Embark on a guided tour of Warsaw to discover the history of the stunning capital of Poland, where modern skyscrapers rise above the red roofs of the Old Town to create a unique panorama. At the end of World War Two, this wonderful city lay in rubble and ruin but with determination, almost all has been rebuilt. Now, Warsaw is a thriving city that beautifully balances history and modernity.
Enjoy a stroll through the cobbled alleyways of the pristine UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, the beating heart of the city, dotted with museums and cafés as well as the Royal Castle and the Uprising Monument. The city’s other highlights include the peaceful Krasinski Gardens and the Royal Way, a popular walking route which links the homes of Poland’s monarchs. While in the capital, treat yourself to some Pierogi, considered by many as Poland’s national dish.
Historical Warsaw
The Polish capital offers a range of museums exploring the heritage of this beautiful city from Warsaw Uprising Museum – dedicated to the development and up rise of Warsaw in 1944 to the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews as well as the Museum of King John III's Palace at Wilanów, full of the country’s royal and artistic heritage.
Warsaw is also home to the Royal Castle, formally residence to the (then) King of Poland, Sigmund III, the Royal Castle is now a symbolic museum portraying the rich and dramatic history of Poland. The capital also boasts beautiful architecture in the form of grand Palaces, in abundance from the Presidential Palace to the Lazienki Palace & Park which is renowned for being the largest park in Poland stretching over 70 hectares!
Warsaw’s city centre has come a long way in terms of vibrancy with a modern range of restaurants & bars to enjoy with both local and internationally fused cuisines available to be experimented a long with many traditional ‘Chocolate Lounges’ to be enjoyed.
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