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Legia Warsaw 2 Welcome to the best of Warsaw Whatever you imagine Warsaw is going to be like, when you get here the city will manage to surprise you, and in a great way! With fascinating history, modern architecture, friendly infrastructure, creative inhabitants and a rich palette of cultural events – here lies the beating heart of Poland. Today, Poland’s capital continues to grow, and to create new meeting places, business spaces and entertainment venues, thanks to which it continues to become ever more appealing for tourists, businesspeople, event organisers and anyone with an interest in art, culture, lifestyle and history. In this guide, you will find inspirations for city tours around Warsaw and discover unique activities for your meeting or event! Don’t think twice. Warsaw is waiting for you! Warsaw City Tours Guide is available upon request. To book your tour or ask about corporate & group offer, please see the offer contact details. Warsaw Tourism Organization has no legal responsibility for the services provided by the partners or any damage caused by the tour participants. Key to symbols: minimum number of participants duration price 3 Top tourist attractions* Green Warsaw ▪ Old Town ▪ 96 parks ▪ Palace of Culture and Science ▪ 346 leafy squares ▪ POLIN Museum of the History of Polish ▪ 42% of green areas* Jews ▪ 8 official urban beaches ▪ Łazienki Royal Park * Environmental Protection Department, the Capital ▪ Warsaw Rising Museum City of Warsaw, Municipal Office * Tourism in Warsaw Report 2016, Warsaw Tourist Office Accomodation* Veturilo* ▪ Over 410 tourist accommodation ▪ 366 stations establishments ▪ 5 292 bikes ▪ Over 36,000 bed places ▪ 610 thousands of registered users * Tourism in Warsaw Report 2016, Warsaw Tourist * Warsaw Public Bike official website Office www.veturilo.waw.pl Public transport Culinary ▪ 1 ticket valid for all means of public ▪ Around 4,000 restaurants* transport ▪ 2 restaurants awarded Michelin star ▪ 2 metro lines ▪ 3rd place in the most vegan‑friendly ▪ 3 main train stations connected to the cities worldwide in 2017 public transportation network * www.zomato.com 1. Warsaw Essentials This section will guide you through some of the top attractions that you can’t sim‑ ply miss! Walk around the Old Town to see the Royal Castle with its two original Rem‑ brandt 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‑realism architecture, the tallest build‑ ing 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 nearly half 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 Na- tional Museum in Warsaw, or perhaps the multimedia‑filled Warsaw Rising Museum, which will help you better understand the identity of the city. 7 SYMBOLS OF WARSAW The city of Warsaw is a busy place that welcomes many busy visitors with limited time to spare. If you are one of them but you would like to have at least a taste of Warsaw, hear a few tasty tidbits about its history, and take a photo of one or two of the city landmarks – this 3‑hour minibus tour is designed especially for you! Contact: EMKA TRANS – ONE DAY TOUR onedaytour.eu [email protected] (+48) 662 260 000 (+48) 22 211 18 25 3 4h PLN 189 / per person WOW! WARSAW BIKE TOUR If you want an active way to visit the city that is suit‑ able for anyone, then a bike is the answer. Our tours have been carefully designed to be informative and comprehensive, but also comfortable and pleasant. Try our Wow! Warsaw tour and get to know the real War‑ saw – the historic heritage, the parks and cultural life, as well as the spots you won’t find in any guidebook. Contact: Extra info: STATION WARSAW May – September stationwarsaw.com [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 (+48) 605 982 713 1 3h from PLN 90 / per person RIVER GAME EXPERIENCE Meet Warsaw through the eyes of the Vistula Riv‑ er. The participants of the river game will take part in competitions allowing them to integrate, and to get to know about one of the few great rivers in Europe. Players will taste local specialities, explore their crea‑ tivity and delve into the history of the city. Great fun is assured on board of an exclusive boat with sun deck, bar, heating and WiFi. Contact: Extra info: HELLO POLAND DMC/ April – November FLOWER TRAVEL Only for corporate groups flowertravel.pl [email protected] (+48) 507 039 824 12 2‑3h from PLN 365 / per person Warsaw Essentials 8 TOUR BY RETRO BUS Get to know Warsaw by a retro Jelcz bus known as “Cucumber”, and two iconic Polish vehicles: Fiat 125p and a classic “toddler” car, a tiny Fiat 126p. Visit the most popular landmarks with your private guide. Take a must‑do bus ride in the “Cucumber”, drive the “Tod‑ dler” yourself or let the guide in a yellow Fiat take you to such places as the Old Town, the Royal Łazienki Park, and the Palace of Culture and Science. Contact: Extra info: WPT 1313 Tour by retro Jelcz: RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK Every Saturday at 3 p.m. wpt1313.com/en Tour by Fiat125p: [email protected] Everyday from 8 a.m. (+48) 22 882 13 13 to 8 p.m. (+48) 882 413 826 1‑100 2,5‑4h from PLN 105 / per person SIGHTSEEING OF WARSAW Visit the Castle Square with the King Sigismund’s Col‑ umn and the Royal Castle, stroll through the Old Town and the New Town. See the house where Maria Curie was born. At Krasiński Square, stop by the Monument of Warsaw’s Uprising. Drive along the Royal Route, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Polish National Opera. Make a short stop at the Royal Łazienki Park to see the Monument of Fryderyk Chopin. Contact: MAZURKAS TRAVEL mazurkas.com.pl [email protected] (+48) 22 536 46 84 (+48) 668 121 455 PLN 970 per party 1‑2 persons/ 1 4h PLN 1,095 per party 3‑6 persons POLAND QUEST Poland Quest is a reality television game show in which teams of five people race around Warsaw in a competi‑ tion. These challenges are all related in some way to Po‑ land or its culture. For example, in one of the tasks, the group will meet a lady in traditional dress, who will show everyone how to dance the most typical Polish dance – the Polonaise. The group needs to get good marks from the lady judge in order to pass on to the next task. Contact: LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL POLAND liberty‑int.com/our‑destinations/poland/ Poland@liberty‑int.com (+48) 22 295 04 52 10 4h from PLN 355 / per person Warsaw Essentials 9 WARSAW RIVER CRUISE Cruise the Vistula in brand new, comfortable and ex‑ clusive boats with sun deck, refreshments, heating and WiFi. The trip offers spectacular views of the Old Town, the Powiśle district, the Copernicus Science Centre, the Warsaw Mermaid, the “PGE Narodowy” stadium, the “Fat Katy” water station, Warsaw bridg‑ es, wild beaches and incredible nature. Contact: Extra info: PO WIŚLE April – December po‑wisle.pl info@po‑wisle.pl (+48) 536 777 536 1‑12 1h PLN 49 / per person THE HIGHLIGHTS OF WARSAW – A CLASSIC TOUR Walk through the Old Town, the Barbican, and the Cas‑ tle Square; drive along the Royal Route past the Parli‑ ment; visit the Royal Łazienki Park with its Palace on the Isle and the monument to Chopin. Pay your respects at the former Jewish Ghetto monuments. Follow on to Wilanow – another royal residence. Contact: FURNEL TRAVEL furnel.pl [email protected] (+48) 22 244 99 00 1‑2 pax: 613 PLN/party, 1 3h min. 20 pax: 59 PLN/pax BEST OF WARSAW One trip – two means of transport – a retro Nysa van and luxury ship! One Warsaw – two faces of the city! You will be surprised by the capital of contrasts and great stories. This multicultural city, having lived through wars and occupa‑ tions, today is a thriving European capital city. We will have a look at the oldest places in Warsaw, learn about Polish Jewish history, see a modern city and rest on a luxury ship! Contact: ADVENTURE WARSAW adventurewarsaw.pl/en/ [email protected] (+48) 515 908 505 (+48) 606 225 525 2 3h PLN 169 / per person Warsaw Essentials 10 THE FOOD TOUR We’re not yet another tour company. We’re food lov‑ ers, vodka experts and guides in one. We’re not going to tell you about the obvious. Instead, we take you for a journey into flavours and culture of Polish Cuisine. Try our Food Tour for a unique cultural experience of Polish cuisine and drinks. You’re going to savour with your mouth and ears, and we’re sure you’ll fall in love with what we’re crazy about. Contact: EAT POLSKA eatpolska.com [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 (+48) 513 605 518 2 4h PLN 290 / per person VIP TOUR BY CAR Discover Warsaw, one of Europe's precious gems, while comfortably riding in an air‑conditioned car. You’ll be captivated as our expert guides share enthralling War‑ saw stories. Over three fascinating hours you can see the top 10 sites, including the Old Town and the Ła‑ zienki Royal Park.
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