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Palace of Culture and Science - 30th-floor Viewing Terrace: free view & paid alternatives
Independent guide, not the official PKiN Viewing Terrace website. Official links are under Sources.
PKiN Viewing Terrace is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children under 3.
- Otherwise: viewing terrace, normal ticket, PLN — zł 30.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Palace of Culture and Science - 30th-floor Viewing Terrace
Free for children under 3.
From the terrace regulations (dated 25 Apr 2022, still linked from the official terrace page).
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- No reservations - buy at the terrace ticket office in the main hall (entrance from Marszałkowska); tickets can be bought up to 7 days ahead at the office.
- Sunset in late autumn is around 16:00-16:30 - an easy time for night views before 20:00 closing.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children under 3 | children under 3 | From the terrace regulations (dated 25 Apr 2022, still linked from the official terrace page). | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: PKiN Viewing Terrace
Guided tourWarsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace★★★★☆ 4.3 · 478 reviews45 minutesfrom zł 87.61
Skip-the-line ticketPalace of Culture & Science Skip-the-Line Tickets with Observation Deck Access★★★★★ 4.6 · 145 reviewsfrom zł 40
Guided tourWarsaw: Palace of Culture Tour & Terrace & Communist snack★★★★★ 4.8 · 128 reviews1 hourfrom zł 109
Guided tourPalace of Culture & Science Tour, Terrace Entry Included★★★★☆ 4.3 · 12 reviews1 hourfrom zł 70
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
PKiN Viewing Terrace ticket prices
| Viewing terrace, normal ticket, PLN — Reduced 25 PLN; Varsovian Card 25 PLN; Large Family Card 18 PLN; groups 22 PLN (school groups 17 PLN). | zł 30 |
| Reduced ticket (children over 3, pupils/students under 26, pensioners) | zł 25 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–20:00 |
Daily 10:00-20:00. 1 Nov and 24-26 Dec 2026 closed; 11 Nov 10:00-20:00; 31 Dec 10:00-15:00. Ticket sales may pause when the lift queue is long.
plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warszawa, Poland (main entrance from ul. Marszałkowska)
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FAQ
PKiN Viewing Terrace: common questions
Is PKiN Viewing Terrace free?
PKiN Viewing Terrace has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children under 3. Otherwise the official ticket costs zł 30.
Who gets free entry to PKiN Viewing Terrace?
Children under 3 — from the terrace regulations (dated 25 Apr 2022, still linked from the official terrace page)..
How much is a ticket to PKiN Viewing Terrace?
Viewing terrace, normal ticket, PLN costs zł 30 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- pkin.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Regulamin-Tarasu-Widokowego-25.04.2022.pdf · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- pkin.pl/en/viewing-terrace/
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.