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Warsaw: Afternoon Public City Tour with Pickup and Drop-off

1. Warsaw: Afternoon Public City Tour with Pickup and Drop-off

Climb aboard a comfortable, coach and take in the sights of Warsaw on this guided sightseeing tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Pass through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town, Castle Square, and the Praga District.  Hop aboard the bus which has plenty of space to stretch out your legs and head to Old Town. View Castle Square and the Royal Castle, where the Polish monarchs resided from 1596 until 1795 and the Polish President briefly took residence in 1918. Get the chance to see King Sigismund's III Column, the first secular monument in Poland. Admire the Gothic church of St. John's Cathedral, where the sarcophagi contain the remains of eminent Poles. Look at the architecture of the Old Town Market Square and Barbican, before visiting the former Jewish Ghetto. Stop briefly at the Memorial to the Heroes of the Ghetto and see the awe-inspiring contemporary architecture of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews.  Go to Umschplag Platz and Mila Street to discover the site of the bunker where the leader of the Ghetto Uprising, Mordehal Anielewicz, committed suicide. Journey along the "Royal Route" admiring the aristocratic residences and famous monuments. Take in sights like the Holy Cross Church, where an urn contains the heart of Fryderyk Chopin (1810–1849). Finally, walk through the Royal Park to experience the city's urban oasis at Lazienk park.   Admire the "Palace on the Water," the lavish summer residence of the last King of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski. Cruise by sights like the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, the Warsaw Uprising monument, and the Monument to the Victims of Katyn. Go to the Warsaw Praga District (if traffic allows) and see sights like the the National Stadium, St. Florian's Cathedral, the Orthodox Church, and Targowa and Ząbkowska Street.  Drive by the monument of the Brotherhood of Arms and the 19th-century vodka factory of the Koneser with its unique view of Warsaw Old Town from the Dąbrowski Bridge.

Warsaw: 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour

2. Warsaw: 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour

Learn about the unique history of Warsaw's old town on this fascinating walking tour led by an English-speaking local expert. Discover how old town emerged from the ashes after it was completely destroyed during World War II – true to its original pre-war form – and earned a place on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the romantic streets of old town, and enjoy the scenery along the Royal Route. Discover the most beautiful corners and the most spectacular monuments, architectural highlights, royal palaces, and residences in the city. Hear legends and authentic stories. See the places associated with famous Warsawians like Fréderic Chopin, Pope John Paul II, and Marie Curie, as well as sites connected with the Solidarity movement. Learn about the Venetian painter Canaletto and the invaluable role of his paintings during the reconstruction of old town. Have a look at Castle Square, King Sigismund’s Column, St. John’s Cathedral, the Market Square, the Barbican, and new town.

Warsaw: Highlights Guided Retro Bus Tour

3. Warsaw: Highlights Guided Retro Bus Tour

Do you like visiting cities on a bus but not listening to a taped story on headphones? Then go for an amazing live-guided tour with style. A classic bus Jelcz 043, better known as “Cucumber,” and one of the most iconic communist-era vehicles will take you for a ride in Warsaw. A guide on-board will comment on the objects you will pass and tell you more on a walk around certain stops. On this tour, you will see the most popular landmarks of the city and hear fascinating stories about them. During this 2.5-hour tour, see the most important sights of Warsaw. The tour starts at the Palace of Culture and Science from where you will set off to Royal Park Łazienki. At this stop, you will find out who and when this place was established. Why was it popular to visit on Thursdays in the 18th century? Why should you bring nuts when you come here? On this walk, you will see a statue of Frederic Chopin, the Palace on the Isle and an 18th-century amphitheater. After a walk with the guide, the “Cucumber” bus will pick you up and drive you to the Old Town where you will see a city reconstructed from scratch. Get to know who the man on the column in the Castle Square is. What and why it is the symbol of the city? What is the most “romantic” place in Warsaw? During the walk, you will see the Royal Castle Square with Sigismund's Column, the Old Town Market Square, Cathedral of St. John, a statue of the Warsaw Mermaid and the Barbican. From the Old Town, you will return to the Palace of Culture and Science to hear the history of this controversial building and to finish the tour. The tour takes place every Saturday at 2 PM14:00. It starts by the main entrance of the Palace of Culture and Science. Just look for a big retro bus in front.

Warsaw: 2-Hour Guided Old Town Walking Tour

4. Warsaw: 2-Hour Guided Old Town Walking Tour

Take a walking of Warsaw, learning of the beauty of the city accompanied with a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue. Your local guide will be part of a team of history researchers looking to offer the richest parts of what the city of Warsaw is all about. During your 2-hour walking tour, each of your senses will be engaged. You will hear and learn a motley of incredible stories about Warsaw whilst walking through secret doors, quiet streets and alleys. You will be taken to some incredible parts of Warsaw that you never would have thought to exist. You will also be taken to Castle Square, S. Mary's Basilica and Sigmund's Column, before venturing to some of the lesser known parts of the city that only the locals and history enthusiasts know about.

Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus: Groups

5. Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus: Groups

Start the tour at your chosen time from your accommodation. Your group is picked up by Retro bus Jelcz "Cucumber", and a tour guide will introduce you to Warsaw. Your guide will present you the plan of the tour, which includes the most important sights of the city. During the tour, tells you about Warsaw's history and present. On the road, you hear more about the objects you pass by. Your first stop will be Palace of Culture and Science. During a walk the guide will tell you more it and why is it called a symbol of Polish Communism, how it was constructed and what influence it has on modern Warsaw. Next, hop on the bus that will take you to the historic heart of Warsaw. You'll get off the bus to take a stroll down the streets of Old Town. Here, learn about fascinating past of Poland, see the Sigismund's Column and Royal Castle and hear about Polish Royals, their fates and battles they did for the country. Follow to see the Cathedral of St. John and find out about its post-war restoration. Then, in the Old Marketplace. in the middle of this UNESCO-listed site, you see symbol of the city – Warsaw Mermaid. Walk down by the picturesque houses of the Old Town, to reach the Barbican, fragment of the restored city wall, then have a look at the birthplace of Marie Curie, a great Polish scientist. Walking back to the bus, you'll pass by the Warsaw Uprising Monument, an impressive memorial. Here you'll learn more about this WWII event from your guide. Next, the bus takes you to the Royal Park Łazienki. In the upper fragment of the park you'll see the monument of Frederic Chopin, one of the best known Poles, a romantic period composer. Then, the guide will present you the incredible Palace on the Isle, summer residence of the king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski. On the walk through the park, you'll hear stories about turbulent late 18th-century Poland while admiring examples of architecture of that period. After this relaxing stroll in the "green lungs" of Warsaw, the bus will take you back to your hotel or a requested location within the city.

Warsaw: Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

6. Warsaw: Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

Your tour will begin at Castle Square, where you will see Sigismund’s Column. Then you will see the magnificent Royal Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the gothic St. Johns Arch cathedral. In the oldest part of the Old Town – the Old Town Market Place you will see the symbol of the Polish capital - The Warsaw Mermaid. Another main stop of your tour located between the Old and the New Town is the Warsaw Barbican that once encircled Warsaw. You will walk past a house where Maria Sklodowska-Curie was born in New Town. Afterward, you will walk along Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street (Royal Route). You will first pass St. Annes Church, the famous center of Warsaw, next to the Castle Square, at Krakowskie Przedmieście. You can climb up its tower to the viewing terrace from which you will see the entire Old Town. Following that, you will see the Presidential Palace, the University of Warsaw, the Copernicus Monument, and the Holy Cross Church, where Frederic Chopin's heart is buried. There are two important Warsaw squares to visit: Pilsudski Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Krasinski Square, with the impressive Warsaw Uprising Monument.

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What people are saying about Sigismund's Column

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 285 reviews

I’m definitely not a tour-taking person, but my colleague thought it would be a good idea. She was right!! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable! We learned many new things about Warsaw. Loved the diversity of our group. I would totally do it again.

Fantastic tour with stops to walk through the royal park and the old town. Such a knowledgable and friendly guide. The coach was excellent too.

Very good tour, comfortable vehicle, excellent guide, everything went in the best possible way.

our guide was, very knowledgeable and it was, value for money going on this tour.

Really enjoyed that tour. Highly recommend to everyone!!!!