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Lovers of culture, art and entertainment will find much to enjoy in Warsaw. Walk around the Old Town to see the Royal Castle with its two original Rembrandt canvases, as well as the Cathedral and the Mermaid Statue. Enjoy a stroll along the Royal Route, packed with shops and charming cafes. Visit a prime example of social‑re‑ alism architecture, the tallest building in Poland – the Palace of Culture and Science – with its viewing terrace on the 30th floor looking out over the entire city. From up there you will see that one quarter of Warsaw area is covered with green squares and gardens… so take a stroll through one of the largest parks – the Royal Łazienki Park or the Saxon Garden. Also visit one of the best of the city’s many museums, including the world’s largest Chopin memorabilia in the Fryderyk Chopin Museum, or the National Museumwith its impressive Faras Gallery, or perhaps the multimedia‑filledWarsaw Rising Museum, which will help you better understand the identity of the city. Evening in Warsaw offers a wide range of nightlife, with many diverse options for dining or clubbing.
GO ON A TOUR BY SEGWAY Guided segway tours in Warsaw for groups and individuals. Take a 3‑hour tour or a 90‑minute one and whizz round the most interesting places the capital has to offer: the Old and New Town, Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, the former Jewish Ghetto and the artistic Praga district.
2 Contact: About Warsaw SEGWAY CITY TOURS segwaycitytours.pl 1,5‑3h [email protected] (+48) 600 310 320 Think of a city that offers a lot of advantages from PLN 229 / per person and experiences; a European metropolis that can bring a smile to the faces of tourists, businessmen and art lovers? You’re thinking WARSAW MUST‑SEE RETRO BUS TOUR Retro communist bus Jelcz – ‘the Cucumber’ will take you on a tour to see the best‑known of Warsaw! landmarks of Warsaw: Grzybowski Square to hear about Jewish community, the Old Town and the Royal Castle. You will also visit the Royal Park Łazienki with an incredible No matter whether you come to Warsaw for business or for pleasure, you will garden. The last stop is the Palace of Culture and Science – the gift from Stalin that find many attractions perfect for you. As a tourist you will be delighted by the looms over the city. city’s diversity – from renaissance buildings to futuristic skyscrapers. Visit the 1 Contact: youngest European Old Town (on the UNESCO list) – rebuilt from the post‑war WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK wpt1313.com/en rubble; the moving Warsaw Rising Museum; the unique Faras Gallery at the National 2,5h [email protected] Museum; the romantic Royal Łazienki Museum; and the iconic Palace of Culture (+48) 22 882 13 13 and Science, from where you can look out over the whole city. See Warsaw from from PLN 59 / per person (+48) 882 413 826 the Fryderyk Chopin angle, visiting the museum that bears his name and expe‑ riencing dozens of cultural events involving his omnipresent music. In this dynamic and forward‑looking Warsaw, also investors see space for their SIGHTSEEING ROUND WARSAW actions and potential for the future. Modern skyscrapers, a 200‑year‑old stock market, friendly infrastructure and creative inhabitants – here lies the heart of Tour Castle Square with King Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle. Visit St. John’s Cathedral and walk through the Old and New Towns. See Maria Sklodowska‑Curie’s business! In spare moments you can feel the rhythm of the city, go for a walk house and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Drive the Royal Route with its aristocratic by the Vistula River where by day you will find beaches, and by night music and residences, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the National Opera. Then a short stop cinemas in trendy cafes. Uncover the capital’s culinary gems. Find your own paths at the Royal Łazienki Park to see the Fryderyk Chopin Monument. and discover what fascinates you. Do not hesitate. Warsaw is waiting for you! 1 Contact: MAZURKAS TRAVEL www.mazurkas.com.pl Key to symbols: 4h [email protected] minimum number of participant duration price (+48) 22 389 41 82 EUR 225 per party of 1‑2 (+48) 668 121 455 Warsaw City Tours are available upon request. To book your tour, please see the offer contact details. people / EUR 260 per party of Warsaw Tourism Organization has no legal responsibility for the services provided by the partners 3‑6 people or any damage caused by the tour participants. Warsaw Essentials Warsaw Essentials
WELCOME TO ROYAL WARSAW WARSAW RIVER CRUISE Haxel invites you to discover every nook and cranny of the Polish capital. Are you hungry Cruise the Vistula in brand new, comfortable and exclusive boats with sun deck, refresh‑ for action? Whether a retro tram journey, or a bike tour along the Royal Route, you will ments, heating and Wi‑Fi. The trip offers spectacular views of the Old Town, the Powiśle be actively involved in sightseeing. Next take a walk through the Old Town, take a pic‑ district, Copernicus Science Centre, the Warsaw Mermaid, the National Stadium, “Fat ture of the Warsaw Mermaid and taste Polish cuisine. As a sweet treat there is a cup of Katy” water station, Warsaw bridges, wild beaches and incredible nature (even beavers delicious chocolate from the Wedel maestro. if you’re lucky).
Contact: 20 Contact: 2‑12 HAXEL EVENTS & INCENTIVE PO WIŚLE www.haxel.eu www.po-wisle.pl 1h 4h [email protected] [email protected] (+48) 605 425 905 (+48) 536 777 536 EUR 45 / per person (+48) 22 742 04 55 from PLN 97 / per person / private tour
THE FOOD TOUR WOW! WARSAW BIKE TOUR We’re not just another tour company. We’re food lovers, vodka experts and guides in one. If you want an active way to visit the city that is suitable for anyone, then a bike is the We won’t bore you with the obvious; instead we will take you on a journey through the answer. Our tours have been carefully designed to be informative and comprehensive, flavors and culture of Polish Cuisine. Try our Food Tour for a unique cultural experience but also comfortable and pleasant. Try our Wow! Warsaw tour and get to know the real of Polish cuisine and drinks. Savor the city with your mouth and ears, and we’re sure Warsaw – the historic heritage, the parks and cultural life, as well as the spots you won’t you’ll fall in love with what we’re crazy about. find in any guidebook.
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GO ON A TOUR BY OLD COMMUNIST VAN, BUS OR MODERN BUS GO ON A TOUR BY RETRO CAR FIAT 125P The best way to see all of Warsaw’s faces and feel the spirit of the city! Visit the less Take a trip with guides who know their city inside out. Their yellow retro cabs will take known side of Warsaw: the remains of communism, pre‑war Warsaw, the Jewish Ghetto, you on an unforgettable ride. It’s a tailor‑made offer, depending on your interest. Admire and the highlights: the Royal Route and the Old Town (Royal Castle, Old Town Square, the Old Town, the Royal Castle and parks, see monuments of the Jewish community and St. Anna’s Church and the Presidential Palace). See the green and modern Powiśle area, those from communist times. On‑board vodka shot and snacks, as well as a souvenir including the university library roof garden. photo are included.
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VIP TOUR BY MERCEDES Discover Warsaw, one of Europe’s precious gems, from the comfort of an air‑conditioned Mercedes. You’ll be captivated as our expert guides share enthralling Warsaw stories. See the Over 3 fascinating hours you can see the Top 10 sites, including the Wilanow Palace. But why not try our 5 or 7 hour tours, where you will be invited for a free coffee. youngest
1 Contact: old town AB POLAND TRAVEL www.abpoland.com 3‑7h [email protected] (+48) 22 299 03 74 in Europe from PLN 140 / per person warsawcitybreak.com City of Fryderyk Chopin City of Fryderyk Chopin IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHOPIN Discover the city of Fryderyk Chopin, one of the world’s greatest composers, who was born and raised in Warsaw. Yes, Fryderyk Chopin is Polish. Want to start finding out more! On our nostalgic tour you’ll see Krakowskie Przedmieście with benches playing Chopin’s music, the Chopin The journey starts already at the Warsaw Chopin Airport, named after the musician. Then, the most important Museum with an original piano of the great composer, the Holy Cross Church with his stops include the Holy Cross Church, where his heart is entombed, and his monument in the Royal Łazienki Park, heart in a casket, and Łazienki Royal Park with a famous monument of Chopin under where openair concerts are held every Sunday afternoon from May to September. The world’s largest collection the willow tree. The piece de resistance: a private recital. of Chopin memorabilia can be found in the Fryderyk Chopin Museum. This cuttingedge biographical museum 20 Contact: was opened on the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birthday. See the one and only Chopin pedestrian crosswalk, HAXEL EVENTS & INCENTIVE designed in the style of a piano keyboard, and sit on one of the various Chopin benches placed around the city www.haxel.eu 4h [email protected] near important Chopin’s landmarks, where you can enjoy his music with a single press of a button. (+48) 605 425 905 EUR 35 / per person (+48) 22 742 04 55
GO ON A TOUR BY RETRO CAR FIAT 125P Passionate about Chopin but no idea where to start? Curious about where he lived and CHOPIN’S WARSAW the concerts he played? How about the school he graduated from, or where his heart is Fryderyk Chopin is synonymous with Warsaw. To discover the places related with him, we stored for eternal rest? Our guides will drive you to all Chopin’s sites in Warsaw. On‑board offer a 3‑hour tour, with stops including the Holy cross Church, the monument in Royal snacks and souvenir photo included. Łazienki Park and the Fryderyk Chopin Museum. For the curious, we can arrange a trip to Żelazowa Wola, the family home of the great composer. Guide, transfer and tickets included. 1 Contact: WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK wpt1313.com Contact: 3,5‑4h 7 [email protected] CREATours (+48) 22 882 13 13 www.pkin-wycieczki.pl 3h from PLN 150 / per person (+48) 882 413 826 [email protected] (+48) 730 520 570 PLN 149 / per person (+48) 22 656 61 48
Fryderyk Chopin Museum IN CHOPIN’S FOOTSTEPS Fryderyk Chopin’s music calls you to follow in his footsteps. Immerse yourself in Polish stories, anecdotes, puzzles, quizzes and traditional Polish tunes that influenced Chopin. An expert guide will drive you around the city in an air‑conditioned Mercedes. The tour may include visit to the Chopin Museum in Warsaw, Zelazowa Wola (his birthplace) and end with a romantic Chopin music concert!
1 Contact: AB POLAND TRAVEL www.abpoland.com 3‑7h [email protected] (+48) 22 299 03 74 from PLN 140 / per person
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRYDERYK CHOPIN Visit the most important and influential landmarks in Chopin’s life in Warsaw. From his early concert venues to his school, and palace house. Then to the newly opened Chopin Museum in the Ostrogski Palace, an innovative and state of the art exhibition concept, which has been called exceptional and one of the most interesting biographical museums in Europe.
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Trace the story of Warsaw’s Jewish community by visiting the Ghetto Wall, the Nożyk Synagogue, the Jewish Cemetery, and the Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN, located at the heart of what was once the Jewish district, next to the Monument of the Ghetto Heroes. Track locations from the movie The Pianist, drop by Grzybowski Square to see Próżna Street with some buildings that survived the war, and enjoy a Jewish meal at a traditional restaurant nearby. The Footbridge of Memory, a luminous installation over Chłodna Street, is a must‑see. It is placed where a wooden footbridge used to connect the big and small ghettos – it restores the memory of those tragic events through multimedia and 3D pictures.
Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN, 2016 European Museum of the Year Award
JEWISH VIP TOUR WITH EXPERT GUIDE Visit Żelazowa Wola- Your heart will feel the weight of Polish‑Jewish history. During your VIP tour around Warsaw, led by an expert guide, you will ride in luxury and be awed by the places you - THE BIRTHPLACE of Fryderyk Chopin visit, including the Jewish Historical Institute, Umschlagplatz and the remains of the former Jewish Ghetto. Get to know about famous Polish Jews such as Ludwik Zamenhof – creator of the Esperanto language!
1 Contact: AB POLAND TRAVEL www.abpoland.com 3‑7h [email protected] (+48) 22 299 03 74 from PLN 140 / per person
GO ON A GHETTO WALK Before WWII, there were almost 350 thousand Jewish inhabitants in Warsaw. Although their heritage was virtually annihilated by the Nazis in 1944, when the city was all but destroyed, there are still several places to experience Jewish history. You will visit all these spots and discover what the Ghetto was, how people survived, and how the area Booking information: was rebuilt after the war.
1 Contact: tel. +48 533 49 39 40 ADVENTURE WARSAW adventurewarsaw.pl 3h www.ChopinPASS.com [email protected] (+48) 606 22 55 25 PLN 400 / per person (+48) 662 390 815 Judaica Communism tours GO ON A TOUR BY RETRO CAR FIAT 125P OR RETRO BUS
Want to know more about Warsaw’s Jewish heritage? If you wonder how much of this After World War II, the architects were given the task of rebuilding Warsaw in a new style of design: “socialist amazing society is still present here, choose this offer. On the tour you will see the re‑ mains of the Ghetto Wall, Grzybowski Square with its nearby Synagogue and the Jewish in content and national in form.” Discover the architectural heritage of socialist‑realism in Warsaw with a visit Theatre. Take a ride to the monument of the Ghetto Heroes and to the Jewish Cemetery. to the Palace of Culture and Science, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2015, having been given by Stalin You can take a private tour in a Fiat 125p or get on board the retro bus Jelcz. as a gift from the Soviet Union to the Polish nation. Walk around Parade Square, built to host the propagan‑ da‑filled speeches of the leaders of the People’s Republic of Poland. Then, go to the Marszałkowska Housing 1 Contact: WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK District and explore Constitution Squarewith its impressive sculptures from the 1950s. To feel the spirit of the www.wpt1313.com/en past era, try a visit to one of the remaining milk‑bars, fast food canteens from that time, offering inexpensive, 2,5‑4h [email protected] (+48) 22 882 13 13 home‑style traditional Polish cooking, and enjoy their unique atmosphere. Here, time has apparently stopped. from PLN 59 / per person (+48) 882 413 826
GO ON A TOUR BY OLD MILITIA VAN JEWISH WARSAW Feel the communist era from inside an old militia van! See Constitution Square and the A world full of contrasts – exotic and colourful, where the Jewish language reigned. Ministry of Agriculture, examples of the utopian plans for the post‑war reconstruction An unshakeable society has still survives today. Feel invited to experience the lost Jewish of the city. Discover the Palace of Culture and Science, a gift from “Uncle” Stalin, and Warsaw. We will show you places where, despite the wartime damage, there still beats the very heart of socialism – former Party Houses. See the longest building in Warsaw a Jewish heart. We teach you how to say “hello” in Hebrew and to eat a kosher dinner. and visit the Museum of Life under Communism. Transfer and entrances included. Contact: ADVENTURE WARSAW 7 Contact: adventurewarsaw.pl 3h CREATours [email protected] www.pkin-wycieczki.pl (+48) 606 22 55 25 4h [email protected] PLN 149 / per person (+48) 662 390 815 (+48) 730 520 570 PLN 149 / per person (+48) 22 656 61 48
GO ON A TOUR BY RETRO CAR FIAT 125P OR RETRO BUS IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WARSAW JEWS Look for the traces of communism still present in Warsaw’s architecture, art and trans‑ Tour the former Jewish Ghetto, including the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes sym‑ port. Learn about the times of nonsense, tragic events and empty shops, and how the bolising the heroic defiance of the Ghetto uprising in 1943; the Path of Remembrance, communists wanted to replace lemons. Admire the architecture of the Palace of Culture commemorating the Jews who were murdered in the Ghetto; the Bunker Monument and Science and the communist residential districts. Take a tour in vehicles from that and Umschlagplatz, displaying the names of hundreds of people from the ghetto. Drive epoch – a retro cabby Fiat 125p or a classic bus Jelcz. to the Jewish Cemetery and then off to the impressive Nożyk Synagogue. 1 Contact: WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK 1 Contact: wpt1313.com MAZURKAS TRAVEL 2,5‑4h [email protected] www.mazurkas.com.pl (+48) 22 882 13 13 4h [email protected] from PLN 59 / per person (+48) 882 413 826 (+48) 22 389 41 82 EUR 245 per group 1‑2 (+48) 668 121 455 people/ EUR 300 per group 3‑6 people 22ND JULY PATH Stalin’s gift, WZ cake and the 10th‑Anniversary Stadium (now the National Stadium) JEWISH WARSAW BIKE TOUR were all inaugurated on 22 July – the anniversary of the PKWN Manifesto. Now visit the Did you know that over 30% of the city’s pre‑war population were Jewish? Did you pearls of the Polish People’s Republic – exclusively designed ballrooms, every corner of know that Esperanto was invented here? Do you want to learn the turbulent story of the the Palace basement, the largest football arena in Poland. Taste Polish drinks and “bigos”, Warsaw Ghetto? If you’d like to find out more, come on our Jewish Warsaw bike tour! the national dish. Transfer, entrances included We’ll show you the fascinating yet dramatic story of the Jews in Warsaw, and take you to places that form the modern centre of the community’s life. 7 Contact: CREATours www.pkin-wycieczki.pl Contact: 1 4h [email protected] STATION WARSAW (+48) 730 520 570 www.stationwarsaw.com 3h PLN 199 / per person (+48) 22 656 61 48 [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 from PLN 80 / per person (+48) 513 605 518 Communism tours Green Warsaw WARSAW HARBOURS
See Warsaw harbours from the water. Some of them have not changed for the last Warsaw is a salubrious and refreshing destination because a quarter of the city is made up of green areas. There 40 years (Port Praski), while others have been renewed to become a modern place to live and do water sports (Port Czerniakowski). You will see the contrast and impressive are 160 leafy squares and 76 parks, of which the biggest and most beautiful is the Royal Łazienki park and history, including a panorama of the Old Town, Copernicus Science Centre, the Warsaw palace complex, consisting of 187 acres of parkland in the middle of the city. Each of these green areas has its Mermaid and the National Stadium. own special something, and come together to make Warsaw a truly green city. One special green area is the right bank of the Vistula River, which is marked by its unspoiled, natural habitat. 2‑12 Contact: PO WIŚLE The right bank is completely wild and protected by the Natura 2000 programme, meaning that beavers, terns www.po-wisle.pl and even elk can be found there. 1‑1,5h [email protected] (+48) 536 777 536 Indeed, both banks of the river are considered to be the summer centres of the city. Here you can relax on one from PLN 137 / per person / of the five municipal beaches, rent sporting equipment, go on a bicycle tour along the river, or take a cruise on private tour a traditional wooden boat. From May to September, there is also a free shore-to‑shore ferry service. The recently modernised Vistula boulevards are very popular among walking enthusiasts. Nearby, not far from the Royal Castle, there is a Multimedia Fountain Park, where many cultural events take place, such as Wianki, COMMUNIST TOUR BY COMFORTABLE CAR the summer solstice festival in June, and the Feast of the Vistula in September. Have you ever wondered about the “komuna” the Poles talk about when referring to the “bad old days”? Well, now you have the chance to discover traces of the old communist regime in Warsaw while riding in our comfortable Mercedes. Try “pierogi” in a Milk bar WARSAW NATURE CRUISE during the 5h and 7h tours, and be thrilled when you visit the interiors of “Stalin’s Palace” during the 7h tour. Beavers in a European Capital! See the nature along the Vistula River in Warsaw: islands with birds, parks and forests, and even beaver lodges. If you are lucky, you may see deer and even moose. The cruise includes a short stop at the newly renovated forest pier in 1 Contact: AB POLAND TRAVEL Park Młociński. Enjoy it from the comfortable, brand new, exclusive boats with heating, www.abpoland.com refreshments, sun deck, Wi‑Fi and toilet. 3-7h [email protected] (+48) 22 299 03 74 from PLN 140 / per person 4‑12 Contact: PO WIŚLE www.po-wisle.pl 2‑3h [email protected] (+48) 536 777 536 from PLN 287 / per person / private tour
In one of Warsaw’s park Green Warsaw Warsaw by night KAYAK ADVENTURE ON THE RIVER
We set off on kayaks in the south part of the river. Stroke by stroke we see how the After sunset, Warsaw dresses itself in sparkling, colourful lights and glowing neon signs, which were very popular area changes as we get to the City Center. We see the many different faces of Warsaw: Powiśle, the Old and New Towns, the City Center and the Praga district. We enter a for‑ in communist times, and are now making their way back to the streets of the capital. See the historic buildings gotten port and finish our trip at a natural beach in the Praga district. Here we can look and monuments, churches and bridges illuminated in the twilight, and mingling with the lights and colours of the out on an amazing panoramic view of the Old Town. city’s nightlife. Visit Nowy Świat and Foksal Streets, packed with bars and pubs, where you can have a shot of Polish vodka or a glass of locally brewed beer. Visit the PGE Narodowy Stadium or check out the only remaining Contact: 6 gas street lamps in the city, lit in the traditional way by a Warsaw lamplighter. ADVENTURE WARSAW adventurewarsaw.pl 2h [email protected] (+48) 606 22 55 25 PLN 120 / per person (+48) 662 390 815 THE VODKA TOUR Discover the rich world of vodka! First of all, our tour is NOT a pub crawl. We deliver an expert but fun way to understand Poland’s vodka culture. We will taste various vodkas WILD RIVER BIKE TOUR and pair them with typical vodka food. A local, experienced guide will answer all your questions: Is there any way to say no to vodka? Was it invented in Poland or Russia? Looking for a green hideaway and want to see some really wild nature? Hang out with What kinds are there? We know it all! :) us on the Wild River bike tour to experience the only European capital city with a big wild river running through it. See the bridges disappear in a jungle of trees and bushes 2 Contact: growing on sand dunes and swampy oxbow lakes. We will also take you to elegant EAT POLSKA boulevards and quirky modern art pieces hidden on the banks. www.eatpolska.com 3,5h [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 1 Contact: PLN 260 / per person (+48) 513 605 518 STATION WARSAW stationwarsaw.com 3h [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 from PLN 80 / per person GO ON A TOUR BY RETRO CAR FIAT 125P To feel the spirit of Warsaw by night, drive around in our communist‑era taxi. See the top attractions, communist era themed bars as well as party spots known only to the VISTULA RIVER FROM BIRD’S EYE VIEW locals. Roll down the windows, let the night breeze in and enjoy. Watch breath‑taking night panoramas, the Vistula River and wonderfully illuminated buildings that reveal There is nothing like a birds‑eye‑view to really see what’s what. You are in for a treat when what is unseen in daylight. you fly along the Vistula River, looking out over Warsaw and admiring the city from the sky! Choose from a helicopter or plane to get a 360° view of Warsaw – Poland’s crown 1 Contact: jewel. During this adventure you will see the beauty of the “Queen of Polish Rivers” and WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK an amazing panorama of Warsaw. wpt1313.com 2‑4h [email protected] (+48) 22 882 13 13 1 Contact: from PLN 149 / per person (+48) 882 413 826 AB POLAND TRAVEL www.abpoland.com 10‑60 min. [email protected] (+48) 22 299 03 74 from PLN 800 for a group of up to 3 people GO ON A TOUR BY OLD MILITIA VAN Feel the nightlife of Warsaw! See interesting Warsaw spots by night, meet locals and pop inside a cool communist van to explore the city. On the way, visit 3 different local bars in TASTE WARSAW – VIP FOOD CRUISE the city center and the bohemian Praga district. Each one has retained the atmosphere of the neighbourhood. Hotel pick‑up and drop‑off and 3 welcome shots are included. A Vistula River cruise is a fine way to spend a summer evening. Especially if you can taste Polish cuisine and listen to the sounds of Warsaw played by the Warsaw Sentimental Orchestra. Besides having fun, you will hear the most interesting urban legends and 2 Contact: understand why a mermaid is the symbol of the city. Let us take you for a 2‑hour voyage. ADVENTURE WARSAW adventurewarsaw.pl 3h [email protected] (+48) 606 22 55 25 PLN 149 / per person (+48) 662 390 815 40 Contact: CREATours www.pkin-wycieczki.pl 2h [email protected] (+48) 730 520 570 PLN 249 / per person (+48) 22 656 61 48 Warsaw by night Warsaw by night
NIGHT WARSAW RIVER CRUISE WARSAW PANORAMIC TOUR BY NIGHT Take a night cruise along the queen of Polish rivers. See Warsaw after sunset: illuminat‑ Enjoy this great opportunity to get to know the history of Poland’s capital and see ed bridges and buildings, the busy Vistula boulevards, the Royal Castle, the Old Town Warsaw beautifully lit up at night. Go past the National Museum to circle round the panorama, the moving lights of the National Stadium and quiet nature on the right bank National Stadium and admire the night panorama of Warsaw. See the Palace of Culture – even fireworks if you are lucky. All this on the comfortable, brand new, exclusive boats and Science, stop by Ghetto Monument and on to the prestigious Royal Route to Castle with heating, refreshments and Wi‑Fi. Dependent on seasonal regulations. Square and the Old Town.
2‑12 Contact: 1 Contact: PO WIŚLE MAZURKAS TRAVEL www.po-wisle.pl www.mazurkas.com.pl 1h [email protected] 2‑3h [email protected] (+48) 536 777 536 (+48) 22 389 41 82 from PLN 137 / per person / EUR 225 per group 1‑2 people (+48) 668 121 455 private tour / EUR 260 per group 3‑6 people
LIMOUSINE NIGHT TOUR WARSAW BY NIGHT There is nothing like Warsaw by night. Start with a laid back tour in our luxurious lim‑ See the magical city of Warsaw by night. First you will admire the amazing panorama ousine. A young guide will take you to the highest building to show you Warsaw lit up, from the top of the Palace of Culture and Science. Then you will visit the House of Vod‑ with views of the National Stadium and historical buildings. Experience the charm of ka, offering 360 kinds of this special drink, to have a taste and get to know the history the nightlife along the banks of the Vistula River and relax on the beach. Your guide can of the production process. After that you will enjoy an evening on the Vistula riverside also direct you to the trendiest clubs in Warsaw. (picnic or clubbing).
1 Contact: 20 Contact: AB POLAND TRAVEL HAXEL EVENTS & INCENTIVE www.abpoland.com www.haxel.eu 1‑3h [email protected] 4h [email protected] (+48) 22 299 03 74 (+48) 605 425 905 from PLN 190 / per person EUR 40 / per person (+48) 22 742 04 55
NIGHT‑BIKE TOUR A bike tour is a perfect way to see Warsaw from another perspective. Take a ride on the Skyscrapers route, see the Old Town and the charming Vistula boulevards. In 2.5 hours you will experience the buzz of the city. The tour ends on the Viewing Platform XXX fl. where you can admire the amazing view. Bike rental and a kind and well‑informed guide included.
5 Contact: CREATours www.pkin‑wycieczki.pl 2,5h [email protected] (+48) 730 520 570 PLN 79 / per person (+48) 22 656 61 48
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www.modlinbus.pl Mozart's "Requiem" at the Defilad Square Discover Warsaw’s finest museums and galleries! Imagineyour city break in The National Museum in Warsaw Housed within a spectacular modernist building in the heart Warsaw of the city, the National Museum in Warsaw houses a significantly important collection of art and artefacts, stretching from antiquity in the unparalleled Faras Gallery, through the op‑ Faras Gallery, the ulence of the 19th Century, all the way up winner of Sybilla Grand Prix 2014, to ground‑breaking contemporary artworks Sybilla 2014 and from the 20th and 21st Century. MUSE Awards www.mnw.art.pl
The Royal Castle The Royal Castle, with its valuable works by Rembrandt, Canaletto and Matejko, is a must‑see for anyone who loves art and history. It is also a meeting spot for a lot of Varsovi‑ ans. The most prestigious government events are held here. When visiting the castle it is also worth seeing the “Pałac pod Blachą” displaying the largest collection of Eastern carpets in Europe! www.zamek-krolewski.pl
The Royal Łazienki Museum Incredibly green, the Royal Łazienki Museum consists of some real pearls of European architecture: the Palace on the Isle or the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery, which are connected with the last king of Poland – Stanislas August. Famous piano concerts are held here every Sunday from May until September under the Fryderyk Chopin statue.
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The Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanow This museum is in an incredible baroque residence with an interior of rich royal apartments. It is surrounded by beau‑ tiful gardens in a range of styles: baroque, neo‑renaissance and English. It is also the oldest Polish art museum. In the autumn‑winter period it is worth seeing the Royal Light Garden, filled with thousands of colourful lights. www.muzeum-wilanow.pl For more visit: warsawcitybreak.com The Chopin Museum The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw The Chopin Museum in Warsaw is located in the baroque Ostrogski Castle. It is here where the largest chopinian The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw is temporarily located collection in the world is located. The museum is a part of in the former Emilia pavilion. The future building has been The Fryderyk Chopin Institute – an institution running the designed by Thomas Phifer and is supposed to be completed International Piano Contest (the next edition is in 2020) and by 2020 in will Defilad Square. The museum presents the the International Music Festival Chopin and His Europe. newest trends in art, photography, architecture and design. www.chopin.nifc.pl www.artmuseum.pl www.chopin.museum
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Centre for Contemporary Art at Ujazdowski The building of the museum is already making a huge im‑ Castle pression – a fantastic, slightly rough structure that is full of For almost 30 years, this national institution has been a place symbolic Polish‑Jewish historical meaning. of creating, presenting and documenting contemporary art Inside the museum you will find a spe‑ and the work of Polish and international artists. The centre cial exhibition showing centuries of is located in the old baroque Ujazdowski Castle, in the pic‑ 2016 European Jewish presence on Polish land – its turesque Jazdów neighbourhood. key element is a full size replica of Museum of the Year Award a synagogue in Gwoździec. www.csw.art.pl www.polin.pl
The Warsaw Rising Museum The Museum of Warsaw Located in an old tram depot, the Warsaw Rising Museum The Museum of Warsaw is housed in multiple locations, in‑ is one of the most popular places to visit in Warsaw. The cluding the newly opened Warsaw Praga Museum, showing interactive exhibition presents not only exhibits, but also an exhibition about the history and multicultural background films, war scenery and even sounds of the uprising. You can of Warsaw’s right bank; the Wola Museum, telling the story get to know the history here, which is the key to getting to of the district; and the Centre of Monument Interpretation, know the city. which is the beginning of Cultural Trail of the Old Town Basements. www.1944.pl www.muzeumwarszawy.pl
The Palace of Culture and Science Zachęta – National Gallery of Art Built in the 1960s, the palace remains the tallest building in Zachęta – National Gallery of Art is an institution whose Poland. Many institutions are located here: theatres, cine‑ mission is making contemporary art more popular. Here you mas, schools, museums, swimming pool and the Palace of will see the most interesting art phenomena of the 20th and the Youth. The palace is located in the very heart of the city, 21st centuries. Moreover, the building where the gallery is surrounded by Defilad Square and is full of events all year located is one of the most beautiful Warsaw monuments, round. From the Viewing Terrace on the 30th floor, you can having survived WWII with its original interior intact. see the whole city and the building is also worth visiting for its unique interior and legendary basements. www.zacheta.art.pl www.pkin.pl 1 2 3 4 Events calendar 2016
3 May, Warsaw Run Triad The most important event in the history of Poland will be celebrated in Warsaw by… running! 1 August, During the anniversaries of the 3rd May Constitution, the Warsaw uprising, and Independence 11 November Day – 10 km runs will be organised, not only for professionals.
14 May Museums Night Each year, museums and cultural institutions in Warsaw open their doors for a night‑time sightseeing offering a rich programme of workshops, talks and other entertainment.
May – Chopin Concerts in the For over 50 years, every Sunday from May to September – the Royal Łazienki Museum has September Royal Łazienki Museum an open invitation to free Chopin concerts. Pianists from all over the world and an informal atmosphere make it a great summer afternoon! Details atwww.lazienki-krolewskie.pl
May – Multimedia Fountain Park in On Friday and Saturday evenings at 9 p.m. (May and September) or 9.30 (June, July and August) September the bailey the Vistula River will be lit up by an extraordinary spectacle combining music, lasers and water shows. More at www.parkfontann.pl
18 June Vistula Wreaths It is a Slavic tradition in a new form. Kupala night is a perfect occasion for concerts, fun and wreaths on Vistula. Programme at www.estrada.com.pl GETTING AROUND WARSAW July – International Youth Days This year’s meeting of youth from all over the world with the Pope in Cracow, will also have second half a version in Warsaw. With an assured incredible atmosphere, a special museum offer, concerts Warsaw boasts a quick, safe and efficient public trans‑ and religious activities, a good time to visit Warsaw on this occasion.www.sdm2016.waw.pl port system of metro, trams, buses and night buses, July – August International Jazz Festival in A must‑attend for jazz fans: international stars and the best music in the open air at the Old the Old Town Town. For free! www.jazznastarowce.pl all operated by ZTM. Public transportation tickets can be purchased at ZTM points, in some newspaper kiosks July – August Chopin at Krakowskie Each summer Saturday, on one of the most beautiful streets in Warsaw, you will hear the music Przedmieście of the great Polish composer, played by young, talented pianists. More at www.um.warszawa.pl and at ticket machines located in the metro stations, in close proximity to bus stops, as well as on some 15‑31 August International Music Festival More than 30 concerts at the highest level: recitals, concerts, symphonium concerts, jazz and – “Chopin and his Europe” opera. More at: www.pl.chopin.nifc.pl buses and trams. A single ticket is valid for all means
End of August Jewish Culture Festival An extraordinary festival around the topic of pre‑war, Jewish Warsaw, as described by Singer. of transport: trams, buses, metro, and SKM trains. Singer Warsaw Each year, incredible people associated with Jewish culture come to Warsaw from all over the world. Programme at www.festiwalsingera.pl
September Culture Crossroad Festival Artists from all over the world take Varsovians on a journey to the most interesting music regions around the world. Details at: www.festival.warszawa.pl
September International Modern Music It is the biggest festival devoted to modern music – a must‑attend for modern music lovers. WARSAW TOURIST INFORMATION POINTS: Festival “Warsaw Autumn” More at: www.warsaw-autumn.art.pl PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE OLD TOWN Enjoy your 25 September 38 PZU Warsaw Marathon The oldest marathon in Poland brings thousands of runners from all over the world. Not only for pl. Defilad 1 (entrance from Emilii Rynek Starego Miasta 19/21/21a city break with the toughest ones – there is a 5km run, a rollerblade marathon and a marathon for hand drive Plater Street, between Kongresowa Opening hours: Warsaw Pass card bikes. Registration atwww.pzumaratonwarszawski.com Hall and Museum of Technology) May‑September: Opening hours: Mon.‑Sun. 9 am‑8 pm 7‑16 October International Warsaw Film The best Polish, European and International cinema; international stars and a lot of other May‑August: October‑April: Festival activities. More atwww.wff.pl Mon.‑Sun. 8 am‑8 pm Mon.‑Sun. 10 am‑6 pm September: 17 October Concert on the anniversary The Fryderyk Chopin Institute is holding a concert on the anniversary of the death of the great Mon.‑Sun. 8 am‑7 pm CHOPIN AIRPORT of Fryderyk Chopin’s death composer. Details at: www.chopin.nifc.pl October‑April: Terminal A, exit 2 Mon.‑Sun. 8 am‑6 pm Opening hours: December – Illumination of the Royal Road A Christmas atmosphere, beautiful illumination, Christmas markets, and dozens of winter May‑September: January and Christmas market attractions such as ice rings and ski paths. An ideal moment to come to Warsaw! PAWILON WARSZAWA Mon.‑Sun. 8 am‑8 pm Marszałkowska 105 October‑April: Opening hours: Mon.‑Sun. 8 am‑6 pm Tue.‑Sun. 10 am‑6.00 pm, www.warsawpass.com For more visit: warsawcitybreak.com Mon. – closed Explore a diverse city of contrasts
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Photos by: F. Bramorski (Centre for Contemporary Art at Ujazdowski Castle), P. Ligier (The National Museum in Warsaw), W. Krynski (The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews), B. Stawiarski (The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw), Z. Panów, J. Zuzga, Fryderyk Chopin Museum, The Royal Castle in Warsaw – Museum. Icons designed by Freepik.