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Uncover Warsaw's hidden heroines - from Marie Curie's secret studies to Napoleon's Polish mistress. Discover scandals, revolutionaries & forgotten women who shaped the city.

Highlights

• Visit locations connected to extraordinary women Nobel Prize winners
• Hear scandalous tales of Napoleon's Polish mistress and royal affairs
• Learn about brave resistance fighters and forgotten revolutionaries
• Discover midwives and servants who knew all the aristocratic secrets

Description

What if Warsaw's most captivating stories weren't about kings but about the women who shaped the city from shadows? This isn't your typical tour - it's a journey into secret lives, scandalous affairs, and extraordinary achievements of Warsaw's forgotten heroines. Meet Marie Curie before fame - discover where she grew up, how she secretly studied in the underground 'Flying University,' and why she fled to Paris. Stand where the future Nobel Prize winner took her first steps toward changing the world forever. Uncover the shocking story of Maria Walewska - Napoleon's Polish mistress who used beauty and intelligence to influence nations. Learn how one woman's romantic affair nearly changed Europe's map. But this tour goes beyond famous names. You'll discover midwives who delivered Warsaw's babies in candlelit rooms, servants who knew aristocratic secrets, revolutionary women who risked execution, and pioneering female pilots who soared when women could barely drive. Walk past elegant Hotel Bristol and hear whispered tales of royal scandals. Stand in Theatre Square where actresses became society's toast - sometimes paying the ultimate price. Visit the House of Literature and learn how Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska captured the Polish soul. This is storytelling at its finest - your guide brings these women to life with fascinating anecdotes, surprising connections, and secrets even locals rarely know. You'll see Warsaw's familiar facades differently, understanding how women shaped every aspect of this magnificent city despite being written out of official histories.

Includes

Licensed private guide fluent in Polish & English Fascinating stories and historical anecdotes about Warsaw's women Private group experience

Important Information

• The route covers approximately 2.5 km of walking Tour operates in all weather conditions Private tour can be customized to your interests Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or small groups interested in alternative history Each of our guides is inspired by different remarkable women connected to Warsaw. Depending on which stories they choose to highlight during the tour, the route may be slightly adjusted to reflect their unique perspective.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund