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WARSAW City Tours Guide 2017 1 Œ Warsaw Essentials WARSAW City Tours Guide 2017 1 Warsaw Essentials Whatever you think Warsaw is going Loversf o culture, art and entertainment will find much to enjoy in Warsaw. Walk around the Old Town to see the Roy‑ al Castle, as well as the Cathedral and the Mermaid Statue. Enjoy a stroll along the Royal Route, packed with shops and to be like, when you get here you’ll charming cafes. Visit a prime example of social realism 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 – find it’s totally different, and in 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 Museum with its impressive Faras Gallery, a great way! or perhaps the multimedia filled Warsaw Rising Museum, which will help you better understand the identity of the city. Hidden behind the Iron Curtain for more than 50 years, the city has embarked on a new chapter SELF-DRIVE TOUR IN FIAT 126P OR RETRO CAR FIAT 125P in its history and is flourishing. A mix of old and new, fresh and vintage, passionate and professional Getow t kno Warsaw thanks to iconic Polish cars: Fiat 125p and Fiat 126p "Toddler". all makes Warsaw a very interesting place for tourists, businesspersons, event organisers, and anyone Visit the most important landmarks with your private guide. Drive the “Toddler” your‑ with an interest in art, culture and history. self or let the guide in yellow Fiat take you to such places as the Old Town, the Royal Łazienki Park and the Palace of Culture and Science. Are you ready for this experience? In this guide, you will find inspiration from what is on offer, and there are plenty of programmes Jump in, slam the doors and off we go! to choose from. For lovers of culture, art and entertainment, for those curious about Fryderyk Chopin, for nature lovers enjoying outdoor activities, or for anyone who wants to discover Warsaw Jewish 1 Contact: WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK heritage – no matter whether you come to Warsaw for business or for pleasure, you will find here wpt1313.com/en 2,5‑4h many attractions perfect for you. [email protected] (+48) 22 882 13 13 from PLN 75 / per person Find your own paths and discover what fascinates you. Don’t think twice, Warsaw is waiting for you! (+48) 882 413 826 WOW! WARSAW BIKE TOUR If you want an active way to visit the city that is suitable 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 Warsaw – the historic heritage, the parks and cultural life, as well as the spots you won’t find in any guidebook. Warsaw City Tours Guide is available upon request. 1 Contact: Extra info: To book your tour or ask about corporate & group offer, please see the offer contact details. STATION WARSAW May – September stationwarsaw.com Warsaw Tourism Organization has no legal responsibility for the services provided by the partners or any damage 3h caused by the tour participants. [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 from PLN 80 / per person (+48) 605 982 713 Key to symbols: minimum number of participants duration price 2 3 Warsaw Essentials Warsaw Essentials THE FOOD TOUR WARSAW UPRISING AND WORLD WAR II We’ret no yet another tour company. We’re food lovers, vodka experts and guides in one. Not momen in history has had such a calamitous impact on Warsaw like World War II. With We’ret no going to tell you about the obvious. Instead, we take you for a journey into the aftermath of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 leaving 85% of the city in ruins, even today flavours and culture of Polish Cuisine. Try our Food Tour for a unique cultural experi‑ you can find the many marks it has left. To understand this important part of Polish history, ence of Polish cuisine and drinks. You’re going to savour with your mouth and ears, and let a local expert tell you all the stories and events that have shaped Warsaw into the city we’re sure you’ll fall in love with what we’re crazy about. is today; from the remains of the Ghetto to the bullet holes that still mark the walls. Contact: 2 Contact: 1 EAT POLSKA AB POLAND TRAVEL eatpolska.com abpoland.com 4h 3‑7h [email protected] [email protected] (+48) 661 368 758 (+48) 22 299 03 74 from PLN 99 / per person PLN 290 / per person (+48) 513 605 518 GO ON A TOUR BY OLD COMMUNIST BUS WARSAW RIVER CRUISE The best way to see all faces of Warsaw and feel the spirit of the city! Visit less known Cruise the Vistula in brand new, comfortable and exclusive boats with sun deck, re‑ Warsaw: the remains of the communism, pre-war Warsaw, Jewish Ghetto, and the freshments, heating and WiFi. The trip offers spectacular views of the Old Town, the highlights: the Royal Route and the Old Town (Royal Castle, Old Town Square, St. Anna Powiśle district, Copernicus Science Centre, the Warsaw Mermaid, the PGE National Church, Presidential Palace). See modern and green Powiśle area, including the roof gar‑ Stadium, “Fat Katy” water station, Warsaw bridges, wild beaches and incredible nature den of the Warsaw University. (even beavers if you’re lucky). 1‑12 Contact: Extra info: 15 Contact: Extra info: April – December Only for corporate groups PO WIŚLE ADVENTURE WARSAW po-wisle.pl adventurewarsaw.pl 1h 4h [email protected] [email protected] (+48) 536 777 536 (+48) 606 22 55 25 PLN 47 / per person (+48) 604 495 400 PLN 129 / per person (+48) 662 390 815 One of the urban beaches at the Vistula River 4 5 Warsaw Essentials Warsaw Essentials SIGHTSEEING ROUND WARSAW DISCOVER THE LONG-GONE WARSAW Tour Castle Square with King Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle. Visit St. John’s Walk through the Old Town, the Barbican, and Castle Square; drive along the Royal Cathedral and walk through the Old and New Towns. See Maria Sklodowska-Curie’s Route past the Parliment; visit the Royal Łazienki Park with its Palace on the Water and house and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Drive the Royal Route with its aristocrat‑ the monument to Chopin. Pay your respects at the former Jewish Ghetto monuments. ic residences, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the National Opera. Then a short Follow on to Wilanow – another royal residence. stop at the Royal Łazienki Park to see the Fryderyk Chopin Monument. Contact: Contact: 1 1 FURNEL TRAVEL MAZURKAS TRAVEL furnel.pl mazurkas.com.pl 3h 4h [email protected] [email protected] (+48) 22 244 99 00 (+48) 22 389 41 82 1-2 pax: 613 PLN/party, PLN 990 per party of 1-2 (+48) 668 121 455 min. 20 pax: 59 PLN/pax persons / PLN 1 050 per party of 3-6 persons WARSAW MUST-SEE RETRO BUS TOUR POLAND QUEST Retro communist bus Jelcz a.k.a “Cucumber” will take you for a tour to see the most im‑ Poland Quest is a reality television game show in which teams of five people race around portant and the best known landmarks of Warsaw: Grzybowski Square to hear about Warsaw in a competition. These challenges are all related in some way to Poland or its Jewish community, the Old Town and Royal Castle – amazing example of the post-war culture. For example, in one of the tasks, the group will meet a lady in traditional dress, reconstruction. You will also visit the Royal Łazienki Park with an incredible garden. who will show everyone how to dance the most typical Polish dance – the Polonaise. The The last stop is the Palace of Culture and Science – the overwhelming gift from Stalin. group need to get good marks from the lady judge in order to pass on to the next task. 1 Contact: Extra info: 10 Contact: WPT 1313 RAFAŁ PAWEŁEK Every Saturday, at 3 p.m. LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL POLAND wpt1313.com/en liberty-int.com/our-destinations/poland/ 2,5h 4h [email protected] [email protected] (+48) 22 882 13 13 (+48) 22 295 04 52 from PLN 59 / per person (+48) 882 413 826 from 355 PLN / per person The Old Town 6 7 Warsaw Essentials Real Life Escape Game is an interactive group RIVER GAME EXPERIENCE entertainment experience that takes place in a specially designed area with riddles, Meet Warsaw through the eyes of the Vistula River. The participants of the river game surprises and special effects, called an escape will take part in competitions allowing them to integrate, and to get to know about one room. of the few great rivers in Europe. Players will taste local specialities, explore their cre‑ ativity and delve into the history of the city. Great fun is assured on board of an exclu‑ Room Escape Warsaw® is all about adventure sive boat with sun deck, bar, heating and WiFi. and fun! It is a real-time escape game that requires the participants to think fast, 12 Contact: Extra info: be creative and stay observant, but most HELLO POLAND DMC / FLOWER TRAVEL April – November of all to work as a team.
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