Tours

Please find below list of tours dedicated for the CEN 2026 participants.

All tours have been carefully designed to give you the opportunity to discover more about culture and history of Warsaw and Poland.

 

Attention! For registered participants only. If you would like to join the trips, you need to register first.

WALKING TOUR OF WARSAW

DATE: 20th of May 2026
DURATION
: 2h
TYPE: walking tour
START: 15:30 at the ADN Conference Centre
PRICE
: FREE OF CHARGE

Warning! Spaces for the walking trip are limited.

Important! Members of the German Region of the International Biometric Society (IBS-DR) are being informed that the General Assembly of the IBS-DR will take place in parallel to the walking tour. IBS-DR members are invited to attend the General Assembly.

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Overview

Sightseeing tour of Warsaw includes the Castle Square, where you can see the statue of King Sigismund’s Column and the 15th century Gothic Castle expanded throughout centuries, the seat of kings of Poland. It was where the May 3rd Constitution was promulgated in 1791, the second constitution in the world, next to the US. Admire St. John’s Cathedral and walk through the Market Square full of finest restaurants, gift shops or galleries. Finally pass the late-Gothic structure by John Baptist of Venice – the Barbican which leads into the New Town. At the Krasinski Square stop by the Monument of Warsaw’s Uprising. Drive via Royal Route with its aristocratic residences, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, building of Warsaw’s Grand Opera and National Theatre House erected by Antonio Corazzi and the 17th century Baroque church with the urn with ashes of Frederic Chopin’s heart brought from Paris and placed here.

The end in the Old Town Market Square.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE WARSAW UPRISING

DATE: 20th of May 2026
DURATION
: 3h
TYPE: walking tour with bus, entry to the Warsaw Uprising Museum
START: 15:30 at the ADN Conference Centre
PRICE
: 80 Euro/person

Warning! The trip will take place only if at least 8 people sign up.

Important! Members of the German Region of the International Biometric Society (IBS-DR) are being informed that the General Assembly of the IBS-DR will take place in parallel to the walking tour. IBS-DR members are invited to attend the General Assembly.

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Overview

This three-hour guided tour offers an engaging and emotionally powerful journey through the key sites connected to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. The main part of the experience is a visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum, followed by a short walking tour through nearby locations that preserve the memory of the city’s heroic struggle for freedom.

 

Itinerary (3 hours total)

  1. Warsaw Uprising Museum (approx. 1.5 hours)

Your tour begins at the Warsaw Uprising Museum, one of the most immersive historical museums in Poland.
Inside, you will explore:

  • Interactive exhibits documenting the daily life of insurgents and civilians
  • Authentic weapons, uniforms, and underground press machines
  • A life-size replica of the Błyskawica radio station
  • A 3D projection “City of Ruins”, showing Warsaw destroyed after the uprising
  • The insurgent sewer passage, allowing you to understand how fighters moved through the city

The museum experience provides a strong historical foundation before visiting the real locations connected with the uprising.

  1. Freedom Park & Monument to the Insurgents (10 minutes)

Just outside the museum lies Freedom Park, home to several monuments dedicated to the participants of the uprising. It’s a tranquil space perfect for reflection before continuing the walk.

  1. PAST-a Building (15 minutes)

A short drive or tram ride takes you to the PAST-a building, one of the most symbolic insurgent victories.
During the uprising, capturing this German-held telecommunications building was a major strategic success. Today, the exterior still shows traces of wartime damage.

  1. Warsaw Uprising Monument – Krasiński Square (15 minutes)

Next, you visit the Warsaw Uprising Monument, the largest and most widely recognized tribute to the insurgents.
It depicts fighters emerging from under a collapsing building and entering the sewer system—one of the most striking representations of their struggle.

TOUR OF ŁAZIENKI PARK WITH THE PALACE ON THE ISLAND

DATE: 20th of May 2026
DURATION
: 2h
TYPE: walking tour with bus, entry to the Palace on Water
START: 15:30 at the ADN Conference Centre
PRICE
: 70 Euro/person

Warning! The trip will take place only if at least 8 people sign up.

Important! Members of the German Region of the International Biometric Society (IBS-DR) are being informed that the General Assembly of the IBS-DR will take place in parallel to the walking tour. IBS-DR members are invited to attend the General Assembly.

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Overview

During our two-hour tour of Łazienki Park, we explored one of Warsaw’s most beautiful and historic places. We walked along peaceful alleys, admired elegant sculptures, and enjoyed the natural charm of the gardens. The highlight of the visit was the Palace on the Isle, famous for its classical architecture and picturesque setting by the water. Inside, we discovered richly decorated interiors and learned about the history of the royal residence. It was a relaxing and inspiring trip, perfect for experiencing the cultural heart of the city.

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