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Warsaw's skyline is dominated by an iconic symbol of the Soviet era. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll discover the Palace of Culture and Science — once known as Stalin's gift to Poland — and how this enormous 1950s structure reflects the city's complex relationship with its communist past.
Starting at the kilometre zero marker near Dmowski roundabout, you'll circle the Palace grounds, passing 30 stone sculptures depicting industry, arts, and science. Along the way, spot a sundial built into the pavement, a flower clock over eight metres in diameter, and a pedestrian crossing painted like piano keys in tribute to Chopin.
You'll also see how Warsaw's modern skyscrapers — including the EU's tallest building — have grown up around this controversial landmark. The tour ends at Patelnia square, a lively meeting point where performers and vendors create a Hyde Park-like atmosphere.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Kilometer post. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Tour ends at Patelnia Square
Itinerary
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Begin your tour at the 'kilometer zero' marker near Dmowski roundabout. This granite obelisk, erected in the 1950s alongside the Palace itself, marks the point from which all road distances in Poland are measured.
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Palace of Culture and Science (Pass by)
Learn about the Palace of Culture and Science, once known as 'Stalin's gift' to Poland. Discover this enormous socialist realist structure, built in the 1950s when Warsaw lay in ruins after WWII.
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Walk through Świętokrzyski Park as you circle the Palace grounds. Take in this green space, part of the Palace's surrounding landscape.
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See the innovative cube-shaped sundial designed by Polish clockmaker Tadeusz Przypkowski. Discover this unexpected detail built into the pavement, a quiet tribute to the science of timekeeping.
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Monument To Janusz Korczak (Pass by)
Pay respects at the monument commemorating Janusz Korczak and the children of his orphanage. Reflect on this poignant memorial to one of Warsaw's WWII tragedies.
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Pass by one of the ornamental fountains surrounding the Palace of Culture and Science, part of the original socialist realist design from the 1950s. Take in these decorative features, restored and reactivated in recent decades after years of dormancy.
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Warsaw Tourist Information Centre (Pass by)
Pass by the Warsaw Tourist Information point near the Palace grounds. Take a moment here if you'd like additional maps or guidance for exploring the city further.
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Marvel at the flower clock, over 8 meters in diameter. Take in this unexpected detail among the Palace's many quirky surrounding features.
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Walk through Pasaż Wisławy Szymborskiej, a passage named after Poland's Nobel Prize-winning poet, connecting the Centrum metro station to Warszawa Centralna train station. Take in this modern thoroughfare, part of the redeveloped plaza surrounding the Palace.
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End your tour at 'Patelnia' square, a lively meeting point with entrances to Warsaw's metro system. Take in the Hyde Park-like atmosphere, where performers and vendors create a fitting close to your walk.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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