

Palace of Culture and Science (Palac Kultury i Nauki) Tours and Tickets
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A towering 758 feet (231 meters) high, Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science was commissioned by Stalin during Poland’s communist era. Today, the country’s tallest building comprises concert halls, offices, shops, restaurants, and a 30th-floor viewing terrace.
plac Defilad 1, Warszawa, Poland, 00-901
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City Sightseeing Warsaw Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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See Warsaw’s top attractions on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour, valid for 24 or 48 hours. Hop aboard the double-decker bus and pass the Royal Castle, the National Museum, the UNESCO-listed Old Town and more. Hop on or off along any of the route’s 10 stops and enjoy exploring this vibrant capital city at your own speed.
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$22.84
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$22.84

Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport
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Experience the beauty of Warsaw with a private guide by car and foot. Meet the past and nowadays around Warsaw. During this full-day tour admire the best attractions and highlights of the Polish capital city.
Highlights:
- Explore Warsaw with a professional guide
- See the highlights of Warsaw Old Town, Royal Castle, Ghetto, Royal Lazienki Park, Wilanow Palace and many more
- Get an insight into the city's best-kept secrets
- Listen to fascinating stories about the history of Warsaw and learn about traditions and customs of Polish people
- Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends
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$169.02
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$169.02
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Half-Day Warsaw City Sightseeing Bike Tour for Small Group
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This bike tour helps you save time and see multiple Warsaw highlights in one day. You won’t waste time waiting for public transport, or studying maps, as a guide will lead the way and show you local shortcuts. Traveling by bike means you’ll be able to access places that can’t be reached by train or bus. See multiple highlights such as The Palace of Culture and Science, the Old Town, University Library, and more.
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$24.28
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Private Historical Tour of Warsaw by a Retro Fiat with Pickup
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Zoom around the historic city of Warsaw in a retro Fiat 125p during this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town and learn about the city’s tumultuous history stretching back hundreds of years. Learn about Poland’s role in World War II and its impact on the country and see what daily life is like for modern-day residents as you make your way around town with your private tour guide.
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$72.16
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$72.16
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Private Tour: Warsaw City Sightseeing by Retro Fiat
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Explore Warsaw from behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 125p on this private tour. Hop aboard to see the city’s top attractions, including Castle Square, Soviet-era architecture and the Old Town. Opt to add a museum visit, stops at the former Jewish Ghetto or bohemian Praga district or any other points of interest. Pick up insightful Polish history from your guide and top off your trip with a snack or meal (own expense) at a communist-era milk bar.
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$72.16
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$72.16
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Best of Warsaw - private tour by retro minibus
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Warsaw is an old city with centuries of history, so touring on a retro minibus is a fun way to get around that fits the vibe of the city. Over three hours, check out famous and lesser-known attractions that some visitors miss, including the off-beat Praga district, Soviet-style architecture, and reconstructed pre-World War II buildings. This is a great way for first-time visitors to get an overview of the Polish capital.
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$83.06
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Warsaw City Tour - PRIVATE (4h)
Our guide will greet you at the hotel and invite you for the fully private sightseeing.
Get to know the sights in Poland's capital on a tour to explore the city of Warsaw. With the company of a private guide, you visit some of the most important sites from the city's long and remarkable past, all as you get to know the city's background and its role in the history of Poland.
Start your route with a visit to the city's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass the former residence of Polish monarchs at the Royal Castle, the Baroque edifice of Krasinski Palace, the modern columns of the Supreme Court building, and the monument dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.
Next, visit the city's largest park, Lazienki Park, where you see the famous monument to Frederic Chopin. Take the chance to relax in the beautiful rose garden and among the amazing nature of this place before the tour comes to an end with a ride back to your hotel.
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$101.75
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$101.75
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Warsaw Vodka Night Private Tour by Retro Fiat
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Experience Warsaw’s legendary bar culture on a 3-hour, private tour in a classic Fiat 125p. Kick off your night with a drink of locally-made herbal vodka and hear stories about life in the city as you explore with your driver and guide. Visit Communist-era bars for snacks and drinks then pause for a shot beside the Palace of Culture and Science. Continue to atmospheric bars in the Praga and Powiśle districts, and get a comprehensive experience of Poland’s vodka culture by sampling ten different bottles before returning to your hotel.
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$77.87
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$77.87

Private Tour: Warsaw's Communist History by Retro Fiat
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Immerse yourself in Warsaw's communist past with this private tour of Warsaw's socialist sites with a knowledgeable local guide, cruising around in an iconic automobile of the era while learning all about what the communist ear was like in Poland. See the important communist sites such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the House of the Polish Communist Party and much more.
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$72.16
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$72.16
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Jewish Ghetto Tour - True History
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A convenient option for travelers who want to learn about Warsaw’s Jewish history without putting in the hours of research time, this private tour encompasses important buildings and landmarks as well as the remains of the Jewish Ghetto. Pass by the Jewish Cemetery, Nozyk Synagogue, and Grzybowski Square, and see a fragment of the Ghetto Wall while hearing insightful commentary about Poland’s Jewish community throughout history.
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$64.23
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$64.23
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Segway Tour of Warsaw: 3-Hour Full Guided Tour
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See more of Warsaw with less of the foot ache on this speedy small-group Segway tour (no experience required). Cruise past the Presidential Palace, the Royal Castle, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the site of the Jewish Ghetto, St. John’s Cathedral, the Vistula River, and the Multimedia Fountain Park.
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$77.87
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$77.87

Retro Fiat Self-Drive Tour in Warsaw
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See Warsaw’s essential sites from the wheel of a classic Fiat 126p on a 2.5-hour, self-driving tour with an experienced guide. Hear stories about the city’s most colorful characters and history as you explore the city; start beside the landmark Palace of Culture and Science, then take off through the Old Town to see a castle and war monuments. Cross the river to the up-and-coming Praga district, and get tips on the best places to eat and drink like a local in the city’s hippest bars and cafes.
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$50.88
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$50.88

Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus
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If you’ve ticked off Warsaw’s more obvious attractions and are seeking an alternative sightseeing experience, look no further than this bus tour of Praga, an infamous district with a dark history. On a retro bus, you’ll travel to Praga highlights such as 19th-century chocolate factory, Różycki’s Bazaar, and locations used in the hit movie ‘The Pianist.’ Plus, you’ll admire street art murals and learn about the mysteries behind an area known as the Praga Bermuda Triangle.
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$25.96
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City Tour at Warsaw by Retro Bus
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Warsaw is a city full of contrasts and surprises. On the one hand, it is a constantly developing European capital, full of modern skyscrapers and on the other hand it is a city that has reborn like a phoenix from the ashes and is still affecting many with its complicated history. The inhabitants of Warsaw do not forget about past, therefore, while moving around the capital of Poland, you can find many relics of the past or initiatives combining history with modernity. One of such initiatives is this tour, which will take you on a journey through the invincible city on board the retro Nysa 522 or retro bus Jelcz, called “Cucumber”, cars that were commonly used during communism in Poland.
Get on board the retro bus and visit the top attractions of Warsaw. A local guide, who will also be your driver, will take you to places that must be seen before leaving Warsaw. He will share his knowledge with you and tell you a little about how people leave here.
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$40.49
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$40.49

Full Day Warsaw Tour - 8 hours. Everything You need to know about Warsaw!!
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This Tour will present the most well known locations, the most classy stories, and also will allow You to a bit understand the mentality of the locals. This Tour is perfect for these of You who love to cover everything in one day and then focus on those things You enjoyed the most. The Tour may also include an arrangement for lunch - this is something that I am asking to inform at the begining of the tour so to prepare the logistics accordingly.
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$479.22
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$479.22
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Retro Fiat Self-Drive Undisovered Tour in Warsaw
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Take the wheel of a classic Fiat 126p for a 2.5-hour, self-drive tour of Warsaw with an experienced guide. Learn to drive like a Pole as you connect the city’s historic landmarks and attractions, from the Palace of Culture and Science to the city’s 19th-century, fortified Citadel. Steer through an atmospheric pre-war neighborhood with elegant modernist homes then get a glimpse of life under the tsars. Enjoy stories and driving tips along the way as you get a fun, insider’s perspective on historic Warsaw.
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$50.88
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$50.88

Warsaw Layover City Tour by car with airport pick-up
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If walking is not for you, save time and energy on this convenient small-group guided driving tour. Choose between a 3-hour tour, which focuses on the Old Town and the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto, a 5-hour tour, which adds the Palace of Culture and Science and Lazienki – Royal Residence Park, and a 7-hour tour, which includes highlights of the unspoiled Praga district. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from your hotel.
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$341.36
per group
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$341.36
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Gdańsk Private Tour to Warsaw with transport and guide
From Gdansk you can easily jump to another fantastic city and explore Warsaw! Prepare yourself for a full day exploration, see the best iconic sights like Palace of Culture and Science and Royal Castle but also get familiar with hidden gems.
Highlights:
- Enjoy full day tour with private guide to capital city - Warsaw
- Discover Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle and visit Wilanow Park
- Learn fascinating history of Poland through Old and New Town in Warsaw
- Spread your Gdansk journey and hop to another city easily by car or train as you like
- Take advantage of car-tour in Warsaw to see as much as possible during one day
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$268.76
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$268.76
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Visit Warsaw on a Full Day, Private Tour
Explore the bustling capital of Poland on a private tour, with transport included throughout –including hotel pick up and drop off. Your tour begins with a walking tour of Old Town, where you will see its highlights, including St John’s Archcathedral, the Presidential Palace, and the Grand Theatre. Then, visit the Royal Palace with skip-the-line tickets to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will learn the history of Poland’s royal family. After, you’ll enjoy a lunch break (the price of lunch not included in the tour). Next, visit the Palace of Culture and Science and ascend to an overlook of the city, 375 feet up. The rest of your afternoon will be spent exploring Wilanow Palace and Gardens, built in the seventeenth century. Lastly, your guide will show you the Church of St Anna Wilanow and the Wilanow Cemetery. Then, your driver will take you back to Central Warsaw, where you can be dropped at your hotel or somewhere central of your choosing.
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$245.00
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$245.00
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Warsaw Layover Tour (Chopin Airport) by retro minibus
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Take advantage of a layover in Warsaw and use the time to explore the city on a private sightseeing tour aboard a Communist-era vehicle. After a guide picks you up at the airport in a vintage fire van, set off on a customized itinerary to match your interests. Admire the rebuilt medieval homes and squares of Warsaw's UNESCO-listed Old Town, see royal Polish relics, or learn about the city’s tumultuous past on a tour of World War II and Communist landmarks. You'll be dropped off back at the airport in time to catch your connecting flight.
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$259.57
per group
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$259.57
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Warsaw: Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour
We prepared with high precision and special for you a unique program of Beer Tasting tour. During this tour you will try selected kind of beers, try delicious local appetizers and learn about Polish history, customs and traditions. You will be led by licensed guide who has many-years of experience and they are the best in all country! All of it will make this tour very unforgettable.
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$114.73
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$114.73
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Warsaw Evening Private Tour by Retro Fiat
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Immerse yourself in the exuberance of Warsaw’s nightlife scene on private 3-hour tour in a retro Fiat car. See the illuminated city sights with a knowledgeable guide while gaining an alternative perspective of the vibrant Polish capital. Sip refreshing Polish vodka as you travel past landmarks like Constitution Square and the Palace of Culture and Science; stop at a communist-era bar for tasty snacks and vodka shots; and learn about the rich history and culture of the city from your expert guide.
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$46.46
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Private walking tour: all about Warsaw
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This is a superb overview tour for first-time visitors to Warsaw or those interested in learning more about its history. Instead of following around a large group, enjoy the intimate and personalized alternative of going on a private tour. Perfect for ticking off essential Warsaw sights—the tour passes the Palace of Culture and Science, the Presidential Palace, Royal Castle Square, the Old Town, and plenty more surprises.
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$117.15
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$117.15
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Self-Drive Tour: Communist Warsaw by Retro Fiat "Toddler"
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Explore the Communist history of Warsaw without being stuck on a crowded tour bus, with this self-drive option instead. Take control of your sightseeing and drive between sights in a retro Fiat 126p vehicle, with a guide to join you and explain more about Warsaw’s history and the important landmarks you pass—such as the House of the Polish Communist Party, the Palace of Culture and Science, and Constitution Square.
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- Warsaw Royal Route (Trakt Królewski)
- Warsaw Uprising Museum (Muzeum Powstania)
- Warsaw Royal Castle (Zamek Krolewski)
- St. John's Archcathedral (Archikatedra Sw. Jana)
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- Warsaw Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta)
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