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- German
- English
Explore the old town of Warsaw and learn about the history of the most famous German-born families. Learn something about the intensive construction activity and urban development in the Saxon period. Hear about entrepreneurs, industrialists, architects, publishers, artists, academics and poets who have contributed their expertise to revitalize business, science and culture. Discover famous brands and streets that carry the names of those Poles of your choice and are still present in the cityscape today. Take this exciting short trip into the past! Get to know the multi-ethnic history of Warsaw!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide is waiting for you with the PolinTours sign at the Warsaw Mermaid's Market Square / Monument
The walk ends at the Emil Wedel coffee house.
Itinerary
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1Rynek Starego Miasta
On the 2-hour tour of historic Warsaw, you will learn the history of the most famous German-born families. You will learn why numerous immigrants from German-speaking countries have settled in Warsaw over the centuries and how they have made Warsaw their new home.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum
On the way you will see representative buildings, churches and gardens that have shaped the architectural face of the city. You will learn something about the intensive construction and urban development in the Saxon period.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Krakowskie Przedmiescie
You will hear about entrepreneurs, industrialists, architects, publishers, artists, scientists and poets who have contributed their specialist knowledge to stimulate the economy, science and culture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Saxon Gardens
You will learn something about the intensive construction and urban development in the Saxon period.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
You admire the Evangelical Augsburg Church and learn more about its eventful history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)
You will see representative buildings that have shaped the architectural face of the city. You will hear about architects, publishers, artists, scientists and poets who have contributed their expertise to stimulate the economy, science and culture. You will discover that well-known brands that were founded back then are still present in the cityscape today and that many neighborhoods and streets bear the names of those Poles of their choice.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Round off the tour with a visit to the Emil Wedel coffee house. For over 150 years, everything has been about delicious chocolate!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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