Description
Explore Warsaw’s rich history and resilient spirit on a walking tour that takes you through the city’s most iconic sites. From the grandeur of the Royal Castle to the solemnity of the Warsaw Uprising Monument, you’ll uncover stories of courage, defiance, and rebirth that have shaped the Polish capital. Visit St. John’s Archcathedral, the POLIN Museum, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as you journey through Warsaw’s past and present, culminating at the iconic Palace of Culture and Science.
Locations we visit
1. Sigismund’s Column
A symbol of Warsaw’s resilience, this column commemorates King Sigismund III Vasa’s move of the capital.
2. The Royal Castle
The former residence of Polish monarchs, reflecting Warsaw’s political and cultural history.
3. St. John’s Archcathedral
One of Warsaw’s oldest churches, this cathedral has witnessed key national events and was rebuilt after WWII.
4. Old Town Market Square
The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, meticulously reconstructed after WWII, symbolizing the city’s rebirth.
5. Warsaw Uprising Monument
A powerful monument commemorating the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, symbolizing the city’s defiance.
6. POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
A museum that tells the thousand-year history of Jews in Poland, located on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto.
7. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A tribute to the countless Polish soldiers who have died in defense of their country.
8. Palace of Culture and Science
A controversial yet iconic skyscraper, symbolizing Warsaw’s complex post-war history.