Our most recommended things to do in Warsaw

Warsaw: Chopin Concert in the Old Town

1. Warsaw: Chopin Concert in the Old Town

The Time for Chopin concert series is a celebration of one of Warsaw's most famous geniuses, Frederic Chopin. The daily concerts are carried out by different pianists and you will hear different interpretations of each piece, a theme for fascinating conversations. An equally inspiring experience to both guests and performers, these shows allow you to hear well-known works from a different perspective each time. The project is created by outstanding pianists with a passion for Frederic Chopin's music. The pianists were assisted in their creative development, influencing artistic formation and depth of interpretation. As a guest, you are one of the key elements of the Time for Chopin project - your presence and perception of music of Frederic Chopin is the most important aspect. The chamber mood of the concert hall promotes a peculiar musical dialogue with the auditorium in the course of the performance of a solo concert. Deepening your involvement still, after the concert there is time to exchange opinions between guests and the artist.

Warsaw Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2. Warsaw Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore Warsaw at your own pace and get to know the historic and modern sides to the city on the panoramic hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. The tour starts at the monumental Palace of Culture and Science, the highest building in Poland. Enjoy fantastic views of the city from the 30th floor, before you head off to explore further. History buffs will love the Warsaw Rising Museum, where the city’s turbulent history is brought to life through more than 1,000 exhibits, while the National Museum contains over 400 works by Poland’s greatest artists. Take the kids to meet the famous native brown bears of Warsaw Zoo, and see 500 other species of native and exotic animals while you are there. Choose from two lines: Red Route: 1. Palace of Culture & Science (Dworzec Centralny 14) 2. A- Grzybowski Market Square (Plac Grzybowski 1) 3. Old Town (Stare Miasto 05) 4. B - Warsaw University Library (Bibliteka Uniwersytecka 01) 5. C- Copernicus Science Center (Metro Centrum Nauki Kopernik 03) 6. D- National Stadium (Most Swietokrzyski 04) 7. E- Praga (Okrzei 02) 8. F- Multimedia Fountain Park (Bolesc 02) 9. MURANOWSKA 9. G- Museum of Polish Jews History (Nalewki Muzeum 02) 10. H- Warsaw City Hall (Plac Bankowy 03) 11. Downtown (Centrum 06) Blue Route: 1. Palace of Culture & Science (Dworzec Centralny 14) 2. Norblin Factory Museum 3. Warsaw Rising Museum 4. Wronia 5. Grzybowski Square (Aleja Jana Pawla II 01) 6. Zacheta Gallery (Zacheta 01) 7. Old Town (Stare Miasto 05) 8. Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy 01) 9. Chopin Museum (Ordynacka 01) 10. National Museum (Foksal 01) 11. Three Crosses Square (Plac Trzech Krzyzy 03) 12. Lazienki Royal Park (Lazienki Krolewskie 01) 13. Constitution Square (Plac Konstytucji 02) 14. Downtown (Centrum 06)

Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket

3. Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket

Challenge your perceptions of reality at the Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw. Benefit from skip-the-ticket-line entry or a family ticket and discover the interactive exhibits filled with mirrors, holograms, and other illusions. Dive into the world of optical illusions, and see sights that contradict the laws of physics. Stop to snap photos as you explore the museum. Make your way through over 60 attractions, including a Vortex Tunnel, a Mirror Room, and many more.

Warsaw: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket

4. Warsaw: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket

Learn about the centuries of Jewish history in Poland, from when the first communites settled in the country, right up until the present day. Explore 8 different galleries that will educate in an interactive way through visual and audio materials, as well as artifacts and paintings. Discover more about the most significant moments of Jewish history in the country. This includes the birth of the communities, the role of individual Jewish figures throughout Polish society, and how the Holocaust drastically impacted the Jews of Poland. See also how is their culture being revived after the Second World War.

Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting

5. Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting

Journey back through time as you discover the history of Polish vodka with tons of fascinating facts thrown in. Enjoy a 70-minute tour at the Vodka Museum in Warsaw's Praga district with a qualified guide. Arrive at the museum, and begin the tour with memories presented by former employees of the Warsaw Vodka Factory at Koneser. Explore 5 interactive modern galleries enabling you to become acquainted with the history of Polish vodka. After the tour, head over to the Vodka Academy for a 20-minute tasting workshop. Once you've wet your palette with some delicious vodka samples, visit the 3/4 Koneser Cocktail Bar located on the 3rd Floor of the museum. Try the best cocktails prepared with different types of Polish vodka.

Warsaw: The City in a Nutshell Small Group Walking Tour

6. Warsaw: The City in a Nutshell Small Group Walking Tour

See Warsaw in a nutshell with a walking tour and learn the tragic history of the city. Learn the complexities of regional, city, and country history past and present and admire iconic sites. Walk along the Royal Route, see the Presidential Palace, and stroll through Old Town encased by city walls. Learn how Warsaw rose from the ashes after a dark history during World War II. Allow your guide to share the complexities of the two largest uprisings against Nazi rule that blazed the city to the ground. Explore the Polish capital that now stands firmly as the center of European trade, tourism, education, and politics. As you step along the Barsovian Royal Rout, meet famous inhabitants of the city, like Chopin and Marie Curie. Witness the Presidential Palace, Warsaw University buildings, and the Old Town. Get the essence of this complex city and leave full of knowledge and understanding.

Warsaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks

7. Warsaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks

Get ready for a legendary night out with amazing people on this Warsaw pub crawl. Start the night off right with an open bar on beer, wine, and mixed drinks (with whiskey, vodka, gin or rum) for 1 hour. Your party group will enjoy drinking games such as flip cup, beer pong or 5s to get to know each other. After the open bar, your fun guides will take you on to 3 other cool bars and make sure you get a free shot at each place. Continue to a nightclub, which is the final stop. The pub crawl ends at a cool club in the city center with VIP skip-the-line entry. A shot will be waiting inside for you as well!

Warsaw: Full-day Tour to Krakow and Auschwitz by Train

8. Warsaw: Full-day Tour to Krakow and Auschwitz by Train

Following an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Warsaw, get transferred to the train station with a private vehicle. Your English-speaking driver will assist you with the check-in and wait until you are boarded for the train to Krakow. After a short train ride, you will be welcomed by a local English-speaking driver and start your tour via shared transportation to Auschwitz. Embark on a 3.5-hour guided group tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau. Start the tour with a visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp where you'll learn about how its establishment by German Nazis on the outskirts of the town Oswiecim in 1940. After the war, the camp was turned into a museum displaying evidence of the genocide, which you will have the opportunity to browse. In the museum watch a film made after the liberation of the camp shown in various languages. After spending time in Auschwitz continue the tour to the Birkenau section of the concentration camp. Discover how, in 1941, the German Nazis established a new camp called Auschwitz II Birkenau. Between 1942-1945, approximately 1.5 million people lived and died here. Around 90% of them were Jews, others were Poles, Gypsies, Russians, and prisoners from 28 countries of Europe. In 1979, Auschwitz–Birkenau Concentration Camp was listed as a UNESCO World Culture and National Heritage Site. Depart Auschwitz-Birkenau for a 1.5-hour journey to Krakow. You will have three hours of free time to see the Main Market Square in Krakow, the biggest Medieval old town square in Europe. In the Old Town, visit Wawel Hill where the Cathedral and the Royal Castle are, the Town Hall Tower, St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow Barbican, and Sukiennice, famously known as the Cloth Hall. Absorb the city's unique atmosphere with its thousands of bars and delightful regional restaurants, historic buildings, and horse-driven cabs. During the trip, there will be time to eat lunch in a restaurant. After your time in Krakow board the train at about 7.30 PM, get picked up at the platform and be transferred from the train station back to your hotel in Warsaw.

Warsaw: Live Chopin Piano Concert

9. Warsaw: Live Chopin Piano Concert

Make the most of your time in Warsaw and enjoy an evening of classical music in the heart of Old Town. Hosted at the enchanting Dean’s Palace at the Museum of the Warsaw Archdiocese, this concert offers the unique opportunity to connect with one of the world’s most iconic composers, in his hometown. Surrounded by a collection of paintings by famous artists, take your seats in the atmospheric concert hall, which boasts perfect acoustics and the highest-quality KAWAI grand piano. The piano’s music is clear, transparent, and rich, ensuring an emotional and comfortable reception at the recitals. As the lights dim, the music begins, taking you on a journey through the life and works and Chopin. During the 55-minute concert, hear stunning performances from professional pianists and touring artists. By the end of the show, you will have a deeper appreciation for Chopin and his music, and an idea of how this incredible city influenced his work.

Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace

10. Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace

Join this guided tour of the Palace of Culture and Science, one of the highest and most magnificent buildings in Warsaw and visible from almost all places in the city. As an added perk, skip the line to the viewing terrace. During the tour, discover the characteristic interiors of the Palace of Culture and Science: ballrooms with excellent woodwork, conference rooms with original furniture and equipment from the ’50s, and majestic marble staircases. Your local guide will bring you closer to the entire history of the building from 1952 until now. Enjoy entertaining stories and anecdotes as you walk through the building’s history. At the end of your journey, skip the line to the elevator and go to the viewing terrace on the 30th floor to discover a beautiful view of the city. You’ll never look at the Palace of Culture and Science in the same way after this tour.

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What should I do on my first trip to Warsaw?

Interestingly, almost all of the historic landmarks in Warsaw are on a single axis, beginning at Castle Square and continuing south before stopping at Wilanow Palace - around 15 kilometers in total. On this strip, there are parks, churches, academic institutions, and more, and it’s a fantastic place to start your journey.

What are some hidden gems to see in Warsaw?

Some of Warsaw’s most entertaining hidden gems include the Neon Muzeum, Pani Hania’s Garden, Hangar 646, The Koszykowa Street Library, and the Rainbow Center.

How much time should I spend in Warsaw?

Two days is the perfect amount of time to explore all that Warsaw has to offer - the historic city center, several museums, and endless foods to try at the dozens of restaurants and street vendors.

What food is Warsaw known for?

There’s nothing that screams Warsaw like herring. While Warsaw isn’t a coastal city, herring has always been a local delicacy that’s served in many different ways. The best herring is served in oil and is regarded as the best thing to chase a shot of vodka with. A must-try!

What is the best way to get around Warsaw?

Public transport is certainly a good way to travel around Warsaw, though the city is compact enough that you could do most of your traveling on foot.

What are the best months to visit Warsaw?

May to September is ideal if you’re looking for a warm, mild trip to Poland.

What are the best neighborhoods to visit in Warsaw?

Plac Zbawiciela, or Savior Square, is a magnet to Warsaw’s hipster scene. It is centrally located and home to the trendy wine and bar cafe called Charlotte. You’ll find a renaissance-era church called Church of the Holiest Savior in the southern part of the square, and it overlooks the central roundabout, which is always busy. A scenic neighborhood that is certainly worth the visit!

What are the best neighborhoods for shopping?

Definitely visit the Bazar Staroci Na Kole when you’re in Warsaw. It’s a street that is packed with markets and street vendors selling all kinds of goods and souvenirs. The Bazar is one of the best ways to get a true taste of the culture when you’re in Poland’s capital.

What neighborhood should I stay in when I visit Warsaw?

Warsaw’s Praga district has had something of a resurgence in the last few years and is a great place to stay when you’re visiting the city. There’s plenty to do here and plenty of accommodation, though it’s not as noisy as Old Town or New Town. Highlights of this neighborhood include the Warsaw Zoo and the Polish Vodka Museum

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During my trip to Poland I used AB Everest for both the Full-Day Private Tour From Warsaw to Auschwitz/ Krakow and an airport transfer. I couldnt have asked for a better experience, the team was incredible! From a communications standpoint, they were always accessible, easy to communicate with, and the friendliest team. For pick ups, they were always on time (if not early) and had my name on a card so I could spot them easily. For the long drives I felt very safe and comfortable. There vehicles were large, spacious, and clean. On my trip it started to snow and I felt very safe and in good hands on the road. Once we got to Auschwitz, I was escorted in to the museum and handed off to the tour so that there was no room for confusion. When the tour was over, AB was there and waiting right on time! I loved having free time to roam around in Krakow and when I was ready to head back to Warsaw, AB was ready and waiting to go when I was. could not have had a better experience

Do not hesitate to book this tour! It is worth every penny!! Mary was extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job facilitating the tour to include public transportation (which was a bonus for us). The tour is well organized moving you through the city and history in a very organized manner. Such a moving tour and fingers crossed you get Mary!

Had an absolutely great time and met amazing people. The guides Adam, Rafał, Kasia and Juliusz were awesome and helped get the party started with games and social activities for people to get out of their comfort shell. Would love to do it again next time I'm in Warsaw.

Wonderful experience. The pianist was superb and so talented. The atmosphere was magnificent. Would really recommend this.

Guide very knowledgeable and communicated the history in a very clear way. Very very interesting