Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus

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Warsaw, Poland

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Warsaw bus tours offer a convenient way to see the sights and maximise your time, but many tours offer pre-recorded commentary and limited photo opportunities. Instead, hop aboard a retro ‘Jelcz’ bus for a 2.5-hour guided tour; jump off to explore the Old Town and the Royal Park Łazienki on foot; and admire landmarks such as the Palace of Culture and Science, Castle Square, and the Cathedral of St John.

2.5-hour retro bus tour of Warsaw
Ride around Warsaw on a retro communist-era bus
Jump off to explore the UNESCO-listed monuments of Warsaw’s Old Town
Marvel at the regal monuments and beautiful gardens of the Lazienki Royal Park
See landmarks such as the Palace of Culture and Science, St John’s Cathedral, and Castle Square
Learn more about Warsaw’s history and heritage with live on-board commentary
Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Warsaw or those short on time

What's Included

Professional guide
Live commentary on board
2,5-hour Bus tour
Transport by a 1980's coach

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Warsaw Tourist Information
pl. Defilad 1, 00-901 Warszawa, Poland
Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

Itinerary

Make your way to the meeting point outside the Palace of Culture and Science in time for a 2pm departure. After meeting your guide and the rest of your tour group, hop aboard a retro communist-era bus known as a Jelcz, or ‘Cucumber’, and set out to explore the city.

The first stop is at the Lazienki Royal Park, where you’ll jump out to explore the magnificent parklands with your guide. Wander around the beautiful royal gardens, see Frederic Chopin’s monument and the Palace on the Isle, then admire historic buildings like the Old Orangery and Amphitheatre.

Continue into the city’s oldest district and stop to walk around Warsaw’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Start by admiring Sigismund’s Column, the 72-foot (22-meter) tall monument at the heart of Castle square, then follow your guide to landmarks like the Cathedral of St. John and the Warsaw Barbicane. Stroll around the lively Market Square, marvel at the striking red façade of the Royal Castle, and pose for photos by the Mermaid Monument.

After an afternoon taking in the highlights of the city, your tour ends back at the Palace of Culture and Science.

Palace of Culture and Science (Pass By)

Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palac MySlewicki (Pass By)

Amphitheatre - Lazienki Park (Pass By)

Palace on the Island

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chopin Monument (Pass By)

Old Town

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) (Pass By)

King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta) (Pass By)

Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Pass By)

Kanonia (Pass By)

Gnojna Gora (Pass By)

Rynek Starego Miasta (Pass By)

Warsaw Barbican (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 188 reviews

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Great to beat the cold

Valerie_S, Dec 2024

It was very cold in November so I wanted a tour where I could see the city but also not freeze. This was the perfect combination where we left the bus 3 times for some quick excursions but got to see it all. The English tour took a smaller retro bus behind the other big bus pictured in the ad. It gave me some great history and was exactly what I was looking for as a solo traveling woman.