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Discover the living legacy of Maria Sklodowska-Curie, the first person to win 2 Nobel Prizes. Learn about her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and her personal life in Poland and France. Optional: private tour of the Marie Curie Museum in Warsaw.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Marie Curie Tour
Hear the true story of Marie Curie and see Warsaw of her time, including the house where she was born, her monument, the Old Market Square, Royal Palace, and more.
3-hour: Marie Curie Tour & Museum
Hear the true story of Marie Curie, visit the Marie Curie Museum and see Warsaw of her time, including the house where she was born, the Old Market Square, Royal Palace, and more.
This exclusive Marie Curie-Sklodowska tour offers a deep dive into the life and achievements of one of history’s most extraordinary scientists.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to The Redemptorist Congregation, Piesza 1, 00-230 Warsaw, Poland Please do not enter the buildng, it is only a meeting point and the staff is ot informed about the tour
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to The Redemptorist Congregation, Piesza 1, 00-230 Warsaw, Poland Please do not enter the buildng, it is only a meeting point and the staff is ot informed about the tour
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Monument to Maria Sklodowska-Curie
Begin at the Maria Sklodowska Curie Monument near the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where she was baptized. Your Private Guide will reveal captivating stories of her early years in partitioned Poland, highlighting the challenges she faced in pursuing education and a scientific career. Take in the sights and sounds of the scenic Vistula escarpment, where young Maria often walked, and see her birthplace on Freta Street.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will also pass by St. Hyacinth's Church, where she received her First Holy Communion.
Admission ticket free -
3Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
Explore the heart of the Old Town, passing iconic landmarks such as Warsaw Barbican, the Old Market Square, and the Royal Castle. Experience the city as it was in the 19th century and uncover little-known facts about Marie Curie’s defiance of Russian imperial rule. Learn how her scientific career began at the Central Agricultural Library, where few women had the opportunity to conduct experiments at the time.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The tour concludes at the prestigious Hotel Bristol, where in 1913, a banquet was held in her honor to celebrate her first Nobel Prize.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit to the Museum of Maria Skłodowska Curie in Warsaw. Located in her birthplace, this museum offers a fascinating collection of personal artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that bring her groundbreaking achievements to life. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of her remarkable legacy!
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The itinerary depends on the selected option, so you can customize your experience.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support in advance.
- Hotel/accommodation pickup is available within 1.5 km of the designated meeting point. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- This is a moderate 2,5 -3,5 km walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- We're happy to accommodate individuals with disabilities whenever possible – let us know!
- Admission to Curie-Sklodowska Museum is for the permanent collection and temporary exhibition. In March 2025, parts of the permanent collection will be closed due to renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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