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By WPT1313 Warsaw Private Tours

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Price is AU$56 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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Overview

  • MEETING POINT: PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE, BY TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE. BUS STOP ''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''.

    Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided bus tour, by 1980's Jelcz “Cucumber” bus, around the “dark side” of Warsaw: the Praga district. The tour features live commentary on board from your guide and a walk around several sites, including Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a chocolate lounge, Brzeska and Stalowa street. Pass by the former vodka factory “Koneser” and a former black market “Różycki's Bazaar.” See the most interesting sacred buildings, authentic pre-war architecture and plenty of murals. Tour includes a complimentary hot chocolate.

    FOR TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS UP TO 8 PEOPLE WE PROVIDE NYSA MINI RETRO BUS. IF THE FINAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS MORE THAN 8, WE USE JELCZ ''CUCUMBER'' RETRO BUS.

Activity location

  • E.Wedel
    • 28 Jana Zamoyskiego
    • 03-801, Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Warsaw Tourist Information
    • 1 Plac Defilad
    • 00-901, Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland

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Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$55.54 x 1 AdultAU$55.54
Total
Price is AU$55.54

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A cup of hot chocolate
  • Inclusions
    Transport by 1980's coach
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Live commentary on board
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

Palace of Culture and Science (Pass by)

Our bus will be waiting for you by Palace of Culture and Science- Tourist Information Office (look for bus stop ''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12'')- nowadays the symbol of Warsaw City, known as the gift from Joseph Stalin.

Palm Tree (Pass by)

Have You heard the storey about the Date Palm Tree in Warsaw's city centre ?

National Museum in Warsaw (Pass by)

Hear the storey what was hidden in the basement of the National Museum during WWII.

PGE National Stadium (Pass by)

Football stadium built for UEFA Euro Championship 2012.

E.Wedel

  • 20m
You will be given a cup of hot chocolate and you will hear very interesting stories about this factory.

Eastern District (Lubelska) 03 (Pass by)

Is Warsaw East railway station considered as the most beautiful station in Warsaw? We will let You know about it during the tour.

Kijowska 11 (Pass by)

Have You seen the longest building in Warsaw? That is the right time!

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

  • 20m
You will see one of the most beautiful churches in Poland.

Koneser Warsaw Vodka Factory

  • 20m
You will hear stories about former vodka factory and you will find out if vodka had any impact on the district.

Praga Polnoc

  • 1h
You will discover why this district is called "the dark side of Warsaw".

Bazar Rozyckiego (Pass by)

Discover where is the longest operating marketplace in Warsaw and check out yourself what is sold here now.

Mała (Pass by)

Picturesque street which became a film set for the film "The Pianist" by Roman Polański.

New Praga

  • 15m
You will hear an interesting storey about the founder of Nowa Praga district and also You will see the inner courtyard of the prewar residential house.

Miejski Ogrod Zoologiczny w Warszawie (Pass by)

Have You watched the film "The Zookeper's wife"? If so, You can't miss Warsaw's Zoo.

Vistula River (Pass by)

We will cross the Vistula River, the mother of the rivers in Poland.

The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Pass by)

Admire the breathtaking panorama of the Royal Castle.

Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw (Pass by)

Known as the Warsaw Nike, commemorates all those who died in Warsaw during WWII.

Marszałkowska (Pass by)

The high street in Warsaw, enlarged after the WWII.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    E.Wedel
    • 28 Jana Zamoyskiego
    • 03-801, Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Warsaw Tourist Information
    • 1 Plac Defilad
    • 00-901, Warszawa, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland

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