Warsaw: Royal Castle Guided Tour

Highlights

• Discover the Royal Castle in Warsaw, a symbol of Polish history
• Explore the former royal residence and parliamentary seat
• See paintings by Bacciarelli and Bellotto and historical memorabilia
• Learn about the Castle's destruction during WWII and its reconstruction
• Enjoy a scholarly yet accessible tour with opportunities for questions

Description

Meet your guide and begin your tour of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, one of the most significant monuments of Polish history and one of the country’s leading museum institutions. Explore the former royal residence and parliamentary seat, gaining insight into its political, artistic, and cultural importance. Admire highlights of the castle's collections, including paintings by Rembrandt and Bellotto, as well as valuable works of decorative art and historical memorabilia. Learn about the history of the Royal Castle and the provenance of its collections, which symbolize the turbulent history of the country. Discover how the castle served as the seat of Polish kings and of parliament from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the end of the eighteenth century. Hear about how the last king of Poland, Stanisław August, assembled an outstanding collection of works of art and commissioned the redesign of the interiors in the classical style, reflecting the intellectual and artistic ideals of the Enlightenment. Examine the most important state rooms and royal apartments, placing them within the broader context of European court culture. Pay special attention to the destruction of the castle during the Second World War and its meticulous post-war reconstruction, which today stands as a symbol of national resilience and cultural continuity.

Includes

2-hour guided tour Licensed guide Visit to the Royal Castle in Warsaw Insight into political, artistic, and cultural importance Examination of state rooms and royal apartments Discussion on the destruction and reconstruction of the Castle Skip-the-line tickets to the main exhibition of the Royal Castle Headset system (for groups of more than 10 people)

Important Information

• The tour is conducted at a scholarly yet accessible pace Opportunities for questions and discussion are available

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund