Multi-ethnic Warsaw - guided walk through the old town

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English
Operated by: PolinTours

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (26–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: licensed tour

Not included

Not included: Public transport tickets

Itinerary

Rynek Starego Miasta

15 min

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.
Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum

15 min

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.
Krakowskie Przedmiescie

30 min

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.
Saxon Gardens

15 min

You will learn something about the intensive construction and urban development in the Saxon period.
Evangelical Augsburg Lutheran Church

15 min

You admire the Evangelical Augsburg Church and learn more about its eventful history.
University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

15 min

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.
Stop 7

15 min

Round off the tour with a visit to the Emil Wedel coffee house. For over 150 years, everything has been about delicious chocolate!