Warsaw Royal Route and Rebellions Self Guided Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Discover two faces of Warsaw's Royal Route on one unforgettable walk—from royal splendor to cold war resistance. This self guided walking tour with a mobile app takes you along the iconic Royal Route where aristocratic mansions, palaces, and baroque churches meet Cold War shadows and WWII secrets. Stroll along the iconic Krakowskie Przedmieście, discover the rare suriviving structures left behind after the Second World War the and see where Chopin’s heart is literally buried. You’ll hear about noblemen with pet bears, monuments that once hid messages of protest and some of the realities of living under the communist rule. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour is a rich blend of history, music, hope, resistance and surprising stories hidden behind palatial gates and stone statues.

What's Included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Krakowskie Przedmiescie

    Stroll down this iconic stretch of the Royal Route discovering its many highlights such as St Anne's church, the presidential palace, the Hotel Bristol and more

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Adam Mickiewicz Monument

    Meet Poland’s poetic rebel who stirred hearts and revolutions.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

    Discover Warsaw’s intellectual stronghold, a site of resistance and reform

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Find out what makes this church unique and about Cardinal Wyszyński whose monument stands before it

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

    Hear the story of how Chopin's heart found it's way here as well as the benches through which the city pays tribute to this famous musician

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus

    Hear about the Wartime stories that have made this statue almost as famous as the scientist himself

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Find out about a famous palm tree, the former party house and a memorial to free speech

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Palace of Culture and Science

    End at the Palace of Culture and Science, Stalin's "gift" which now has an observation deck and many other options to relax at the end of the tour

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tourific

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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