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Discover the modern capital of Poland! Our tours are private, which creates an intimate, relaxing atmosphere and lets you explore the city at your own pace. You can choose from entertaining city walks or convenient tours by car. See top 10 sights in Warsaw or choose a thematic tour and explore Warsaw ghetto, follow World War 2 traces or go back in time to the communist era! Our tours suit every taste and area of interest. They are appropriate for both adults and children. Our guides are passionate about their city and have a broad expertise in different themes such as art, music, architecture, Polish cuisine and more.

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Each city has a place that is its showcase and a must-see on any trip. In Warsaw, it’s the Old Town , entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List – it’s where the city’s heart has been beating for centuries. However, when you cross the Vistula River and look at the Old Town from a distance, you are struck by how unusual the panorama of the city is – skyscrapers rise above the red roofs of the Old Town. Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture, and the city surprises us by revealing its second face… read more

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POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews

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Chopin Museum

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April 19, 2018

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sat 13 apr 09:00 sat 16:00 Start of 12th season of Żoliborz Breakfast Market

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SATURDAYS ON  ŻOLIBORZ  9am-4pm al. Wojska Polskiego/corner Śmiała str. SUNDAYS ON MOKOTÓW 10am-5pm Skwer AK Granat

(Saturday) 09:00 - 16:00

Targ Śniadaniowy Żoliborz

Aleja Wojska Polskiego 4

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wed 17 apr All Day sat 20 All mazurkas of the world - traditional music and dance festival

Events at various locations: Centrum Promocji Kultury Praga Południe, ul. Podskarbińska 2 Ethnographic Museum, ul. Kredytowa 1 Terminal Kultury Gocław, ul. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 24 Forteca Kręgliccy, ul. Zakroczymska 12

april 17 (Wednesday) - 20 (Saturday)

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sat 20 apr 12:30 2024 Służewiec Horse Racetrack Season Opening

(Saturday) 12:30

Służewiec Racetrack

ul. Puławska 266

mon 29 apr 19:00 The Original Harlem Globetrotters World Tour 2024

(Monday) 19:00

Hala Torwar COS

ul. Łazienkowska 6a

wed 01 may 12:00 Special Chopin recitals in Żelazowa Wola

1, 2 and 3 May at 12.00 noon and 3pm. The entrance fee for the concert is included in the ticket to the Park in Żelazowa Wola. Tickets are available

(Wednesday) 12:00

Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina w Żelazowej Woli

Żelezowa Wola 15

sun 05 may 15:00 Sunday Chopin Recitals in Żelazowa Wola

Sunday Chopin Recitals in Żelazowa Wola are an opportunity to listen to the performances of the greatest Polish and international pianists, world-famous professors and the prizewinners of the International Chopin

Sunday Chopin Recitals in Żelazowa Wola are an opportunity to listen to the performances of the greatest Polish and international pianists, world-famous professors and the prizewinners of the International Chopin Competitions. 45-minute piano concerts take place in season from May to the end of September every Sunday at 12.00pm and 3.00pm.

Admission to the recitals is included in the ticket entitling to visit the Park in Żelazowa Wola. The concerts are in the open-air and the places for the public are not numbered.

(Sunday) 15:00

mon 06 may 20:00 Chris Botti

(Monday) 20:00

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Pl. Teatralny 1

fri 10 may 21:30 Dancing Queen - fountain shows - Multimedia Fountain Park

Warsaw’s fountains have been attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers for years, telling magical stories and urban legends. The spectacular combination of water, images, music and lights creates an

Warsaw’s fountains have been attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers for years, telling magical stories and urban legends. The spectacular combination of water, images, music and lights creates an extraordinary evening spectacle that cannot be missed. The shows have become a permanent part of the cultural landscape of Warsaw, becoming one of the most popular attractions for residents, as well as tourists from Poland and abroad.

This year’s show, titled ” Dancing Queen “, will take viewers back to 1976, when the famous band ABBA visited Warsaw. The Swedish group flew to Poland on the eve of the release of the album “Arrival” to record a concert for Studio 2, an extremely popular Polish television program. A new show in the Multimedia Fountain Park will remind you of this historic event. We hope that the show will delight viewers through spectacular laser projections and dancing fountains to the rhythm of hits that make subsequent generations of listeners dance.

May-July Fridays and Saturdays at 21.30 August  Fridays and Saturdays at 21.00 September Fridays and Saturdays at 20.30 Free admission

(Friday) 21:30

Multimedia Fountain Park

skwer I Dywizji Pancernej

sat 11 may 18:45 2024 Orlen FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Poland

(Saturday) 18:45

PGE National Stadium

Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1

fri 07 jun All Day sat 08 Orange Warsaw Festival

june 7 (Friday) - 8 (Saturday)

Służewiec Horse Racetrack

wed 03 jul 20:00 PET SHOP BOYS

(Wednesday) 20:00

thu 04 jul (jul 4) 19:00 sun 07 (jul 7) 19:00 Warsaw Summer Jazz Days 2024

4 (Thursday) 19:00 - 7 (Sunday) 19:00

Klub Stodoła

ul. Batorego 10

sun 07 jul 16:00 Metallica

(Sunday) 16:00

PGE Narodowy

wed 10 jul 20:00 James Blunt

fri 26 jul All Day Warsaw Rocks '24 - Scorpions, Europe & others

All Day (Friday)

thu 01 aug All Day sat 03 Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour

august 1 (Thursday) - 3 (Saturday)

sat 24 aug 20:00 Andrea Bocelli

(Saturday) 20:00

fri 06 sep 20:00 DJ BoBo Warszawa- EVOLUT3ON TOUR 2024

(Friday) 20:00

sat 05 oct 18:00 Pat Metheny - Dream Box

Concert at 9pm – SOLD OUT additional concert at  6pm  

Concert at 9pm – SOLD OUT additional concert at  6pm

(Saturday) 18:00

Klub Palladium

ul. Złota 7/9

mon 21 oct 19:00 MET Stars: Aleksandra Kurzak & Robert Alagna - Puccini in Love

National Philharmonic

tue 22 oct 20:00 Branford Marsalis & Friends

(Tuesday) 20:00

Teatr Muzyczny ROMA

Nowogrodzka 49

mon 25 nov 20:00 Jazz Icons: Jan Garbarek feat Trilok Gurtu

JAN GARBAREK saxophon RAINER BRÜNINGHAUS piano YURI DANIEL bass TRILOK

JAN GARBAREK saxophon RAINER BRÜNINGHAUS piano YURI DANIEL bass TRILOK GURTU percussion

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Through years the capital city Warsaw developed so fast into modern world with very lively atmosphere but still keeping hidden historic gems and heritage. Admire wealth of Palace in Wilanow, Royal Castle and Palace of Culture and Science, but also step into picturesque nature in Lazienki Park.

1. Palace of Culture and Science

Breathtaking view over Warsaw from terrace of the highest building in whole Poland, interesting interior and special story of PRL times - all in one during your visit at the Palace of Culture and Science with skip the line entrance ticket.

2. Royal Castle

Step inside fantastic seat of monarchs, see rich interior and Kings’ chambers full of old historical paintings and decorations. Avoid the queue in Royal Castle, get inside easily and enjoy the heritage and wealth.

3. Wilanow Palace

Discover the real beauty of architecture and nature in Wilanow Royal Palace with Gardens. Palace is hiding richly decorated and ornamented rooms such as White Hall, Apartments of King Sobieski and outside delightful Rosarium.

4. Lazienki Park

This huge green area delights all visitors year by year. Take part in gondola cruise in Lazienki Park and reach the Royal Palace also called as a Palace on the Water. Skip the line and explore stunning chambers and apartments of Polish presidents.

5. Jewish Ghetto

Explore the real-life neighborhoods, streets, and homes that made up the Warsaw Ghetto, the largest of all the Jewish ghettos in Europe during World War II. Walk around fragments of ghetto, walls and remains of buildings to feel harrowing story.

6. Chopin Museum

Feel the vibe of piano music from Romantic era with history of great composer - Frederic Chopin. Explore interactive Chopin Museum with skip the line tickets and be amazed by listening concert of his music in a Church where he used to play years ago.

7. Warsaw Old Market

The most lively and vibrant place was always on the Warsaw Old Market. Right here you will discover most of city gems like Sigmund's Column, Warsaw Barbican or Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters.

8. Castle Square

Stand on the huge square and be amazed by Old Town buildings, Royal Castle and King’s Column. Move back in time on Castle Square to feel times of powerful monarchs and kings who lived here before.

9. Palace on the Isle

Imagine beautiful nature in Park, water channel, small river and extraordinary building i the middle on the island. It’s stunning Belweder Palace on the Water. Look inside and feed your eyes with these magnificent architecture and decorations.

10. Copernicus Science Centre

Enter magic and fascinating world of Copernicus - one of the most famous scientist in the world. Explore fantastic Copernicus Science Centre to discover the secrets of nature, conduct your own experiments and have fun!

Warsaw: Full day City Tour

If our standard Warsaw City Tour seems too short for you to discover all highlights of Warsaw or you simply have more time to spend for sightseeing, we can organize a longer private full day tour of the city and include anything you want in our program. We are able to adjust duration time precisely to your needs and combine chosen shorter tours into one longer version. Let us recommend you one of many options for program of full day city tour which would include most important sites on tourist map of Warsaw.

Tour itinerary:

• hotel pick up at chosen time
• partially driving tour and partially walking tour of Old Town and New Town of Warsaw city centre up to 3,5 hours total that let you visit:
• Main Market Square – central point of historic Warsaw’s Old town district
• Castle Square with Royal Castle and King Zygmunt’s III Column – one of the landmarks of the city
• Barbican – main gate of city walls erected in 1540, one of few remaining parts of former historic fortifications that onces encircled Warsaw
• St John’s Cathedral – one of the oldest churches in Warsaw, witness of many important events in history of Poland
• Presidential Palace on Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street – historical building with monument of Prince Poniatowski in front of it
• Tomb of Unknown Soldier – dedicated to all soldiers who died for the country during wars for independence, war against Russian Bolsheviks in 1920 and during World War 2
• Monument to Little Insurgent commemorating heroism of children who took part in Warsaw Uprising in 1944 and lost their lives during the fights
• Warsaw Uprising Monument on Krasinskich Square
• Memorial and Monument to the Heroes of the Ghetto commemorating Uprising in Warsaw Jewish Ghetto in 1943. We also drive through the area of former Jewish Ghetto
• Palace of Culture and Science – probably the most recognizable and one of the highest buildings in Warsaw. We will ride up by the lift to 30th floor and admire beautiful panoramic view over the city from its terrace
• Lazienki Royal Park – summer residence of last king of Poland and today the largest park in Warsaw with famous Palace on the Water and monument to composer Fryderyk Chopin

3. free time for lunch 4. 20 minutes drive south from the centre to Wilanow Palace and Park – built in the end of 17th century for Polish King Jan III Sobieski 5. approximately 2,5 hours of guided sightseeing of the Palace including:

• art exhibitions and gallery of portraits
• Royal apartments and chambers
• French and Baroque gardens in the Royal Park

6. drive back to the centre with making a detour through Praga District located on the eastern side of Vistula River which will allow you to see:

• embankment of Vistula river with sandy beaches, forest and boulevards
• National Stadium – built in 2011, right before EURO 2012 Football Championships held in Poland and Ukraine, venue of many international sport events and concerts
• Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian the Martyr on Florianska Street
• pre-war atmosphere of Zabkowska Street – one of the oldest streets in Warsaw and Brzeska Street

7. drop off at your hotel

Whole tour lasts up to 8 hours

• 1080 PLN per person (1 person)
• 610 PLN per person (2 persons)
• 490 PLN per person (3 persons)
• 460 PLN per person (4 persons)
• 390 PLN per person (5 persons)
• 360 PLN per person (6 persons)
• Contact us (7 persons or more)

What is included?:

• hotel pick up at chosen time and hotel drop off,
• comfortable, air-conditioned, private transportation
• professional private city guide service,
• up to 8 hours of guided sightseeing tour
• entrance tickets to panoramic terrace on 30th floor in Palace of Culture and Science
• entrance tickets to Wilanow Palace and Park

This private tour is available in following languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Chinese and others

*some languages may be subject of availability and prices can vary

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Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. If you would like to see major attractions in Warsaw you should join our city tour. We offer private city tour of Warsaw with private guide and transportation. This is the most comfortable way to see highlights of Warsaw.

Our guide could pick you up from your hotel/hotels/apartments or any other place in Warsaw.

You can choose time which suits you best.

Even if you are in Warsaw only for stopover we can pick you up from airport and then after sightseeing droop you off in the airport.

• hotel pick up hotel pick up
• partially driving and partially walking guided tour of Warsaw during which you will see:
• Royal Castle,
• Old Market Square and Barbican.
• Presidential Palace,
• University of Warsaw,
• Holy Cross Church
• Copernicus Statue.
• New Town with Monument of Warsaw Uprising,
• Jewish Ghetto,
• Tomb of Unknown Soldier,
• Palace of Culture and Science,
• Łazienki Royal Park with Palace on the Water and Chopin Monument.

3. drop off at your hotel after the tour

• 650 PLN (1-2 persons)
• 250 PLN per person (3-5 persons)
• 220 PLN per person (6-7 persons)
• Contact us (8 persons or more)

PRICE INCLUDES:

• hotel pick up at chosen time and hotel drop off,
• comfortable, private transportation
• professional private city guide in chosen language
• up to 4 hours of sightseeing highlights of the capital of Poland

PRICE EXCLUDES:

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• Food & Drinks

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The 5 best ways to discover Warsaw

If you are considering a tour instead of walking around yourself, you will be pleased to hear that are many options. Besides the obvious buses and walking tours, you can also catch a horse carriage, water tram, vintage tram or even take a van from communist times to giude you around. Warsaw is a fascinating place full of history and culture, and there is an incredible amount to see and do there. It’s the type of place where a detail you may never have noticed reveals a story you could never have imagined. It’s seen incredible highs and devastating lows, and is home to some of the world’s greatest thinkers, like Copernicus, Chopin and Marie Curie. It’s also a sprawling urban area, so planning your sightseeing in advance is important to getting the most out of your stay in Warsaw. Your hotel or hostel might have suggestions for tours, but knowing your options in advance is always helpful.

Walking tour of Warsaw

The first option is a walking tour. Some of these are free (though you may be expected to pay a tip at the end), and they offer you the opportunity to wander around the most beautiful parts of the city while learning about its heritage. There are a variety of tours available, including Old Town, Communist Warsaw, Jewish Warsaw, and most of them run about two hours. If you choose the walking tour option, you definitely need to select your tour carefully because there is no possible way for any one walking tour to cover even the city’s biggest attractions.

Bus tour of Warsaw

You can also take a bus tour, with a bus driving you to and around major landmarks, where you can get out, walk around and learn about each of them. This is a good option for anyone who wants to get all the major sightseeing done at once, as the bus can take you all over the city. Another benefit to the tour is that busses can be heated and air conditioned, and Warsaw is a city of extreme weather. It can be very, very hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter, but a bus will temper this. There are two types of tourist busses, one run by a tour company with a guide riding in the bus, and the other a public transportation bus geared toward tourists. Bus routes 100 and 180 stop at all the city’s major locations, so you can simply get a day pass and visit all the sites at your own leisure.

Other Warsaw city tours

The Vistula River runs through the city, dividing it into two very distinct areas. Before WWII, Praga was the poorer side of town, but after the war it was practically the only part of the city left standing, so now it has some of the city’s trendiest and prettiest areas. On the West side of the river is the rest of Warsaw. You can see and learn about both, as well as venture into the surrounding countryside, on a water tram tour. There are many other options for tours, some quaint, some quirky. Vintage trams tour the city and horse-drawn carriages carry people around the Old Town. Some give young people a taste of the nightlife, taking visitors to the best bars in the city. Some even use vintage, communist-era vans. There are lots of options, and official Polish tour guides must pass a state exam. The type of tour just depends on your preference.

What to consider in your city tour

Whatever mode of transportation you choose, the most important factor when choosing a tour of Warsaw is the guide. The soul of the city truly lies in its history, its people, and their stories. Though outwardly unassuming in many areas, Warsaw is the city which was razed to the ground because it decided to stand up to the Nazis. It’s the city where people ran underground educational institutions under extreme oppression, not just once but many times over the course of centuries. It’s the city where Chopin asked his heart to remain, though he died in Paris. There are an uncountable number of stories like this, and you need a tour with passion, which will tell you some. Reviews and descriptions of the various tours can help you decide which tour to choose.

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• I saw Taylor Swift on the US leg of The Eras Tour, and two nosebleed seats cost us $5,000.
• My daughter and I loved the show, so I scored us floor seats for one of Swift's Poland shows.
• Our European trip includes three VIP Swift tickets and is set to be cheaper than our seats in the US.

When Taylor Swift first announced her Eras Tour , I laughed when I heard colleagues had cleared their work schedules to buy tickets.

I couldn't understand why they were looking for tickets for shows hours away. I liked a few of Swift's songs, but I wasn't a "Swiftie" and didn't understand the frenzy.

That all changed when my daughter started asking intensely for tickets . And once The Eras Tour started, it became clear that it was the concert of the century. It was also nearly impossible to get tickets.

Seeing the US tour was difficult and expensive, but the show turned me into a full-on Swiftie

I didn't want my kid to miss out on this generation-defining event, but I couldn't stomach spending $4,000 or more on the resale market for two nosebleed seats on top of travel costs to another city.

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In the weeks that followed, I listened exclusively to Swift. On a trip to Nashville, I sang my heart out to Swift's songs at the Country Music Hall of Fame. I wondered whether I would be able to see her perform again, this time going all in.

Getting tickets to see Swift in Poland was easier than I expected

As soon as Swift announced international dates on her tour in June, I took the first of many steps to get tickets to one of her shows abroad. I set my sights on a show in Warsaw, Poland, for several reasons.

My children and I are Polish citizens but have never set foot in the country. I've wanted to go for years, and snagging Swift tickets would allow me to finally make the trip. I reasoned that Warsaw was unlikely to be as popular as marquee destinations like Paris. It's also a less expensive city than many other international stops on The Eras Tour.

Also, tickets for the Warsaw show were not being sold through Ticketmaster. I found the idea of not having to deal with the company that botched sales to the US leg of the tour very appealing.

A few days before tickets went on sale, I got a code for the chance to buy tickets before they became available to the rest of the public. Based on how popular presales were in the US , I knew I was unlikely to get tickets, but I set an alarm for 5 a.m. anyway.

Much to my surprise, I was able to enter the ticket-buying portal right away. I scored three VIP floor seats for the first night of Swift's Eras Tour in Warsaw for less than $1,000. My daughter, my son, and I started making friendship bracelets immediately to exchange with other concert-goers, an Eras Tour tradition.

Our trip hasn't happened yet, but I already know it'll be worth it

Although tickets to the Warsaw show were not cheap, the total cost plus our European trip is set to be about the same as or less than the two nosebleed seats I got when I saw Swift in the US.

I hope to use credit-card points to book our flights, but even if I don't, I estimate the total cost of the trip could be from $4,000 to $5,000. This isn't significantly more than my family usually spends on our annual family vacation, and I have more than a year to save.

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