What You Will Do
Visit the major landmarks of the city on a 2,5-hour retro bus tour. A live guide on board comments on the sights you pass and tells you more on a walk in the Old Town, Royal Park Łazienki or in the Palace of Culture and Science. You travel by a retro bus called Jelcz "Cucumber" - an iconic communist vehicle. This tour operates every Saturday at 3pm, starting from the Palace of Culture and Science.
Starts from April through October and runs every Saturday
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet in front of the main entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science, which is from Marszałkowska street, between Dramatic Theatre and Studio Theatre.
1
Palace of Culture and Science
The iconic building from the communist era.
2
Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie
1 hour
At this stop you will find out who and when established this place. Why was it popular to visit on Thursdays in 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 amphitheatre.
3
Palac MySlewicki
Have You heard about Prince Joseph Poniatowski? If not, this is the moment.
4
Amphitheatre - Lazienki Park
Discover the unique Amphitheater on the water.
5
Palace on the Island
10 minutes
Hear the story about about the last king of Poland in front of his summer residence.
6
Chopin Monument
Hear the life story of famous pianist and composer next to his monument where Chopin is sitting under the weeping willow tree.
7
Old Town
1 hour
Our 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 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, statue of Warsaw Mermaid and the Barbican
8
Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)
Magical place from where You can admire the reconstructed Royal Castle.
9
King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)
What was the former capital city in Poland? Who changed it? Definitely You will hear a story about it.
10
Bazylika Archikatedralna w Warszawie p.w. Męczeństwa św. Jana Chrzciciela
Do You want to know who is buried in the Cathedral? What was happening here centuries ago? It is a must stop then.
11
Kanonia
Make a wish and the go around the bell three times! Your wish will come true!
12
Gnojna Gora
This lovely place it used to be....a rubbish dump!
13
Old Town Market Square
The mermaid decorates the square. Would You like to know why? You will get the answer during the tour.
14
Warsaw Barbican
We will leave the Old Town by the former gate of Warsaw city.
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