A Journey Through Old Town Warsaw
I'll show you what you'd never see on your own and I'll tell you what you won't read anywhere. You will get to know the legend about Mermaid and Basilisk. You will get to know places shrouded in historical past, remembering the times of splendor and wars, prosperity and martyrdom. You will see a different Warsaw than you see!
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A Journey Through Old Town Warsaw
What's included in A Journey Through Old Town Warsaw
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old TownPass-by Only
The Old Town is not only the historical part of Warsaw. It must be remembered that until the end of the 18th century, Warsaw included only the Old Town, so called Old Warsaw. The New Town, formerly known as New Warsaw, was incorporated later. Previously, these were two separate cities, each of them had its own coat of arms. Old Warsaw Mermaid, New Warsaw Lady with a Unicorn. During our trip we will see, among others, the column of King Sigismund III Vasa in front of the Royal Castle, formerly the castle of Masovian dukes. From there, we will go to the Cathedral of St. John, where we will see the tombs of Masovian dukes. We will visit the Museum of Warsaw where we can admire the historic mermaid, saved from the Warsaw Uprising. We will go through the Barbican, which was the former fortification separating New and Old Warsaw. We will see the historic bell at the Kanonia square. Finally, we will see Chopin’s heart embedded in the Church of the Holly Cross.
Inclusions
- Guide and his knowledge about the places visited
- Food and drink, transportation, entrance tickets
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Sigismund's Column is the best known and the most characteristic point in the Old Town. Its located on the Castle Square in front of the Kings Castle. Every local knows where it is and show You easily.
