Discover Warsaw: Essential Tour for Beginners

Warsaw for Beginners – Free Walking Tour (2:30 Hours) 

Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour takes you through Warsaw’s must-see landmarks, blending history, culture, and local insights. In just 2:30 hours, you’ll get an essential introduction to Poland’s capital. 
 

Meeting Point: Palace of Culture and Science

 
Start: In front of the entrance of Kinoteka (cinema) 
 

Tour Itinerary:

 
🔹 1. Palace of Culture and Science (PKiN)
 

• Warsaw’s tallest and most controversial building, a "gift" from Stalin in the 1950s
• Why locals have a love-hate relationship with it

🔹 2. Nowy Świat and Krakowskie Przedmieście 

• One of Warsaw’s most beautiful streets, part of the Royal Route
• Presidential Palace – seat of Poland’s President, but with a dramatic history
• Holy Cross Church – where Chopin’s heart is kept

🔹 3. Castle Square & The Royal Castle

• Why the Royal Castle is not as old as it looks
• The story of Sigismund’s Column – and how it survived WWII
• Warsaw’s complete post-war reconstruction

🔹 4. Old Town Market Square

• A fairytale square rebuilt from ruins
• The legend of the Warsaw Mermaid – the city’s protector

🔹 5. Warsaw Barbican & City Walls 

• Medieval fortifications that once protected the city

Get a taste of local culture, discover quirky facts, and unveil hidden treasures. What's more? You'll have the chance to ask all your burning questions along the way. This isn't just a tour—it's your backstage pass to the heart of the city!