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Great experience with lots of helpful hints
The tour was really good. Covered a lot of areas and was very responsive to all questions. He had lots of knowledge. The van had a unique history too.
Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $41 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 189 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Warsaw
Description
MEETING POINT: PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE, BY TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE. BUS STOP ''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''. Visit the major landmarks of the city on a 2,5-hour retro bus tour. A live guide on board comments on the sights you pass and tells you more on a walk in the Old Town, Royal Park Łazienki or in the Palace of Culture and Science. You travel by a retro bus called Jelcz "Cucumber" - an iconic communist vehicle. This tour operates every Saturday at 3pm, starting from the Palace of Culture and Science. FOR TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS UP TO 8 PEOPLE WE PROVIDE NYSA MINI RETRO BUS. IF THE FINAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS MORE THAN 8, WE USE JELCZ ''CUCUMBER'' RETRO BUS.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The iconic building from the communist era.
At this stop you will find out who and when established this place. Why was it popular to visit on Thursdays in 18th century? Why should you bring nuts when you come here? On this walk you will see a statue of Frederic Chopin, the Palace on the Isle and an 18th century amphitheatre.
Have You heard about Prince Joseph Poniatowski? If not, this is the moment.
Discover the unique Amphitheater on the water.
Hear the story about about the last king of Poland in front of his summer residence.
Hear the life story of famous pianist and composer next to his monument where Chopin is sitting under the weeping willow tree.
Our bus will pick you up and drive you to the Old Town where you will see a city reconstructed from scratch. Get to know who the man on the column in the Castle Square is. What and why is the symbol of the city? What is the most “romantic” place in Warsaw? During the walk you will see the Royal Castle Square with Sigismund's Column, the Old Town Market Square, Cathedral of St. John, statue of Warsaw Mermaid and the Barbican
Magical place from where You can admire the reconstructed Royal Castle.
What was the former capital city in Poland? Who changed it? Definitely You will hear a story about it.
Do You want to know who is buried in the Cathedral? What was happening here centuries ago? It is a must stop then.
Make a wish and the go around the bell three times! Your wish will come true!
This lovely place it used to be....a rubbish dump!
The mermaid decorates the square. Would You like to know why? You will get the answer during the tour.
We will leave the Old Town by the former gate of Warsaw city.
Highlights
2,5-hour Bus tour
Professional guide
Transport by a 1980's coach
Live commentary on board
What's included
Included
2,5-hour Bus tour
Professional guide
Transport by a 1980's coach
Live commentary on board
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
5.0
189 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus take?
Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Warsaw experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Palace of Culture and Science, Tourist Information point. Google location: 52.23081290854057, 21.005298793209906. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(189)
P
An interesting and fun excursion. Highly recommended.
An interesting and fun excursion through Soviet Warsaw. Both the guide and the driver were very friendly and attentive to us.
Operator response
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our trip. Thank you and we hope to see you again :)
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Opinion
Interesting and dynamic. Maybe the translator. A journey that takes you back to times gone by. Great, we all loved it.
Operator response
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our trip. Thank you and we hope to see you again :)
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Ogórek
Everything well organized. The trip is very entertaining, full of interesting facts. Nice to discover new things about the city.
Operator response
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our trip. Hope to see you again! Thank you.
K
Bumby bus ride
Nice tour of the old city, bumpy ride is actually fun. The guide Maks told lot of stories about the places we visited. For 2 .5 hour tour the places covered are ok. The guide should have given us additional 2 mins to take some pictures. Some paintings were nice but no time to take pics.
Z
Great family activity :)
This experience was an absolutely great ride from start to finish. It was not only very thoughtful in its execution and delivery, but also incredibly informative, providing deep insights I hadn't expected. I totally and enthusiastically recommend it to anyone looking for a rich and rewarding activity.
K
Super!!!!!!!
Super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! It was super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
W
Excellent experience.
Excellent experience. Great Guidance. Surprising moments. Thank you very much for the idea and professional service
H
A great adventure with the 1 from 12 units of an old war VW in the world
First of all, i would like to thank you to Max, our great tour guide with a amazing knowledge of the stories of the war and history. I had the trip with 2 of my friends. What an amazing feeling when we were sitting in the old retro VW that carries a lot of Warsaw stories and listening to Max telling us all about the Warsaw stories. We loved and enjoy the trip with the Retro WW so much. Max showed us a lot of nice places to be experienced too. We were enjoying the amazing and adventerueous trip at the moment. Th ending stop was nice, a choclate factory ;).
S
Great Tour with a Great Tour Guide called Konrad !
We went on this tour that was booked by a family member. Excellent tour with a very resourceful and funny tour guide called Konrad. Thoroughly recommend if you have never been to Warsaw before.
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