Royal Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
From EUR 79.00
Office phone number: +48 579 641 884
Royal Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Dive headlong into Warsaw’s fascinating history and discover the stories and legends of the city’s iconic Royal Route. Alongside a local guide you’ll see and learn about some of the most important sights in the city, feel regal with a taste of royal mead, and get the chance to savour the best-loved dish in Poland – pierogi!
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Highlights
- Take a regal walk along the Royal Route as the Polish nobility did in the 18th century
- Discover the bittersweet history of the city as told by its unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Meet the city’s most honoured residents, from both past and present, and let them guide you through the intricacies of Varsovian history and contemporary life
- Enjoy a truly regal welcome while enjoying the king’s mead in a historic café
- Snack on a traditional Polish pierogi
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point: Palac Staszica (Staszic’s Palace), Nowy Swiat 72 street - in the arcades of the main entrance (exactly at the back of Nicolas Copernicus monument)View on Google Maps.
- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
Warsaw's Old Town
View on Google Maps.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 1 original Bristol coffee, 1 shot of Royal mead,1 Polish traditional dumplings (pierogi),1 mineral water.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Walking the streets of Warsaw you can feel all of its glamour - not just in the high-end boutiques and world class restaurants, but above all, along the Royal Route. This important route is the most representative boulevard of the capital, and presents the most significant insights into Warsaw’s history and spirit.
Along the way you’ll be accompanied by the most honoured Poles. Straight from the pedestals or windows of their residences they will tell their fascinating stories, making Warsaw’s history come alive. In addition, we’ll see the favourite cafes and beloved spots of a few famous Varsovians like Nicolaus Copernicus, Frederyk Chopin, King Sigismund III Vasa, Marie Curie-Sklodowska, or Wojciech Fangor.
Just next to the Presidential Palace you’ll find yourself in one of the most prestigious addresses in town: the Bristol Hotel. The presidential couple next door if often busy, so you can have a cup of coffee with other VIPs who habitually stay in this most distinguished hotel in Warsaw. Café Bristol attracts its guests with a classic interior, and tempts with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and gossip about its famous regular visitors.
Now that you’re caffeinated, get ready to meet the most outstanding Polish poet – Adam Mickiewicz. His best-known works are lavished with alcohol: meads, vodkas, liqueurs and brews are celebrated on seemingly every page. Poland’s chief wordsmith can’t be wrong, so next you’ll have the chance to delight in the taste of royal mead. After all, it is the Royal Route!
Now it’s time for some of the most recognisable symbols of Warsaw: the Castle Square with King Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle. The whole square witnessed close to total destruction during the Second World War, and the royal residence alongside the old town was rebuilt in the 1970s and 80s.
You’ll learn from your guide why these buildings, despite not being original, are registered as protected UNESCO World Heritage Sites, why Warsaw’s bugle-call is not played at noon, why the king on the column is not facing in the same direction he originally was, and why the most famous pastry in town shares its name with a busy road.
The emblem of Warsaw is undoubtedly the Mermaid. You’ve already passed plenty of her likenesses on walls, logos, public transportation, and in statue form, but the most famous one stands proudly in the middle of the Old Town Square. Listen to the legend of how she became Warsaw’s guardian and protector, and, if you ask politely, this beauty might even pose for a selfie with you.
But one does not live on stories and legends alone! Now its time to end your date with history and head to a restaurant serving traditional local fare. What is the most popular food in Poland? There can only be one correct answer: pierogi. This version of the famous dish will be the real noble treat, dumplings at their best, specially made for honoured guests.
The tour ends here and you’ve just become an expert on Warsaw’s bittersweet history, and best friends with its most significant residents. Now sit back, relax, and watch the newest chapter of the city’s history being written right in front of you.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 1 original Bristol coffee, 1 shot of Royal mead,1 Polish traditional dumplings (pierogi),1 mineral water.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: There is very small likelihood to have tour sites closed. If it happens we try to replace the site with the comparable one
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +48 579 641 884
Email address: info@warsawurbanadventures.com
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