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1 : The Jewish Warsaw Tour - 1 day2 : Warsaw City Tour - Charm, history and contrasts in Poland's capital - 1 day
3 : The Royal Łazienki Park & Palace Tour - 1 day
4 : Palace & Museum at Wilanów Tour - 1 day
5 : Old Town & New Town Tour - 1 day
6 : Royal Route Tour - 1 day
Licensed city guide in Warsaw
My name is Hubert Pawlik, I am a licensed city guide in Warsaw. I'm Warsovian the third generation, and I love Warsaw for its dramatic history, architecture and culture. Being a tourist guide in Warsaw ,I also cultivate the family tradition because my grandfather as a partisan during World War II and later career officer in the Polish Army was the guardian of national memory, and instilled in me a love to Warsaw.
As a Warsaw licensed Guide I will show you both the famous and typical places of the history written in Warsaw as well as beautiful and unknown ... If you intend to visit Warsaw, if you need help or information - contact me.
I warmly invite You for a walk and sightseeing tours along the key spots of the old and new Warsaw. You pay a visit to the Old Town listed by UNESCO as World Heritage in 1980 as well as the Royal Castle with its surroundings St. John’s Cathedral, Warsaw Mermaid, defensive walls and Barbican. During the ride You will visit the prewar Jewish district together with the Ghetto Heroes monument, the tallest building in Poland and at the same time a socialist realism relic of the communism era - the Palace of Culture and Science. You will explore representative town houses and former magnate residences and have a walk across the Łazienki Royal Park - the summer residence of the last Polish king Stanislaw August Poniatowski, where we will see among other things the Palace on the Water and Amphitheatre with the scene on the water.
WELCOME TO MY WARSAW & BE MY GUEST !!!
About the guide
Activities
Cultural tour guide
Speaking languages
English Activity started in
2010
Car
Kia Carnival Mini vanAir conditioned : YES
Baby seat : YES
Interests centers
*History of Poland*Architecture
*Warsaw's History
Diploma, references, agreements
1994 College of Hotels & Tourism IndustryLicense or certificate (click to enlarge)
Services
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Family / Children, Disabled, Culture, Unusual, Gastronomy, Fair tourism, Industrial tourism
Contact
Contact - Get a quoteWeb site : www.warsaw-guide.waw.pl
Address : Warsaw POLAND
Mobile : +48 502 298 105
Tours
Duration : 1 day
Level :
Easy
Level :
Easy
History
The Warsaw Ghetto as a prewar Jewish district in Warsaw does not exists.
That is true it is still possible to find fragments of Ghetto ,but the essence of this part of the city, the sealed district of Warsaw, is hidden from us by earth, asphalt, the foundations of new buildings, and oblivion.
As a Warsaw Licensed Guide I Take You around the city does not exist.
''O earth, do not hide my blood so that my scream does not cease''
I will show You the view of exterminated nation. During this tour You will have an opportunity to see the remnants of Holocaust in Warsaw.A walk around the former Jewish district will be memorable journey to the past. In 1939 in Warsaw lived the second largest population of Jews (after New York) in the world. This fascinating area inhabited by over 400,000 people within almost three years was swept from the earth's surface.
During a five-hour tour I will tell you the story of Jewish District. We will find the remains of the Ghetto walls. You will follow the Trail of Martyrdom and Memory from the monument of the Ghetto Heroes to the former old railway station, called Umschlagplatz from where from 1942 till 1943 300,000 Jews were sent to the extermination camp in Treblinka. You will learn about the everyday life in the Ghetto, cooperation with the Poles, resistance against the Germans and about the Jewish Uprising - the first such an attempt in the occupied Europe.
We will also walk around the Jewish Cemetery - one of the largest existing Jewish cemeteries in this part of Europe, where I will tell you about the lives of Warsaw Jewish citizens, distinguished, not only for Warsaw. At the end of trip You will visit the Nożyk Synagogue – at present the only one in Warsaw.
Duration : 5 hours
Total amount 100 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) + waiting charges - each started hour 12 Euro.
The Warsaw Ghetto as a prewar Jewish district in Warsaw does not exists.
That is true it is still possible to find fragments of Ghetto ,but the essence of this part of the city, the sealed district of Warsaw, is hidden from us by earth, asphalt, the foundations of new buildings, and oblivion.
As a Warsaw Licensed Guide I Take You around the city does not exist.
''O earth, do not hide my blood so that my scream does not cease''
I will show You the view of exterminated nation. During this tour You will have an opportunity to see the remnants of Holocaust in Warsaw.A walk around the former Jewish district will be memorable journey to the past. In 1939 in Warsaw lived the second largest population of Jews (after New York) in the world. This fascinating area inhabited by over 400,000 people within almost three years was swept from the earth's surface.
During a five-hour tour I will tell you the story of Jewish District. We will find the remains of the Ghetto walls. You will follow the Trail of Martyrdom and Memory from the monument of the Ghetto Heroes to the former old railway station, called Umschlagplatz from where from 1942 till 1943 300,000 Jews were sent to the extermination camp in Treblinka. You will learn about the everyday life in the Ghetto, cooperation with the Poles, resistance against the Germans and about the Jewish Uprising - the first such an attempt in the occupied Europe.
We will also walk around the Jewish Cemetery - one of the largest existing Jewish cemeteries in this part of Europe, where I will tell you about the lives of Warsaw Jewish citizens, distinguished, not only for Warsaw. At the end of trip You will visit the Nożyk Synagogue – at present the only one in Warsaw.
Duration : 5 hours
Total amount 100 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) + waiting charges - each started hour 12 Euro.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Car, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Car, Culture
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
See the highlights of Warsaw during a 4 hours tour - with me, by car and walking.
Warsaw is a green and clean town, so you will be taken to Lazienki Park (18th century) where you can stroll and admire palaces and pavilions hidden in thick greenery. Drive along Royal Route, almost completely rebuilt after World War II in its previous historical design. Walk in Warsaw Old Town, also rebuilt to its previous style, and put on the UNESCO cultural heritage list as the only place not original but reconstructed. See the house where Madame Curie was born, and where Chopin lived. We will also visit what was once the ghetto area.
With me you will see great contrasts of pre-war Warsaw, districts kept in socialistic-realistic style and recently constructed modern downtown called sometimes Warsaw Manhattan. And what about Warsaw Prague? This is how we call part of Warsaw on the right bank of the Vistula river, where a traditional bazaar still functions and where the famous film ''The Pianist'' by Polanski was made.
Duration 4 hours. Total amount: 100 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) +- each started hour 12 Euro
Warsaw is a green and clean town, so you will be taken to Lazienki Park (18th century) where you can stroll and admire palaces and pavilions hidden in thick greenery. Drive along Royal Route, almost completely rebuilt after World War II in its previous historical design. Walk in Warsaw Old Town, also rebuilt to its previous style, and put on the UNESCO cultural heritage list as the only place not original but reconstructed. See the house where Madame Curie was born, and where Chopin lived. We will also visit what was once the ghetto area.
With me you will see great contrasts of pre-war Warsaw, districts kept in socialistic-realistic style and recently constructed modern downtown called sometimes Warsaw Manhattan. And what about Warsaw Prague? This is how we call part of Warsaw on the right bank of the Vistula river, where a traditional bazaar still functions and where the famous film ''The Pianist'' by Polanski was made.
Duration 4 hours. Total amount: 100 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) +- each started hour 12 Euro
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture, Fair tourism
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture, Fair tourism
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
Lazienki Park is one of the European finest complexes and it attracts many visitors every year. Originally laid out in 17th century at the site of medieval hunting forest of the Mazovian dukes by the polish aristocrat Stanislaw, Herakliusz Luubomirski. In 18th century, last king of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski , bought this property with intension of establishing a residence worthy monarchy.
During this tour I will show You all charms of that complex. You will see monument of the most outstanding Polish composer Frederic Chopin, splendid Neoclassical Palace on the Water, The White House- pavilion built in the style of 18th century villa, where king of France Louis XVIII stayed in 1801,then in exile.
You will also admire Theatre on Island ,with a moat separated the auditorium from the stage, which was modeled as a ruined old temple in Baalbek, Myślewicki Palace designed by famous Italian architect Domenico Merlini, for nephew last king of Poland, Prince Jozef Poniatowski, Water Collector, Old Orangery , where in 18th century the Theatre was built. Now it is one of the few remaining 18th century court theatres.
Duration : 3 hours
Total amount 75 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) + waiting charges - each started hour 12 Euro.
During this tour I will show You all charms of that complex. You will see monument of the most outstanding Polish composer Frederic Chopin, splendid Neoclassical Palace on the Water, The White House- pavilion built in the style of 18th century villa, where king of France Louis XVIII stayed in 1801,then in exile.
You will also admire Theatre on Island ,with a moat separated the auditorium from the stage, which was modeled as a ruined old temple in Baalbek, Myślewicki Palace designed by famous Italian architect Domenico Merlini, for nephew last king of Poland, Prince Jozef Poniatowski, Water Collector, Old Orangery , where in 18th century the Theatre was built. Now it is one of the few remaining 18th century court theatres.
Duration : 3 hours
Total amount 75 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) + waiting charges - each started hour 12 Euro.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Duration : 1 day
The Wilanów Palace is one of the most precious monuments of Polish Baroque. The impressive building combines elements of an aristocratic mansion, an Italian garden villa and a Louis XIV (the French Sun King) style palace. It is an excellent representation of European Baroque at its height and a homage to the former greatness of the Republic.
The history of the Wilanow Palace, a wonderful Baroque royal residence, began on April , 1677, when a village became the property of King John Sobieski III. At the beginning, the residence built there was small. Augustyn Locci, the king’s court architect, received the task of creating only a ground floor residence of a layout typical for the buildings of the Republic of Poland.
After the death of the King, the Palace became the property of his sons, and in 1720, a run down property was purchased by one of the wealthiest women in Poland of those days – Elizabeth Sieniawska. In 1730, the Palace, for three years, was owned by king August II the Strong, who made considerable changes in the residence, particularly as far as the internal décor is concerned.
In the middle of 18th century, the Wilanów property was inherited by the daughter of Czartoryski, wife of a field marshal, Izabela Lubomirska, during whose reign, Wilanów started shining with its previous glory. Sixty nine years later, the Duchess gave Wilanów to her daughter and her husband, Stanislaw Kostka Potocki. Thanks to his efforts, one of the first museums in Poland was opened in the Wilanów Palace, in 1805.
During the tour through the magical interiors of Royal Residence in Wilanów, You will admire exposition consists of two parts: on the first floor, there is the GALLERY OF THE POLISH PORTRAIT, where you can see the effigies of the Polish monarchs collected over the centuries, representatives of great magnate families, participants of national uprisings, eminent artists and people honored by Poland. Their authors are often prominent Polish and foreign painters.
After visiting The Gallery of Polish Portraits, you will be able to see the royal apartments of the palace: The Crimson Hall, the Cabinet of the Etruscans, the Lapidary and the pre-Gallery, rooms where parties took place, chambers where the royal couples listened to music, met their friends and guests, and where they worked and rested.
Duration : 3 hours
Total amount 75 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) + waiting charges - each started hour 12 Euro.
The history of the Wilanow Palace, a wonderful Baroque royal residence, began on April , 1677, when a village became the property of King John Sobieski III. At the beginning, the residence built there was small. Augustyn Locci, the king’s court architect, received the task of creating only a ground floor residence of a layout typical for the buildings of the Republic of Poland.
After the death of the King, the Palace became the property of his sons, and in 1720, a run down property was purchased by one of the wealthiest women in Poland of those days – Elizabeth Sieniawska. In 1730, the Palace, for three years, was owned by king August II the Strong, who made considerable changes in the residence, particularly as far as the internal décor is concerned.
In the middle of 18th century, the Wilanów property was inherited by the daughter of Czartoryski, wife of a field marshal, Izabela Lubomirska, during whose reign, Wilanów started shining with its previous glory. Sixty nine years later, the Duchess gave Wilanów to her daughter and her husband, Stanislaw Kostka Potocki. Thanks to his efforts, one of the first museums in Poland was opened in the Wilanów Palace, in 1805.
During the tour through the magical interiors of Royal Residence in Wilanów, You will admire exposition consists of two parts: on the first floor, there is the GALLERY OF THE POLISH PORTRAIT, where you can see the effigies of the Polish monarchs collected over the centuries, representatives of great magnate families, participants of national uprisings, eminent artists and people honored by Poland. Their authors are often prominent Polish and foreign painters.
After visiting The Gallery of Polish Portraits, you will be able to see the royal apartments of the palace: The Crimson Hall, the Cabinet of the Etruscans, the Lapidary and the pre-Gallery, rooms where parties took place, chambers where the royal couples listened to music, met their friends and guests, and where they worked and rested.
Duration : 3 hours
Total amount 75 Euro (MPV for 6 passengers) + waiting charges - each started hour 12 Euro.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Duration : 1 day
Old Town was historical , economical and political heart and oldest part of the city, and now it is also a living, breathing cultural salon. Founded in the 13th century as the Mazovian Duke’s castle, it is surrounded by walls. During World War II, 90% of it was destroyed, but thanks to its excellent restoration and recovery, in 1980 it was granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Culture. Currently, it is a lively place, bustling with tourists and locals, and full of galleries, cafés and restaurants.
During Old Town sightseeing tour You will visit The Royal Castle- in the Middle Ages seat of Mazovian Dukes ,from 1526 when Mazovia was incorporated in Kingdom of Poland became one of the royal residences. In 1596 when Sigmund the III Vase moved his summer residence from Cracow to Warsaw, Royal Castle became a seat of polish kings. In 1944 Royal Castle, after Warsaw Uprising, was totally destroyed by Nazis. Thanks to a long campaign that was waged by the intellectual elite of Poland, Royal Castle was rebuilt from 1971 until 1984.
You will also explore The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist -one of the oldest church in Warsaw, which bears the weight of six hundred years history of Warsaw, it was the most important church of the Republic of Poland. In the 17th century, the Gothic church was rebuilt in the Baroque spirit, and at this time, it was one of the richest Polish churches, with its interior filled with works of art, thanks to the patronage of kings and nobles.
The basilica has witnessed many historic events, such as the coronation of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski in 1764, and weddings, coronations and royal funerals were held here. Of particular importance was the fact that the first European Constitution, on May 3, 1791, was sworn in here.
During the Warsaw Uprising in 1944 the cathedral was the scene of fighting, and after the Uprising, it was blown up, with 90% of the walls destroyed. After World War II, the original form of the temple was reconstructed, restoring the old roof height and form of the Gothic facade.The Primate's Stefan Wyszyński tomb is in the basilica and in the crypts there are also numerous tombs: of the dukes of Mazovia, the archbishops of Warsaw, the last Polish king Stanisław August Poniatowski, first after regaining independence in 1918 President of Poland Gabriel Narutowicz and Nobel prize winning-writer Henryk Sienkiewicz. In recent years, the church has become an important international centre to promote sacred music, and in the summer, organ concerts are held in the cathedral.
We will also drop in to the Old Town Market Square, founded in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, this is one of the most picturesque corners of the Old Warsaw.
Old Town Market Square was from the Middle Ages to the end of 18th century main square of Warsaw: celebrations and markets were organised here, and legal judgements were passed on the condemned. The central part of the market was originally occupied by the town hall which was pull down in 1817, and in 1944,during the Warsaw Uprising the Old Town was completely wiped out. All its buildings were reconstructed after World War II and their appearance is a perfect match to the Square's original look in the 17th and 18th centuries.
During this tour I shall tell You two legends ,about the Mermaid- Warsaw’s coat of arms, t a monster called Basilisk that lived in the basements of the buildings located along one side of Dekert, at the corner of Krzywe Koło.
New Town
This part of Warsaw was founded at the end of the 14th century and by the 18th century, it functioned as a separate city with its own administration, town hall and church. Most of the baroque and neoclassical buildings around the Market Square are post-war reconstructions, as the originals were destroyed during the Warsaw Uprising (1944). Today, the charming streets boasts many restaurants and cafés.
During the hike around The New Town streets
During Old Town sightseeing tour You will visit The Royal Castle- in the Middle Ages seat of Mazovian Dukes ,from 1526 when Mazovia was incorporated in Kingdom of Poland became one of the royal residences. In 1596 when Sigmund the III Vase moved his summer residence from Cracow to Warsaw, Royal Castle became a seat of polish kings. In 1944 Royal Castle, after Warsaw Uprising, was totally destroyed by Nazis. Thanks to a long campaign that was waged by the intellectual elite of Poland, Royal Castle was rebuilt from 1971 until 1984.
You will also explore The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist -one of the oldest church in Warsaw, which bears the weight of six hundred years history of Warsaw, it was the most important church of the Republic of Poland. In the 17th century, the Gothic church was rebuilt in the Baroque spirit, and at this time, it was one of the richest Polish churches, with its interior filled with works of art, thanks to the patronage of kings and nobles.
The basilica has witnessed many historic events, such as the coronation of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski in 1764, and weddings, coronations and royal funerals were held here. Of particular importance was the fact that the first European Constitution, on May 3, 1791, was sworn in here.
During the Warsaw Uprising in 1944 the cathedral was the scene of fighting, and after the Uprising, it was blown up, with 90% of the walls destroyed. After World War II, the original form of the temple was reconstructed, restoring the old roof height and form of the Gothic facade.The Primate's Stefan Wyszyński tomb is in the basilica and in the crypts there are also numerous tombs: of the dukes of Mazovia, the archbishops of Warsaw, the last Polish king Stanisław August Poniatowski, first after regaining independence in 1918 President of Poland Gabriel Narutowicz and Nobel prize winning-writer Henryk Sienkiewicz. In recent years, the church has become an important international centre to promote sacred music, and in the summer, organ concerts are held in the cathedral.
We will also drop in to the Old Town Market Square, founded in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, this is one of the most picturesque corners of the Old Warsaw.
Old Town Market Square was from the Middle Ages to the end of 18th century main square of Warsaw: celebrations and markets were organised here, and legal judgements were passed on the condemned. The central part of the market was originally occupied by the town hall which was pull down in 1817, and in 1944,during the Warsaw Uprising the Old Town was completely wiped out. All its buildings were reconstructed after World War II and their appearance is a perfect match to the Square's original look in the 17th and 18th centuries.
During this tour I shall tell You two legends ,about the Mermaid- Warsaw’s coat of arms, t a monster called Basilisk that lived in the basements of the buildings located along one side of Dekert, at the corner of Krzywe Koło.
New Town
This part of Warsaw was founded at the end of the 14th century and by the 18th century, it functioned as a separate city with its own administration, town hall and church. Most of the baroque and neoclassical buildings around the Market Square are post-war reconstructions, as the originals were destroyed during the Warsaw Uprising (1944). Today, the charming streets boasts many restaurants and cafés.
During the hike around The New Town streets
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
The Royal Route is one of the most representative arteries of Warsaw. It starts at Castle Square, goes through Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, Nowy Świat Street, Ujazdowskie Avenue, Łazienki Królewskie, and then to Wilanów. These thoroughfares were originally developed in the late middle Ages. During three hours tour I will show You Royal Castle with its surroundings, built in the 13th century, this castle served as residence of Mazovian princes. Once the capital was moved to Warsaw from Krakow, the castle served as seat of the king and the government. , King Zygmunt III Waza Column, the oldest and tallest secular monument in Warsaw was raised in 1644 by King Władysław IV, in honour of his father Zygmunt III Waza, who in 1596 moved his summer residence from Krakow to Warsaw, St. Anne's Church, completed in the second half of the 15th century, this Gothic church was a gift for the Order of St. Bernardine, it has been destroyed many times, and rebuilt in different styles each time.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Culture
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The Jewish Warsaw Tour Warsaw City Tour - Charm, history and contrasts in The Royal Łazienki Park & Palace Tour Palace & Museum at Wilanów Tour Old Town & New Town Tour Royal Route Tour
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