The Definitive Weekend Guide to Warsaw
Travel ItineraryItinerary Introduction
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It is situated on the banks of the Vistula river - a beautiful place to sit and relax. This city covers an area of 517km2 and is the largest city in Poland. Warsaw is called an "alpha city" due to it being the primary point of the cultural, political, and economic basis of the country. Warsaw is a city that has seen everything: from merry days to facing destruction to bravely rising from the ruins. This city has a heart of steel. Warsaw is a city that is often overlooked when planning a trip to Europe. But let me set one thing straight: a visit is definitely worth it. This city perfectly preserves its historical honour and has redesigned itself to meet to modern-day needs. Compared to other big cities in Europe, Warsaw is budget-friendly when it comes to food, transport, sightseeing, and nightlife. Pictures Courtesy: Piotr Zakrzewski from Pixabay and Henryk Niestrój from Pixabay.Useful information about Warsaw
The history of Warsaw
This city has witnessed significant historical events. If you walk around, you will find several ruins from WWII. There are buildings riddled with bullet holes and parts of the Ghetto wall. The Warsaw Uprising in 1944 is marked as the time when Poles stood up against foreign atrocities and fought bravely to defend their dignity. This was the time when Warsaw was reconstructed and resurrected.Warsaw - Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Warsaw: Getting to Know Its History
The Royal Lazienki Park
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free | Plus fee |
Nowy Swiat
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Getting there
By car/taxi: You can take a 7 minute Uber or Bolt drive to get to Nowy Swiat from Lazienki park. By bus: From "Rozbrat 4" stop you can take either bus 109 or 171 and ride 3 stops to "plac Trzech Kryrzy 10". Nowy Swiat is 5 minute by walk from the bus stop (note: keep a google map open when getting to the bus stops to take the best walking route)
Travel time
0 hours 7 minutesRoyal Castle
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | 6.53 EUR | |
Students | 4.30 EUR | |
Kids | 0.22 EUR | Under 16 |
Getting there
Walk all the way from Nowy Swiat to Old Town Castle Square where you can get to the Royal Castle.
Travel time
0 hours 25 minutesPodwale 25 Kompania Piwna
Notes
Due to the increasing reservations especially on weekends, be sure to call and book in advance.
Getting there
It is located right in the Old Town Square.
Old Town (Stare Miasto)
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Notes
When exploring the old town, don't forget to get to the observation deck and get the best views of Old Town.
Multimedia Fountain Park
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Getting there
Multimedia Fountain Park is a 7 minutes walk from Old Town Castle Square via Swietojanska Street.
Travel time
0 hours 7 minutesVistula Boulevards
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Getting there
Take a 7-10 minute taxi ride from the multimedia fountain to the Vistula Boulevards. Or, if you like walking, head northeast on bolesc street and follow the map until you get to the pedestrian tunnel which leads directly to the Vistula boulevard.
Travel time
0 hours 10 minutesDay 2
Exploring Warsaw's Downtown and The Uprising Museum
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Getting there
Warsaw Uprising Museum
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | 5.43 EUR | |
Students | 4.34 EUR |
Notes
Buy tickets to the Museum online to save time in case you're traveling to Warsaw on a busy day. The museum is closed on Tuesdays, therefore plan accordingly.
Travel time
0 hours 10 minutesPalace of Culture and Science (PKiN)
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | 4.37 EUR | |
Group | 3.27 EUR | |
Students | 3.27 EUR | |
Kids | 0.00 EUR | Under 3 |
Seniors | 3.27 EUR |
Travel time
0 hours 7 minutesZloty Tarasy Shopping Center
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Getting there
Zloty tarasy mall is located 5 minutes by walk from the Palace of Culture and science.
Travel time
0 hours 5 minutesPanorama Sky Bar
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Notes
Call the bar for reservations prior to the visit.
Getting there
5-minute walk from the Zloty Tarasy shopping center.
Travel time
0 hours 5 minutesDay 3
Nature in Warsaw - Wilanow Palace and BUW Rooftop Garden
Wilanow Palace
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | 5.21 EUR |
Notes
It is better to visit Wilanow Palace in the morning for a better view and detailed tour of the palace. Be sure to regularly check the opening times in case of updates.
Warsaw Univeristy Library (BUW)
Category | Price | Restrictions |
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Standard | Free |
Getting there
15 min taxi ride from Wilanow Palace to Warsaw University Library
Travel time
0 hours 15 minutesAbout the author
I'm Wardah Shah, a recent medical graduate (MD) who loves traveling and exploring different cultures. I have traveled to over 20 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. I aim to keep this journey going as far as possible. 🌎 🌏 🌍
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