Palace of Culture and Science tour with viewing terrace
- 45 minutes
- Main entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science
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Inside Warsaw's most debated building
Gifted by the Soviet Union in 1952 and visible from almost everywhere, the Palace is Warsaw's tallest and most argued-over building. The tour covers its ballrooms, conference halls and marble staircases, with 1950s furnishings intact.
It ends with skip-the-line access to the lift up to the 30th-floor terrace for a panorama of the city.
Best for
- Socialist-era architecture and politics
- A short, high-impact stop in the centre
- Pairing with the Museum of Life Under Communism
Highlights
- The building's story from 1952
- Original 1950s interiors
- Stories and anecdotes
- Skip-the-line 30th-floor terrace
Itinerary
Interior galleries
~30 minutesBallrooms, conference rooms and staircases from the building’s 1950s original interior.
Viewing terrace
~15 minutesSkip-the-line elevator to the 30th floor for a panorama over Warsaw.
What's included
- Local guide
- Viewing terrace tickets
- Skip-the-line privileges to the viewing terrace
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Important information
- Not suitable for wheelchair users or travellers with mobility impairments.
- The tour runs in English.
- Visibility from the terrace depends on weather conditions on the day.
Meeting and end point
Meeting point
Main entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science, on the east side facing Defilade Square and Marszałkowska Street.
Get there with Meilora
A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.
ToMain entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science, on the east side facing Defilade Square and Marszałkowska Street.
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