Warsaw Royal Route and Rebellions Self Guided Tour

Discover two faces of Warsaw's Royal Route on one unforgettable walk—from royal splendor to cold war resistance. This self guided walking tour with a mobile app takes you along the iconic Royal Route where aristocratic mansions, palaces, and baroque churches meet Cold War shadows and WWII secrets. Stroll along the iconic Krakowskie Przedmieście, discover the rare suriviving structures left behind after the Second World War the and see where Chopin’s heart is literally buried. You’ll hear about noblemen with pet bears, monuments that once hid messages of protest and some of the realities of living under the communist rule. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour is a rich blend of history, music, hope, resistance and surprising stories hidden behind palatial gates and stone statues.