century fortress, forming part of the medieval fortifications around the city of Warsaw, used to guard the northern entrance to the city, the Novomeijska Gate.

Statue of the Little Insurgent

A bronze statue commemorates the children who lost their lives in the Warsaw Rising. Small but very moving scuplture.

St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny)

This church has gorgeous structure and altars inside. It's richly decorated but with very peacufull vibes inside. Possible to enter for request.

Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

Considered on of the most distinguished churches in Warsaw, this structure was originally built in the thirteenth century and was the site of royal coronations and other national celebrations. Possible to enter for request.

Warsaw Mermaid

Mermaid sits in middle of nice square and wait for admiration from visitors. This interesting sculpture has some hidden legend about itself.

King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)

King Sigismund's Column, which dates back to the 1600s, in addition to being a work of art, is one of Warsaw's famous landmarks in Old Town.

Muzeum Warszawy

Extraordinary Stories Of Ordinary Things. The Museum of Warsaw collects the things of Warsaw, researches them and makes them available to the public. (Only to see the building from outside)

Krasinski Palace

The outside looks quite impressive though and the reconstruction has been carried out well. Worth a look!

Field Cathedral of the Polish Army

Simplistic beauty of this rebuilt cathedral adds to the beauty and mystique of Old Town. Not overly loaded with ornate objects just stunning and nice. (only outside part of the building)

Teatr Narodowy

Another amazing building in Warsaw! This building during the day or at night when it is lit up is charming by the size and impressive exterior.

Church of Jesuits

Imposing building in the old town. Attractive red colour outside. Very ornate inside and higher than you expect

The Wishing Bell

This is a very interesting sight, a 17th century bronze bell set in the middle if s pretty courtyard in the heart of the old town.

Vistula

Warsaw waterfront is developing all the time, new boulevards being added, waterside pubs being opened. Merry and laid back atmosphere.

Copernicus Science Centre

is one of the largest science centres in Europe. Its exhibition is divided into six interdisciplinary parts with over 400 exhibits. Possible to see only from outside - building is fantastic as well.

University of Warsaw Library

The rooftop garden at the university library is a bit of a hidden gem, it's peaceful and quiet and has fabulous architecture. Possible to see for request.

Multimedia Fountain Park

With a short walk to the north of the old town, the Multimedia Fountain Park as it is known is a visual delight combining music, light and, as the name suggests, fountains. Possible to see for request.

Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

Beautiful Church that houses the heart of Chopin! It is so rich in its decoration and the Holy Cross at the entrance is original, survived the bombings. Possible to see for request

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

The Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera is Poland's leading opera, ballet and concert venue. Outside the building you will see magnificent walls, roofs and fillars.

Marie Curie Museum (Muzeum Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie)

This museum chronicles the life and work of Madame Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, winner of two Nobel Prizes and pioneer in the study of radioactivity. Possible to see only exterior.

University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

The largest university in Poland with beautiful decorated buildings with gardens and gorgeous balconies.

Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East

This magnificent monument commemorates the fate of 1.5-2 millions Poles (including children, infants and old people) who were sent by the Soviet Union to labour camps

Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus

One of Warsaw's top landmarks, located in a beautiful square. It shows great Polish mathematician and astronomer who is known all over the world

Presidential Palace (Palac Prezydencki)

This beautiful neo-classic building is where the Polish president resides and is guarded heavily at all times. The exterior and its surroundings are really worth a look.

Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists

It was originally a wooden chapel that was rebuilt after it burnt down and the decor inside is very plain and austere

Chopin's Bench

The idea of multimedia bench to present the music of Chopin. Great innovative way to admire Chopin's achievements.

Zacheta Gallery (Galeria Zacheta)

National Gallery of Art is an institution whose mission is to popularise contemporary art as an important element of socio-cultural life. The white building is just pure beauty!

New Town Square

Founded by John III Sobieski to celebrate his Viennese victory over the Turks in 1683, this quiet open plaza features magnificent Renaissance architecture and the baroque church of the sisters of the Holy Sacrament.

Carmelite Church - Our Lady of the Assumption

It is a baroque church next to the presidential palace. Its characteristic details are double pillars and grand stone lampions. They say Napoleon said he'd like to move it on his own hands to Paris. Really worth to visit

Plac Marszalka Jozefa Pilsudskiego

Very big parade square with memorial of Unknown Solider

St. Mary's Church (Kosciol Najswietszej Marii Panny)

Nowadays, it's one of oldest buildings and one of the few remaining examples of Gothic architecture in the city. Behind the Church, there is a small park with steps that lead down to the banks of Vistula River. Possible to see for request.

Adam Mickiewicz Monument

It is an impressive monument for one of Polish leading poets. Great decorations, steps and sculptures around all monument

Grzybowski Square

Grzybowski Square and its surroundings not only are of a historical value but now they offer multiple dining and drinking options on the renovated Prozna street. Possible to see for request

Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw

People call it the Nike of Warsaw. Commemorates the people in Warsaw who fought against the Nazi occupation. Large and impressive

Location

Activity location

Palace of Culture and Science
- Plac Defilad 1
- 00-110, Warsaw, Poland, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Museum of Warsaw
- 42 Rynek Starego Miasta
- 00-272, Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland

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