Katowice: Tour to Warsaw
Once you had the opportunity to visit Katowice and still have enough time to discover other destinations in Poland, why not join us for a whole day trip to the capital of our country. Warsaw has a turbulent but interesting history. Together with our guide you will have the chance to see the most valuable monuments for the city itself as well as for the whole country. You will also expand your knowledge about the Warsaw Uprising in 1944 which completely destroyed the city and had a significant influence on the architecture which you will see today. After World War II, it was reconstructed to remind its original form and the final effect is so outstanding that it has been included on the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. We are sure that you will enjoy your time in Warsaw while strolling through its charming streets and admiring the biggest attractions of the city.
We organize private full day tours to Warsaw from Katowice on request.
Tour itinerary:
- early morning hotel pick up and transfer with our English speaking driver to the railway station in Katowice (exact time depends on train schedule)
- receiving 2nd class return tickets for economic standard fast train connection between Katowice and Warsaw and assistance of our driver at the platform
- comfortable journey by train on your own (approx 2,5 hours)
- getting off the train in Warsaw and meeting our local, private city guide at the platform
- approximately 4 hours of private guided sightseeing of Warsaw City in chosen language which will be partially driving and partially walking tour during which you will see:
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – a monument which commemorates Polish soldiers who fought and died for freedom and independence
- The Presidential Palace and Prince Poniatowski Monument – the presidents headquarters
- The Chopin’s bench close to Wessel Palace – contains 15 monuments commemorating the famous worldwide composer – Fryderyk Chopin
- Royal Castle Square – situated at the entrance of the Old Town; together with the King Zygmunt’s III Waza Column creates the most important area to see in the city center
- The Royal Castle – completely destroyed during the war, rebuilt in the 1970s; for many years it was the official residence of the Polish rulers
- St. John’s Archcathedral – famous for significant national celebrations, one of the most important places for Polish culture and tradition
- The Old Town Market Square – here you can admire the colourful tenements with the famous statue of the Mermaid of Warsaw located in the middle – a famous landmark of Warsaw
- Barbican – part of the defensive walls, constructed around 1548, destroyed during the Second World War and reconstructed in 1952–1954
- The Little Insurgent Monument – a memorial of children which fought and died during Warsaw Uprising in 1944
- Warsaw Uprising Monument in Krasinski Square – dedicated to the 63 days of heroic battle for independence in 1944 against the German army occupying Warsaw
- St. John’s Cathedral, a Gothic church and witness of the most important events in the country’s history
- The Palace of Culture and Science – considered to be the symbol of Warsaw
- The Royal Route – on this trail you will find the aristocratic residences
- The former Jewish Ghetto area with Memorial to the Heroes of the Ghetto
- Lazienki Royal Park – the most beautiful park in Warsaw with the famous monument of the composer Fryderyk Chopin and the Palace on the Water
- Praga District with pre-war architecture and modern National Stadium built in 2011
6. up to 4 hours of free time to discover the city by yourself and having lunch break (on your request we can make it shorter or longer – depends on the train connections)
7. reaching railway station in Warsaw on your own after free time or with assistance of our English speaking driver – according to your wish
8. around 2,5 hours journey back by train from Warsaw to Katowice
9. pick up at the platform of railway station in Katowice by our English speaking driver and transfer back to your hotel
Whole tour lasts approximately 14 hours (exact time depends on train schedule)
Tour is available in following languages:
English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Chinese and others
*some languages may be subject to availability and prices can vary
Prices:
- 900 PLN per person (1 person)
- 550 PLN per person (2 persons)
- 470 PLN per person (3 persons)
- 450 PLN per person (4 persons)
- 400 PLN per person (5 persons)
- 380 PLN per person (6 persons)
- Contact us (7 persons or more)
What is included?:
- morning pick-up from your hotel in Katowice and transfer to railway station with assistance of our English speaking driver
- return 2nd class fast train tickets
- pick-up from railway station in Warsaw by our local private guide in chosen language
- private guided city tour of Warsaw up to 4 hours
- up to 4 hours of free time in Warsaw
- evening pick-up from the train station in Katowice and transfer back to your hotel
for this tour you can also choose to add following supplements:
- 60 PLN per person for 1st class ECONOMIC standard fast train tickets (TLK or IC) both ways
- 120 PLN per person for 2nd class PREMIUM standard fast train tickets (EIP) both ways
- 220 PLN per person for 1st class PREMIUM standard fast train tickets (EIP) both ways
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