Krakowskie Przedmieście: A self-guided audio tour down this historical street

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1 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a walk back in time along Krakowskie Przedmieście street, the most important historical artery of Warsaw city with this self-guided GPS audio tour. During the tour, you will learn the more and less known compelling stories about the local landmarks and events which took place here for over 500 years.

Hanna, your tour guide, has lived in Warsaw since she was born. She graduated from Warsaw University, where she studied Sociology and Economics, but her real passion is urban history and loves to share her knowledge of the past with others. Join her on this

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You start your route on Castle Square, next to the tall central tower of Royal Castle. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends outside John's House, a short distance from the start location.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) (Pass by)

    The tour starts on Castle Square, in front of the tall central tower of Royal Castle.

    Admission ticket free
  • King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta) (Pass by)

    The column monument was founded in 1644 by King Władysław IV from the Vasa dynasty. He had it built to commemorate his father King Sigismund III. King Sigismund was truly important for Warsaw. You would probably have never heard about this city if he hadn’t made the decision to move the royal court and the capital state from Cracow to Warsaw in 1598.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny) (Pass by)

    The church was built as a part of the Franciscan cloister in 1454, founded by Duchess of Masovia Anna Fiodorowna. It’s one of the oldest temples in Warsaw.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The palace was famous for the incredible splendor of its Renaissance style. It was a four-storey building with a moat and a drawbridge, surrounded by a terraced garden falling down to the river.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palac Prezydencki (Pass by)

    The Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Polish President, was constructed in 1643 on the initiative of Polish Supreme Commander Stanisław Koniecpolski.

    Admission ticket free
  • University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski) (Pass by)

    The tour takes you passed the University for an exploration of its history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Chopin's Bench (Pass by)

    Pressing the small silver button on the bench makes it play a selected piece from one of Chopin’s compositions.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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