Warsaw Royal Route and Rebellions Self Guided Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Krakowskie Przedmiescie

30 min

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
Adam Mickiewicz Monument

10 min

Meet Poland’s poetic rebel who stirred hearts and revolutions.
University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

10 min

Discover Warsaw’s intellectual stronghold, a site of resistance and reform
Stop 4

10 min

Find out what makes this church unique and about Cardinal Wyszyński whose monument stands before it
Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

10 min

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
Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus

10 min

Hear about the Wartime stories that have made this statue almost as famous as the scientist himself
Stop 7

15 min

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

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for our company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home