Warsaw city sightseeing by retro bus
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Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warschau, Polen
Description
MEETING POINT: PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE, AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE. BUS STOP ''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''.
Visit the city’s main attractions on a 2.5-hour retro bus tour. A live guide on board will comment on the sights you pass and tell you more during a walk through the Old Town, Łazienki Royal Park, or the Palace of Culture and Science. You will ride in a retro bus called the Jelcz "Cucumber"—an iconic communist vehicle. This tour takes place every Saturday at 3 p.m., departing from the Palace of Culture and Science.
FOR TOTAL GROUPS OF UP TO 8 PASSENGERS, WE PROVIDE THE NYSA MINI RETRO BUS. IF THE FINAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS EXCEEDS 8, WE WILL USE THE JELCZ ''CUCUMBER'' RETRO BUS.
Experience details
Mobile ticket
Group size
Up to 30 travelers
Instant confirmation
Offered by
WPT1313 Warsaw Private Tours
What's included?
Included
- Transportation in an 80s-style coach
- 2.5-hour bus tour
- Live commentary on board
- Professional Guidance
Not included
- Tip
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Palac Kultury I Nauki
The iconic building from the communist era.
Łazienki Park (Baths Park)
At this stop, you will learn who established this place and when. Why was it popular to visit on Thursdays in the 18th century? Why should you bring nuts when you come here? On this walk, you will see a statue of Frederic Chopin, the Palace on the Island, and an 18th-century amphitheater.
60 m
Pałac Myślewicki
Have you heard of Prince Joseph Poniatowski? If not, now is the time.
Amphitheatre - Lazienki Park
Discover the unique amphitheater on the water.
Palace on the Island
Hear the story of the last king of Poland in front of his summer residence.
10 m
Chopin Monument
Listen to the life story of the famous pianist and composer beside his monument, which depicts Chopin sitting beneath a weeping willow.
Old Town
Our bus will pick you up and take you to the Old Town, where you will see a city rebuilt from the ground up. Find out who the man on the column in Castle Square is. What is the symbol of the city, and why? What is the most romantic place in Warsaw? During the walk, you will see the Royal Castle Square with Sigismund's Column, the Old Town Market Square, St. John's Cathedral, the Warsaw Mermaid statue, and the Barbican.
60 m
Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)
A magical place from which you can admire the reconstructed Royal Castle.
King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)
What was the former capital of Poland? Who changed it? In any case, you will hear the story behind it.
Would you like to know who is buried in the cathedral? What happened here centuries ago? Then this is a must.
Kanonia
Make a wish and walk around the bell three times! Your wish will come true!
Gnojna Góra
This beautiful place used to be ... a garbage dump!
The mermaid adorns the square. Would you like to know why? You will find out during the tour.
We leave the Old Town through the former gate of the city of Warsaw.
Meeting and pickup
Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information Point. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906
• Please provide your phone number • Arrive at the starting point at least 10 minutes before departure
Important information
- Mobile ticket or paper ticket accepted
- 1 per booking
- Toddlers can be pushed in a stroller.
- Public transportation is available nearby.
- Toddlers must sit on an adult's lap.
- Suitable for all fitness levels
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund.
Booking options
Warsaw city sightseeing by retro bus