• King Sigismund’s Column (Kolumna Zygmunta) - Sigismund’s Column is Warsaw’s oldest public monument, though it has been relocated from its original site. It was moved when Krakowskie Przedmieście Street’s axis was altered in the 19th century and again after World War II during the WZ route’s development. On September 2, 1944, German troops toppled the column. The statue and column were reconstructed by 1949. Earlier columns are displayed next to the King’s Castle walls (viewed from the WZ route). The column is a significant city symbol, second only to the Mermaid, the most iconic symbol of Poland’s capital.
• Old Town - Old Town was established at a river spot ideal for trade, on the main route between the Baltic and Black Seas. Wealthy merchants and craftsmen settled here, fostering rapid growth. Over centuries, wooden structures destroyed by fires were replaced with masonry houses, and earthen ramparts with stone walls. A town hall was built in 1429 (now gone), along with a parish church (now the Cathedral of St. John), defensive towers, and a barbican. In 1944, 90% of Old Town was destroyed. Reconstruction took years, culminating in its inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
• Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens - The Royal Castle became a royal residence in the 16th century when Masovia joined the Crown. It was destroyed multiple times (during the Deluge and Poland’s annexation) but was rebuilt until World War II, when it was bombed and nearly destroyed by fire. Some priceless artworks were saved and hidden, but others were looted, and in 1944, the castle was blown up in retaliation for the Warsaw Uprising. Reconstruction was decided in 1971, funded largely by community generosity. It opened to visitors in 1984 and was later added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a successful historic reconstruction.
• Bazylika Archikatedralna w Warszawie p.w. Męczeństwa św. Jana Chrzciciela - St. John’s Cathedral is among Warsaw’s oldest churches. From July to September, every Sunday at 4 PM, it hosts concerts as part of the International Organ Music Festival. Historic events here include the Constitution of May 3 oath, Europe’s first of its kind. The crypt contains tombs of many historical figures, with the Chapel-Mausoleum of the Primate of the Millennium being particularly noteworthy.
• Rynek Starego Miasta - The Old Town Marketplace is encircled by tenement buildings with fine restaurants, cafes, clubs, galleries, and museums. The central square now features a statue of the Warsaw Mermaid, the city’s symbol. The marketplace is divided into four sections, honoring Warsaw’s enlightenment activists: Kołłątaj, Dekert, Barss, and Zakrzewski.
• Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski) - Once a strategic part of the city’s defenses, the Barbican now attracts painters and musicians who enhance visitors’ Old Town walks. Built in 1548 as part of about 4,000 feet of defensive ramparts, it hosts an exhibition from May to October with historical photos and models of the old defenses. Comparing these with the current Old Town helps imagine the Barbican’s past and what Warsaw’s heart might have been without wartime destruction.
• Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters - The Monument of the Warsaw Uprising depicts insurgents in battle. The Warsaw Uprising, ending in defeat and 200,000 Polish deaths, was one of Poland and Warsaw’s most tragic modern events. Krasiński Palace, initially Jan Krasiński’s residence, now holds special collections for the National Library. It’s considered Warsaw’s most charming Baroque structure, with reliefs inspired by antique works. The park behind the palace is ideal for a walk and relaxation, originally one of the first public sites for all residents. The green building next to the palace is the Supreme Court’s new seat.
• Ulica Miodowa - Miodowa Street is lively and lined with historic, luxurious residences. Number 24 (left side) once housed the Collegium Nobilium, the first school for the ruling elite’s youth, now the Academy of Theatre. Number 17 (left side) is the Primate of Poland’s residence, the Palace of Warsaw’s Archbishops, built in the 18th century. Number 16 (right side) is Warsaw’s only Eastern Catholic Church. Pac Palace, housing the Ministry of Health, is next to the Primate’s residence. The Church of the Capuchins is worth a visit, with Jan III Sobieski’s heart (its founder) on the altar’s right side. Further along, see the Monument of Warsaw’s Heroes, known as the Monument of Nike.
• Plac Teatralny - Theatre Square is bordered on the right by the Late Baroque Blank Palace. Behind it is Jabłonowski Palace, once the city hall before World War II. The building was destroyed during the war and rebuilt in the 1990s, retaining only the façade and clock tower from the original design. Walk through the gate under the tower to see 19th-century foundations. The Grand Theatre, a large Classicist building facing Jabłonowski Palace, houses the National Opera and Theatre. Its opera stage is among Europe’s largest. Attend a performance to see its enchanting interiors, with cut glass chandeliers, a spacious foyer with columns, and impressive floor tiling. Theatre Square ends with the Petrykus Tenement House, built in 1821, home to popular restaurants and clubs.
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - This symbolic tomb honors the millions of soldiers who gave their lives for Poland’s freedom. It contains the ashes of a Lvov defender and an urn with World War I battlefield soil. Today, it holds urns from every battlefield where Polish troops fell in the last century. An eternal flame burns next to the tomb, guarded by a military honor guard that changes daily at noon.
• Royal Route - The former Royal Route runs from Zamkowy Square to Trzech Krzyży Square. Must-see sights include St. Anne’s Church (and its tower view), the Polonia House (formerly the Museum of Industry and Trade, where Maria Skłodowska-Curie worked), the Radziwiłł Palace (current residence of Poland’s President), the Warsaw University campus with Kazimierzowski Palace, Czapski Palace (Academy of Fine Arts), and elegant stores and restaurants on Nowy Świat Street, an extension of Krakowskie Przedmieście Street.
• Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie - Royal Łazienki Park is one of Europe’s most beautiful palace and garden complexes, featuring numerous historical monuments and a park in a former wild forest. Łazienki is a museum, a venue for cultural, scientific, and entertainment events, and a great place for a walk. For 50 years, free piano concerts have been held here on summer weekends near the famous F. Chopin monument, attracting tourists and local classical music enthusiasts.
• Palace of Culture and Science - Built between 1952 and 1955 as a “gift from the Soviet people to Poland,” the Palace is the country’s tallest building at 230.5 m (42 floors). Its main attraction is a large observation deck on the 30th floor, offering stunning Warsaw views. It has 3,000 rooms, including business offices, various institutions’ headquarters, and the Polish Academy of Sciences. The Palace also features a post office, cinema, swimming pool, museums, libraries, theatres, a café, and two clubs.
• PGE National Stadium - The most modern and largest of its kind in Poland, the stadium is a Warsaw symbol, built for the 2012 European Football Championship. It’s on the historic Tenth Anniversary Stadium site, which hosted Poland’s major sporting events from the mid-fifties: international football matches, Polish football cup finals, the Warsaw Derby, the Peace Race, and large propaganda rallies. After the Polish People’s Republic’s fall in 1989, the gigantic Jarmark Europa market operated around the stadium’s top and later on the surrounding land.
• Copernicus Science Centre - Opened in November 2010, the Centre is one of Europe’s most modern attractions of its kind. It aims to spark curiosity, support independent world exploration, and inspire scientific dialogue. Visitors enjoy hundreds of attractions, including an earthquake simulator and a magic carpet. A garden on the Centre’s roof offers observation decks with beautiful panoramas. Nearby, there’s an art gallery, climbing wall, and park with art exhibits.

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• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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A personal guide will meet you at your hotel and offer you an exclusive tour of the city. Experience the attractions of Warsaw, the capital of Poland, through a guided tour catered to introduce you to the city’s significant landmarks, narrating its grand history and Poland’s integral part in it.

Commence your journey with a stop at the city’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk past the former dwelling of Polish royalty at the Royal Castle, the artistic grandeur of Krasinski Palace, the modern facade of the Supreme Court building, and the tribute to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.

Following this, head over to the city’s most expansive park, Lazienki Park. Here, you will find the distinguished commemoration of Frederic Chopin. Enjoy some tranquil moments in the mesmerizing rose garden and savor the splendid natural beauty before your tour concludes with a return to your hotel.

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