Warsaw Dark Side Praga District Retro Bus Tour with Hot Chocolate
by WPT1313 Warsaw Private Tours
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This 2.5-hour bus tour departs from the Palace of Culture and Science near the Tourist Information Office in Warsaw. The trip uses a 1980s Jelcz "Cucumber" coach or a smaller Nysa mini retro bus if there are 8 or fewer passengers. The guide provides live commentary throughout the ride, focusing on the Praga district, known as the "dark side" of Warsaw. The tour includes a walk around several locations such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where participants spend about 20 minutes. Visitors will also stop at a chocolate lounge for a 20-minute break to enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate while hearing stories about the factory. Other points of interest include Brzeska and Stalowa streets, the former vodka factory "Koneser," and the black market known as Różycki's Bazaar. The route passes by authentic pre-war buildings and features numerous murals. Additional stops include viewing Warsaw's East railway station, the longest building in the city, and the Praga Polnoc area where participants spend about an hour learning why the district has its nickname. The tour also crosses the Vistula River, offering views of the Royal Castle and the Warsaw Nike monument. The guide shares information about the city's main street, rebuilt and expanded after World War II, and highlights locations connected to historical events and films, including a street used as a set for "The Pianist." The tour is conducted in all weather conditions with appropriate clothing recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Culture and Science
The meeting point is by the Tourist Information Office near the Palace of Culture and Science, marked by bus stop 'DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12'. This building is a symbol of Warsaw, originally a gift from Joseph Stalin.
Palm Tree
The guide tells the story of the Date Palm Tree located in Warsaw's city center.
Muzeum Narodowe W Warszawie
Participants hear about what was hidden in the basement of the National Museum during World War II.
PGE National Stadium
The tour passes by the football stadium constructed for the UEFA Euro Championship 2012.
Chocolate Lounge
A 20-minute stop at a lounge where guests receive a cup of hot chocolate and listen to stories about the factory.
20 min
Warsaw East Railway Station
The guide discusses whether Warsaw East railway station is the most beautiful station in Warsaw.
Longest Building in Warsaw
Participants see the longest building in Warsaw during the drive.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The group spends 20 minutes viewing one of Poland's notable churches, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
20 min
Former Vodka Factory
A 20-minute stop near the former vodka factory where the guide explains if vodka influenced the district.
20 min
Praga Polnoc
The tour includes a one-hour visit to Praga Polnoc, where the guide explains why the area is called the "dark side of Warsaw."
60 min
Bazar Rozyckiego
The group visits the longest operating marketplace in Warsaw to see current goods being sold.
Pianist Movie Street
The route passes a picturesque street used as a filming location for Roman Polański's film "The Pianist."
Nowa Praga Founder Courtyard
A 15-minute stop where the guide tells the story of the founder of Nowa Praga district and shows the inner courtyard of a prewar residential house.
15 min
Miejski Ogrod Zoologiczny w Warszawie
The tour includes a view of Warsaw's Zoo, known from the movie "The Zookeeper's Wife."
Vistula River Crossing
The bus crosses the Vistula River, the main river in Poland.
Royal Castle Panorama
Participants see the panorama of the Royal Castle from the river crossing.
Warsaw Nike Monument
The guide points out the Warsaw Nike monument, dedicated to those who died in Warsaw during World War II.
Main Street After WWII
The tour passes along Warsaw's main street, widened after World War II.
Meeting point
Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Look for bus stop '''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906
End point
Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Look for bus stop '''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Warsaw Dark Side Praga District Retro Bus Tour with Hot Chocolate
by WPT1313 Warsaw Private Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€70Overview
This 2.5-hour bus tour departs from the Palace of Culture and Science near the Tourist Information Office in Warsaw. The trip uses a 1980s Jelcz "Cucumber" coach or a smaller Nysa mini retro bus if there are 8 or fewer passengers. The guide provides live commentary throughout the ride, focusing on the Praga district, known as the "dark side" of Warsaw. The tour includes a walk around several locations such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where participants spend about 20 minutes. Visitors will also stop at a chocolate lounge for a 20-minute break to enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate while hearing stories about the factory. Other points of interest include Brzeska and Stalowa streets, the former vodka factory "Koneser," and the black market known as Różycki's Bazaar. The route passes by authentic pre-war buildings and features numerous murals. Additional stops include viewing Warsaw's East railway station, the longest building in the city, and the Praga Polnoc area where participants spend about an hour learning why the district has its nickname. The tour also crosses the Vistula River, offering views of the Royal Castle and the Warsaw Nike monument. The guide shares information about the city's main street, rebuilt and expanded after World War II, and highlights locations connected to historical events and films, including a street used as a set for "The Pianist." The tour is conducted in all weather conditions with appropriate clothing recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Culture and Science
The meeting point is by the Tourist Information Office near the Palace of Culture and Science, marked by bus stop 'DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12'. This building is a symbol of Warsaw, originally a gift from Joseph Stalin.
Palm Tree
The guide tells the story of the Date Palm Tree located in Warsaw's city center.
Muzeum Narodowe W Warszawie
Participants hear about what was hidden in the basement of the National Museum during World War II.
PGE National Stadium
The tour passes by the football stadium constructed for the UEFA Euro Championship 2012.
Chocolate Lounge
A 20-minute stop at a lounge where guests receive a cup of hot chocolate and listen to stories about the factory.
20 min
Warsaw East Railway Station
The guide discusses whether Warsaw East railway station is the most beautiful station in Warsaw.
Longest Building in Warsaw
Participants see the longest building in Warsaw during the drive.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The group spends 20 minutes viewing one of Poland's notable churches, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
20 min
Former Vodka Factory
A 20-minute stop near the former vodka factory where the guide explains if vodka influenced the district.
20 min
Praga Polnoc
The tour includes a one-hour visit to Praga Polnoc, where the guide explains why the area is called the "dark side of Warsaw."
60 min
Bazar Rozyckiego
The group visits the longest operating marketplace in Warsaw to see current goods being sold.
Pianist Movie Street
The route passes a picturesque street used as a filming location for Roman Polański's film "The Pianist."
Nowa Praga Founder Courtyard
A 15-minute stop where the guide tells the story of the founder of Nowa Praga district and shows the inner courtyard of a prewar residential house.
15 min
Miejski Ogrod Zoologiczny w Warszawie
The tour includes a view of Warsaw's Zoo, known from the movie "The Zookeeper's Wife."
Vistula River Crossing
The bus crosses the Vistula River, the main river in Poland.
Royal Castle Panorama
Participants see the panorama of the Royal Castle from the river crossing.
Warsaw Nike Monument
The guide points out the Warsaw Nike monument, dedicated to those who died in Warsaw during World War II.
Main Street After WWII
The tour passes along Warsaw's main street, widened after World War II.
Meeting point
Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Look for bus stop '''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906
End point
Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Look for bus stop '''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.