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Warsaw Private Wilanow Palace & Garden Tour

1. Warsaw Private Wilanow Palace & Garden Tour

Discover the Wilanow Palace, one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in Warsaw called "The Little Versailles." Wilanow Palace survived the time of Poland's partitions and both World Wars, and has preserved its authentic historical qualities. The palace was built as the royal summer residence of the King John III Sobieski. The typical baroque palace is remarkable for its original architecture, a blend of European art with the traditional Polish building techniques, and is one of the most important monuments of Polish culture. During this trip make sure you see the richly decorated palace interiors, and don’t forget to explore the beautiful French style gardens and landscaped park. Don’t miss out on this unique tour of Poland’s architectural history!

Warsaw: Helicopter Private Tour

2. Warsaw: Helicopter Private Tour

See the monument of Chopin, Belvedere Palace, and Palace of Culture and Science with a bird's eye view. Discover the historical sights of Warsaw with a private helicopter ride. Be picked up from your hotel at the very beginning of the trip and go straight to Konstancin-Jeziorna. The flight route leads you along the Vistula river so you will have a perfect look at Wilanow Palace, National Stadium, Świętokrzyski Bridge, and Palace of Science and Culture. Learn about the history of Warsaw during the 30-minute ride with your guide. Have a chance to take a short look at the historical sights of Warsaw such as the Palace of Science and Culture and the Royal Route. After landing, be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and a transfer back to your hotel accommodation.

Warsaw: Skip-the-Line Wilanow Palace & Gardens Private Tour

3. Warsaw: Skip-the-Line Wilanow Palace & Gardens Private Tour

Wilanów Royal Palace was constructed in the late 17th century by Kin Jan III. This baroque building is surrounded by beautiful gardens that are very colorful in the summertime. This palace and gardens complex have been the sites for a number of cultural events throughout their history.  Your private guide will show the building’s original architecture and explore unique interior as its chambers. You will see richly decorated and ornamented rooms such as White Hall, Apartments of King Jan III, The Dutch Cabinet and many more, filled with antique paintings. You will also get to admire the most beautiful gardens that surround the palace, such as Baroque Garden, Rose Garden, Courtyard, and Palace Foreground.

Gdansk: Private Guided Tour to Warsaw with Transportation

4. Gdansk: Private Guided Tour to Warsaw with Transportation

The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Gdansk and heads to the train station where you travel by train to Warsaw, or drive directly to the city (depending on option selected). Upon arrival in Warsaw, meet your local guide and set off into the historic city streets.  Pass by iconic sights and landmarks, including the Palace of Culture and Science, the Grand Theater, and Saxon Garden, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Head into the Old Town district and soak up the charm of this idyllic neighborhood. See the magnificent Royal Castle, and learn about the impressive Polish Kings who once lived here. Wander through Market Square next, then see the Warsaw Barbican and Uprising Monument.  Finally, enjoy a visit to the impressive Wilanow Park, a complex of palaces and vibrant gardens. Admire the richly decorated interior as you explore the impressive White Hall and Apartments of King Jan III Sobieksi. At the end of an insightful day, relax on the return journey to Gdansk.

Krakow Private Tour to Warsaw with transport and guide

5. Krakow Private Tour to Warsaw with transport and guide

The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Krakow in a private car. Next, travel to Warsaw either by car or train, depending on your preference. Arrive in Warsaw and be greeted by your friendly guide, then set out on your sightseeing adventure.  Stroll through the New Town and stop by the Palace of Culture and Science, the Grand Theater, and the Saxon Garden to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Explore the historical Old Town next and admire the impressive Royal Castle. Listen to your guide’s fascinating stories about the city's impressive history and former Polish Kings. Afterwards, wander around the Market Square, soak up the bustling atmosphere, and see the Uprising Monument. Stretch your legs as you discover Wilanow Park and admire the colorful gardens that surround you. Finally, stop by the White Hall to marvel at the richly decorated and ornamented interior. At the end of the tour, relax on your return journey to Krakow.

Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport

6. Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport

This full-day car tour combines the comfort and efficiency of a private driver with the knowledge and personal touch of a private guide, to show you the historical, cultural and architectural highlights of Warsaw. Discover the best the city has to offer! This 3-hour tour is the easiest way to sightsee in Warsaw’s Old Town. The tour will begin with a pickup from your accommodation by a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. You will first explore the sights along the historic Royal Route, walking from the Presidential Palace to St Anne’s Church, to the Royal Castle. You will also see the lively Market Square with its colorful tenement houses and popular restaurants and pubs. Your Private Guide will take you on a journey through the history of the city, including stories of medieval kings and knights, World War II, and post-communist development. You will see the thought-provoking Monument to Ghetto Heroes in the former Jewish Quarter and drive through the New Town. The last stop will be at the charming Royal Lazienki Park where you will see the beautiful Palace on the Island. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your accommodation. The 6-hour tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the Palace of Culture and Science. It is one of the highest and most recognizable buildings in Warsaw, built in the 1950s in a unique style motivated by American art deco and Stalinist architecture. Your Private Guide will share the building’s history and take you to the 30th floor observatory from where you can admire amazing views of the city. Choose the 8-hour tour to also visit the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów with skip-the-line tickets for a hassle-free entry. The Palace in Wilanow is one of the greatest architectural monuments in Poland, featuring a museum of fine arts, luxurious Royal Apartments, White Hall, and a baroque garden. You must visit this place to understand why Warsaw was once described as Paris of the East!

Warsaw: Full-Day Private City Tour by Luxury Car

7. Warsaw: Full-Day Private City Tour by Luxury Car

Get picked up from your accommodation in Warsaw and set off for an exciting experience. Cruise around in a luxury Mercedes car with a dedicated driver. Enjoy a wonderful eight hours with a private city guide as you visit locations inaccessible by foot. Your guide will create your route based on your requests; some sample itinerary items are as follows: • The Royal Route drive along the most elegant artery in Warsaw • The Royal Łazienki Park to explore the unique European park with a monument of Frederic Chopin • The Praga district to see the mysterious tenement houses on Ząbkowska and Targowa Street, St. Florian’s Cathedral, and the National Stadium • The former Jewish ghetto of Umschlagplatz, Monument to the Heroes of the Ghetto, Tomb to the Unknown Soldier, Grand Theatre, and Monument to the Katyń Victims • Warsaw Old Town with Sigismund’s Column, the Royal Castle, the Warsaw mermaid, the colorful facades of tenement houses, and St. John’s Cathedral In addition to your full-day tour, you can enjoy included entry into two museums from the following four:  • The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Polish: Zamek Królewski) is a castle residency that formerly served throughout the centuries as the official residence of the Polish monarchs. It is located in the Castle Square, at the entrance to the Warsaw Old Town. The personal offices of the king and the administrative offices of the Royal Court of Poland were located there from the sixteenth century until the Partitions of Poland. • Palace of Culture and Science is one of the tallest buildings in Warsaw. With a total height of 237 metres (778 ft) it is the tallest building in Poland, the 5th-tallest building in the European Union (including spire) and one of the tallest on the European continent. Constructed in 1955, it houses various public and cultural institutions such as cinemas, theaters, libraries, sports clubs, university faculties, and authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences.  • The Warsaw Uprising Museum in the Wola district of Warsaw, Poland, is dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. The institution of the museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years. It opened on July 31, 2004, marking the 60th anniversary of the uprising. • Life Under Communism Museum feels like a time capsule of communist Poland. It’s meant to let younger generations get a sense of the lives their elders lived within the People’s Republic of Poland. A lot of the material was donated by members of the public, and the collection continues to grow as more donations arrive.

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What people are saying about Wilanów Palace

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 26 reviews

Great experience our guide Ewa was amazing, lovely, kind and extremely knowledgeable, not only about Wilanow palace but also Polish history. We could listen to her all day. We would highly recommend the tour. Thank you so very much, if you never been there you need to visit

Ula was an excellent guide to Wilanow palace. Her knowledge and language was excellent and she brought the palace to life with her stories. Excellent tour thank you

Very vood experience. Good guide. He presented a lot of elements on the way and in the palace. He was on time and very professional.

A beautiful castle, wonderfully preserved, with its very "soul" very atmospheric. Castle gardens captivating ...

Very well organized visit with French speaking guide. Departure and return from our hotel. Schedules respected.