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Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket

1. Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket

Challenge your perceptions of reality at the Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw. Benefit from skip-the-ticket-line entry or a family ticket and discover the interactive exhibits filled with mirrors, holograms, and other illusions. Dive into the world of optical illusions, and see sights that contradict the laws of physics. Stop to snap photos as you explore the museum. Make your way through over 60 attractions, including a Vortex Tunnel, a Mirror Room, and many more.

Warsaw 3-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Segway

2. Warsaw 3-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Segway

Take a sightseeing tour of Warsaw with a difference. No need for long and tiring walks through the city. Instead jump aboard and ride your own private Segway from place to place. Segway is a noiseless, environmentally-friendly, and fun two-wheeled vehicle which you will learn to ride in no time. This 3-hour tour is more than 10 km long (about 4 miles). It leads you around Warsaw's most important places allowing you to admire the architecture and the monuments of the city. Your guide will recommend places that are worth visiting during your stay in Warsaw, and will give you many tips about Warsaw life. Admire the stunning view from the Vistula River, check out Europe's largest Multimedia Fountain Park, and glide through historical parks and royal residencies. See all this and much more. Before getting on your Segway, you will receive a short training and a safety helmet. Driving is simple and we guarantee you that it will only take a moment before you are able to move around on your Segway freely and confidently.

Warsaw: Museum of Life Under Communism Entry Ticket

3. Warsaw: Museum of Life Under Communism Entry Ticket

Pre-book your entry ticket to Warsaw’s Museum of Life Under Communism and step back in time through exhibits and items detailing life in Poland during Communist rule. Take advantage of added perks, including daily surprises and a free smartphone audio guide on Thursdays. When you enter the museum, start your visit with the story about solidarity and the end of communism. See original flyers and pictures as you follow back to the time of martial law and the beginnings of communism in Poland.  Watch some propaganda movies in the cinema from the ’70s, then venture to a small housing space to see typical items and look through some newspapers, magazines, and books. Take some up-close pictures of this unique environment.  Explore the three on-site stores featuring a variety of products. Make a phone call from the telephone booth, see what a typical moped looked like, and look at what is likely the only saturator of this type in Poland. Make a stop at the kindergarten to marvel at original toys and books.  Before the end of your visit, choose to take a seat at the museum’s cafe, which is reminiscent of the original cafes from the ’50s. Sip on a warm coffee from a 60-year-old coffee maker and try a typical Warsaw cake (costs not included).

Warsaw: Polish Dumplings Cooking Class

4. Warsaw: Polish Dumplings Cooking Class

Try your hand at crafting pierogi, the most popular Polish dish. Super tasty and fun to make, Polish dumplings might just become your favorite comfort food by the end of the class. Make sure you arrive on time and catch the short introduction that teaches you about the origins of pierogi and their place in the Polish culinary landscape. Then dive into the preparation, beginning by mixing and kneading the dough. Choose whether you want to prepare your dumplings with meat filling or a vegetarian or vegan option. Then learn the various techniques of folding the dumplings and discover hacks that make them extra tasty. At the end of the class, sample the fruits of your labor and enjoy a plate full of pierogi that is sure to fill you up. If you choose to come to the evening session, enjoy complimentary drinks with your meal. 

Warsaw Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour

5. Warsaw Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour

Get to know Warsaw at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. To get started, download the tour app (download credentials received via email after booking), then set out on an adventure to explore this iconic city. You can start the activity at any time. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. When you begin, work with your team or compete against them as you make your way around the city. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, and solve challenges. Start your tour at the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin with the beautiful architecture! Visit the New Town Square that was built because of the victory against the Ottomans and learn about the imposing Krasiński Palace. Photograph the Barbican in its beautiful red color and admire the Stare Miasto, where so many stories have been written. Afterwards, the Royal Castle awaits you for a royal tour. Teatr Wielki's will leave you speechless, since the wonderful sculpture on its facade is straight out of a fairy tale. Admire Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its heavy history! The Great Fountain will amaze you in the dreamy garden, while the Palace of Culture and Science with its unique exhibits will be the icing on the cake of this unique tour. Scavenger hunts are great as an everyday activity, for bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or team-building events.

Warsaw: Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line

6. Warsaw: Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line

Head to the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe in Warsaw for a delicious lunch or dinner from a set menu. Hard Rock Cafe Warsaw is located in the exclusive Złote Tarasy shopping center in the very heart of the city, and overlooks the Palace of Culture and Science.  Enjoy live music as you savor American cuisine. See almost 300 pieces of original memorabilia from legendary artists such as Freddie Mercury, Madonna, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, and Bono.  Dance Menu: Choice of entrée: • BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger (veggie option available) • Salmon Caesar Salad • Baby Back Ribs Dessert: Hot fudge brownie Choice of beverage (1 per person): Coffee, tea, water, or soft drink

From Warsaw: Private Full-Day Suntago Water World Trip

7. From Warsaw: Private Full-Day Suntago Water World Trip

Escape the hustle and bustle of Warsaw and experience the thrill of Europe's largest waterpark, located just outside Warsaw and featuring 30 slides, thermal baths, mineral pools, a spa complex and over 10 different types of saunas.  After getting picked up from your hotel in Warsaw, travel to the park and explore the 3 distinct sections: Jamango Water Jungle, Relax and the Saunarium. In Jamango, enjoy fun for all the family with various swimming pools, a “lazy river”, a wave pool with a retractable roof, an artificial surf park and several slides. The other 2 areas are reserved for guests over the age of 16. In the Relax zone, enjoy a calming oasis filled with 700 palm trees dotted around tropical gardens, heated thermal pools, and a swim-up bar. In the saunarium, relax on one of the sunbeds or make your way through the neverending network of saunas, steam rooms, and relaxation areas set to different temperatures and humidities. At the end of the day, get dropped off back at your hotel in Warsaw.

Warsaw: Highlights of Old & New Town Private Guided Tour

8. Warsaw: Highlights of Old & New Town Private Guided Tour

Discover the charm of Warsaw Old Town, destroyed during the war but rebuilt in the beautiful Baroque style of architecture. Learn the facts and legends of the capitol city, Warsaw, on a private walking tour of the highlights and main attractions. Only a few people know that Warsaw was the most important city for the economy of Poland in the Modern Era and locals truly believe it to be one of the most unique places on earth, an understanding that comes with an appreciation of the culture, history, and daily life of the city.  Admire the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument and the Holy Cross Church, before you continue to the University of Warsaw. Enjoy a slightly longer stop at Pilsudski Square, previously Victory Square, where you can take the time to reflect upon the unique Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Experience the atmosphere of contemporary Warsaw and observe everyday life. Find the best hidden locations in the city with the help of your experienced local guide. Follow your friendly guide to the Main Market Square, through the Castle Square to finally reach the great Royal Castle, where the Polish monarchs lived from 1596 to 1795. On the 6-hour version, you will also enter the Royal Castle and the gorgeous apartments of former kings. It’s the best way to see how times have changed throughout the history of the capital of Poland, from late Medieval Times to its role nowadays as a center of economy, science, business, and development.

Warsaw: Muranów District Exploration Game

9. Warsaw: Muranów District Exploration Game

Explore Warsaw’s fascinating history while solving clues throughout the Muranów District. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions, so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of Warsaw will unravel before your eyes. If you are a large group, one person can purchase access for the entire group by selecting the number of people in the group. All group members can play the city game on their smartphones. Each person can also play on their own, separate from the group, and meet the group at the end of the tour. The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit. You won't need a guide - just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

Warsaw Must See Public walking tour

10. Warsaw Must See Public walking tour

If you are in Warsaw the first time, you should start your discovery with the three most important attractions in the city. The highlights in the Old Town: - Castle Square - Royal Castle and Royal Gardens - Market Square - City Wall and Barbican - Warsaw Mermaid The highlights on the Royal Route: - Holy Cross Church, where the heart of Frédéric Chopin rests - Warsaw University campus - Baroque Visitationist Church - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Presidential Palace - St. Anne's Church with the most beautiful organs in Poland The Palace of Culture itself is a highlight. The guide will tell you a lot of interesting facts and secrets about this imposant building. Also we recommend to visit the viewing terrace on the 130th meter with an overwhelming view of Warsaw. We know that dates and historical facts are important, but they have to be put into a suitable context. The information is told in a tourist-friendly and, above all, understandable way. The tour ends in the City Centre. In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous cafés, restaurants or bars. The city guide will certainly recommend something for you. We also have suitable addresses for vegetarians and vegans.

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What people are saying about Warsaw

John provides us a lot of knowledge about Warsaw, he has a lot of historical knowledge. Above that, he makes the ride interesting and adding a lot of personal touch to this unique tour. Since it was very interesting and pleasant, we didn’t believe 3 hours are gone so fast. Strongly recommended

If you are ready to come to Warsaw this is a must see attraction, as people know Eastern Europeans like spirits and this museum reveals how they like it! So I liked this visit a lot, and I can recommend it by my heart.

Interesting glimpse into the time. It's a small museum, which is actually welcome. Staff are nice.

A very interesting exhibition, adults and children had a great time. I recommend!

Fantastic and super realistic museum, all cured in every detail I recommend it