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Krakowskie Przedmieście: A self-guided audio tour down this historical street

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Take a walk back in time along Krakowskie Przedmieście street, the most important historical artery of Warsaw city with this self-guided GPS audio tour. During the tour, you will learn the more and less known compelling stories about the local landmarks and events which took place here for over 500 years. Hanna, your tour guide, has lived in Warsaw since she was born. She graduated from Warsaw University, where she studied Sociology and Economics, but her real passion is urban history and loves to share her knowledge of the past with others. Join her on this

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Not included: Smartphone and headphones
  • Not included: Transportation
  • Not included: Food and drink
  • Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

You start your route on Castle Square, next to the tall central tower of Royal Castle. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.

The tour ends outside John's House, a short distance from the start location.

Meeting and Pickup

  1. The tour starts on Castle Square, in front of the tall central tower of Royal Castle.

  2. The column monument was founded in 1644 by King Władysław IV from the Vasa dynasty. He had it built to commemorate his father King Sigismund III. King Sigismund was truly important for Warsaw. You would probably have never heard about this city if he hadn’t made the decision to move the royal court and the capital state from Cracow to Warsaw in 1598.

  3. The church was built as a part of the Franciscan cloister in 1454, founded by Duchess of Masovia Anna Fiodorowna. It’s one of the oldest temples in Warsaw.

  4. The palace was famous for the incredible splendor of its Renaissance style. It was a four-storey building with a moat and a drawbridge, surrounded by a terraced garden falling down to the river.

  5. The Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Polish President, was constructed in 1643 on the initiative of Polish Supreme Commander Stanisław Koniecpolski.

  6. The tour takes you passed the University for an exploration of its history.

  7. Pressing the small silver button on the bench makes it play a selected piece from one of Chopin’s compositions.

Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

English

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