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Things to do in Warsaw

Explore Warsaw through its rebuilt Old Town, royal parks and museums, leaving time for the Jewish history of Muranow and an evening on Nowy Swiat.

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Food

Hala Koszyki food hall

Food counters and dining spaces occupy a restored market hall on Koszykowa Street.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Krakowskie Przedmiescie

This stretch of the Royal Route links palaces, churches and the Old Town approach.Entry: Public street
Nature

Krasinski Garden

Garden paths give a quieter pause between Muranow and Warsaw New Town.Entry: Public gardenSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Monument to the Ghetto Heroes

The memorial stands beside POLIN and provides context for a visit to the museum.Entry: Outdoor memorialSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

National Museum in Warsaw

The national art collection provides an indoor afternoon near the southern end of Nowy Swiat.Entry: Permanent galleries; the 20th/21st-century gallery is temporarily closed, and Faras rooms 2 and 3 close from November 10, 2026. Temporary exhibitions separate.. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

New Town Market Square

The square and nearby Freta Street extend a walk north of the Old Town.Entry: Public square
Neighborhood

Nowy Swiat

Shops and cafes line the Royal Route south of Krakowskie Przedmiescie.Entry: Public street
Food

Nowy Swiat dining streets

This central dining corridor has restaurants and cafes for an unhurried evening meal.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Old Town food streets

Restaurants and cafes around the market square make a convenient break during the Old Town walk.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Old Town Market Square

The rebuilt market square anchors Warsaw Old Town with colorful facades and the Mermaid monument.Entry: Public square
Viewpoint

Palace of Culture viewing terrace

The elevated terrace looks across central Warsaw from the Palace of Culture and Science.Entry: Check holiday closuresSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Palace on the Isle exterior

The lakeside palace forms the central architectural view within the Royal Lazienki gardens.Entry: Garden access; interior ticket separateSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
MuseumBook ahead

POLIN Museum

The core exhibition traces the long history of Jewish life in Poland.Entry: Allow time for the core exhibition; free on Thursdays, closed Tuesdays.. Closed TuesdaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

POLIN museum restaurant

The museum restaurant provides a lunch stop before continuing through the surrounding neighborhood.Entry: Pay as you go; check museum restaurant hours. Closed Tuesdays
MuseumBook ahead

Royal Castle

The reconstructed royal residence holds state rooms and collections beside Castle Square.Entry: Choose an available route; tickets include an audio guide.. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Royal Lazienki gardens

Royal gardens spread around lakes, pavilions and the Palace on the Isle.Entry: Gardens free; interiors separateSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Saxon Garden

Formal paths and mature trees offer a break west of the Royal Route.Entry: Public gardenSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets

See them in a day-by-day plan

Sigismund's Column beside the red Royal Castle on Castle Square in Warsaw.
Sigismund's Column overlooks Castle Square beside Warsaw's Royal Castle. · Adapted from Jorge Láscar · CC BY 2.0
Warsaw in 3 daysOld Town, Royal Castle, Royal Route, Lazienki, National Museum, POLIN, New Town3 days, PolandBalanced pace