Fryderyk Chopin Birthplace: Half-Day Private Tour from Warsaw
4.9
14 Ratings
Warszawa
Discover the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin on a half-day private tour from Warsaw. Explore the renovated manor house, biographical museum, and modernist park while learning about the life and talent of this renowned Polish composer.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dom Urodzenia Fryderyka Chopina - You will see Fryderyk Chopin’s Birthplace and the Fryderyk Chopin Museum.
  • The Baptist church of St Roch and St John - You will visit the Church where Chopin was baptized and where his parents got married.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary shot of traditional Polish vodka
  • Museum admission tickets included
  • Memorable photos from the tour
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at centrally located accommodations
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Was Frederic Chopin a brilliant pianist and artist? Could he be considered as one of the most skillful Polish composers from the Romantic period? Or was he simply a modest piano scholar yearning for recognition and fame? With our well-informed guide, you’ll uncover more facets of his life!

Embark on an intriguing exploration tracing the beginnings of one of the finest composers the world has ever known. We’ll transport you to Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin, located just an hour’s drive from Warsaw. The prime highlight is the restored 18th-century manor house where Chopin was born in 1810, currently functioning as a museum dedicated to the Composer. The building is nestled within a modernistic park abundant with unusual plant species, numerous ponds, and two glass pavilions (one functioning as a concert hall), along the Utrata river.

The village of Brochów, nearby Żelazowa Wola, is the next destination on our tour itinerary. Its Church of St John the Baptist is the sacred site where Chopin was baptized. Nestled by the Bzura river, this church is a remarkable ecclesiastical architectural gem.

Location
Palace of Culture and Science
plac Defilad
In front of the main entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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103chelsiep
Dec 2, 2023
Chopin Tour - This was an excellent experience. Marcin was a fantastic guide! He was really very knowledgeable in the history of Poland, which provided a great deal of context regarding Chopin’s life. This tour wasn’t just a glimpse into the great Polish composer’s life, but also a glimpse into Poland as a country. I truly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Thank you Marcin Hilgier and Viator!
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801zhany
Apr 2, 2023
Great experience - Had a great time. Saw the country side and visited the birth place and church. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided great information.
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Georgiasu2780xg
Nov 6, 2022
Great Experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Conrad. Having a local guide is a great way to learn about a city. Not not did we learn about Chopin, we learned about the the countryside on our way. We learned more about the challenges Poland has faced. He answered all our questions and told us about conflicting viewpoints regarding events in Chopin’s life.
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682jacquelynm
Jul 15, 2022
Lovely day for a ride in the country - Favorite part was talking with Marcin about the history of his country, Poland, and his knowledge about many countries in our world. Very engaging. He gave this tour for just the two of us, and we had lots of time to tour the grounds and house, then to see the church where Chopin was baptized.
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Athenaa845
Jul 12, 2022
Wonderful and Educational - I really enjoyed the tour and getting to talk with my guide about not only Chopin but also the country of Poland, and its history and language. My guide was very knowledgeable and informative and answered all of my questions. I felt safe and comfortable as a solo female traveller which is important to me and there was enough time to see everything and take it all in. I recommend this to other traveller's with an interest in Chopin and his beginnings, worth the money
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Davids789798
Jun 28, 2022
Wonderful Day with chopin - The guide Hilgier was awesome. He knew a Lot of stuff and was very kind and helpful. He even got us tickets for a concert in the city. The only thing that could be improved was the fact, that it felt a bit rushed.
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Terrylb4243kc
Jan 21, 2020
Insightful - Martin was an excellent tour guide providing a rich and deep, and entertaining commentary. We did the Chopin gardens and museum and house. But the tour to the forest and the ethnographic village was a great contrast to the city. Serene, but also good to understand the disparity in circumstances between the regional and city lives. Martin was very open to exploring and matching the experience with our interests. And the lunch was wonderful in a tiny village restaurant with excellent local food.
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Bepaceox
Sep 20, 2019
Wonderful experience - Excellent guide Olga, knowledgable, but also great to talk to! From pick up to drop off she was very professional and she is also multilingual. She also pointed out some further places to visit. The tour was just as described. Warmly recommended!
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Skeptic49
Aug 18, 2019
Worthwhile Trip To The Countryside - Quite a nice tour, excellent driver/guide Rafal, nice, comfortable vehicle, wecarrived at the house before large groups. Visit to nearby church was also ery nice.
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A-mystery-guest
Oct 3, 2021
Memorable tour to Chopin's roots - A memorable tour to Fryderyk Chopin's roots, on a sunny day in August. Our tour guide and driver was Martin, who did a great job all the way. He was also highly enjoyable company on the ride from and back to Warsaw, sharing many interesting details about Poland and its people. Arriving in Żelazowa Wola, after a comfortable 45-minute drive from Warsaw, we started off in the museum with a movie about Chopin’s life. Subsequently followed by a stroll through the beautiful surrounding park. We made a brief stop outside Chopin’s place of birth, the manor house, where a wonderful piano concert was taking place. Soon we were transported to the village of Brochów, to visit the church where Chopin was baptised. Coming back to the park, limited time was left for the manor house interior and its exhibited artifacts. All in all a great experience, though the available time to spend in the park and inside the manor house is too short. Perhaps the 30-minute movie in the museum could be optional. With that leaving more time for the park and manor house - and for that shot of Polish vodka that now fell in between ;-)
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