Warsaw: Highlights of Old & New Town Private Guided Tour
Discover the history of Warsaw on this historical guided tour. Visit some of the most famous landmarks in the city, including the Royal Castle, the Holy Cross Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You will get also some tips about the local food, drinks, and souvenirs.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will get essential information about Warsaw Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican, Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square.
6-Hours Private Guided Tour
After 6-hours version you will become an expert of Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican, Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square and Royal Castle. There will be time for lunch (optional).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Defilad 1, Warsaw 00-110 Poland
Considered as Poland's the highest building. It's monumental and very impressive skyscraper. It's pure symbol of Warsaw with very interesting architecture style.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63/lok.17, Warsaw 00-667 Poland
Special place with best restaurateurs and chefs where they can feed you with the delicacies from every part of the world under one roof at Hala Koszyki.
Stop At: ul. Nowy Swiat, Warsaw 00-046 Poland
This is a well maintained long street that runs through the heart of Warsaw connecting most of its main attractions and ending in Castle Square. It is a pleasant walk with many places to stop for coffee along the way.
Stop At: Zlote Tarasy, Zlota 59, Warsaw 00-120 Poland
Huge shopping complex. The architecture is nice with the terrace sloping down. As for shopping, it has everything a shopping mall needs.
Stop At: Fragment of Ghetto Wall, ul. Zlota 60, Warsaw 00-821 Poland
Holocaust relic, between bulidings in the neighborhood, hidden place in Warsaw
Stop At: Warsaw Ghetto, Warsaw Poland
Established in October-November 1940, this small district, comprising only 2.4 percent of Warsaw's land area, is where more than 450,000 Jews were forced by the Germans to live in crowded conditions. Possible to see for request
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Philharmonic, ul. Jasna 5, Warsaw 00-950 Poland
The pride of Poland for musicians and fans of classic music. They show very selected performances and it has big history about it.
Stop At: Old Town, Warsaw Poland
After being leveled when the Nazis left, this whole neighborhood of cobblestone Gothic streets and alleyways, baroque palaces, numerous churches and tiered burghers' houses were masterfully reconstructed to reflect the atmosphere of bygone days.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rynek Starego Miasta, Warsaw 00-279 Poland
Surrounded by beautiful seventeenth- and eighteenth-century merchants' houses, this lively square is filled with street vendors, cafes, shops, galleries and some of Warsaw's top restaurants.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), Junction ul. Miodowa and Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw Poland
Located in Old Town, this picturesque open plaza was built in 1821 and features the King Zygmunt III column in its center.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, Plac Zamkowy 4, Warsaw 00-277 Poland
Serving as the central building of the Polish Commonwealth for many centuries, this castle was rebuilt after it was dynamited by German troops after the Warsaw uprising, and has been rebuilt to recreate the original castle's 17th-century architecture and interiors.
Stop At: Viewing Terrace, Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 68, Warsaw 00-322 Poland
The tower is well worth a visit, for a relatively cheap price you get to climb the tower for a delightful view of the old town up close and city centre in the distance. Possible to see for request.
Stop At: Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw Poland
This 2.5 mile "Road of Kings" remains all visitors of power of the past years in this territory. It's surrounded by old and fascinating building.
Stop At: Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters, Krasinski Square, Warsaw Poland
This is one of the most moving monuments in Warsaw. Great architecture shows effort, strenght and sacrifice of Polish soldiers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pomnik Bohaterow Getta, ul. Zamenhofa 11, Warsaw 00-001 Poland
Just outside the Polish Museum of Jewish history sits this powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Possible to see for request.
Stop At: Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski), ul. Nowomiejska, Warsaw 00-272 Poland
Sixteenth-century fortress, forming part of the medieval fortifications around the city of Warsaw, used to guard the northern entrance to the city, the Novomeijska Gate.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Statue of the Little Insurgent, Podwale Old Town, Warsaw Poland
A bronze statue commemorates the children who lost their lives in the Warsaw Rising. Small but very moving scuplture.
Stop At: St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny), ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 68, Warsaw 00-322 Poland
This church has gorgeous structure and altars inside. It's richly decorated but with very peacufull vibes inside. Possible to enter for request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Swietojanska 8, Warsaw 00-278 Poland
Considered on of the most distinguished churches in Warsaw, this structure was originally built in the thirteenth century and was the site of royal coronations and other national celebrations.
Possible to enter for request.
Stop At: Warsaw Mermaid, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, Warsaw 00-272 Poland
Mermaid sits in middle of nice square and wait for admiration from visitors. This interesting sculpture has some hidden legend about itself.
Stop At: King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta), Castle Square Old Town, Warsaw Poland
King Sigismund's Column, which dates back to the 1600s, in addition to being a work of art, is one of Warsaw's famous landmarks in Old Town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Muzeum Warszawy, Rynek Starego Miasta 28-42, Warsaw 00-272 Poland
Extraordinary Stories Of Ordinary Things. The Museum of Warsaw collects the things of Warsaw, researches them and makes them available to the public. (Only to see the building from outside)
Stop At: Krasinski Palace, ul. plac Krasinskich 5 Nowoursynowska, Warsaw 00-207 Poland
The outside looks quite impressive though and the reconstruction has been carried out well. Worth a look!
Stop At: Field Cathedral of the Polish Army, Dluga 13/15, Warsaw Poland
Simplistic beauty of this rebuilt cathedral adds to the beauty and mystique of Old Town. Not overly loaded with ornate objects just stunning and nice. (only outside part of the building)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatr Narodowy, Plac Teatralny 3, Warsaw 00-077 Poland
Another amazing building in Warsaw! This building during the day or at night when it is lit up is charming by the size and impressive exterior.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Jesuits, ul. Swietojanska 10, Warsaw 00-288 Poland
Imposing building in the old town. Attractive red colour outside. Very ornate inside and higher than you expect
Stop At: The Wishing Bell, Kanonia 12/14/16, Warsaw Poland
This is a very interesting sight, a 17th century bronze bell set in the middle if s pretty courtyard in the heart of the old town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vistula, Warsaw Poland
Warsaw waterfront is developing all the time, new boulevards being added, waterside pubs being opened. Merry and laid back atmosphere.
Stop At: Copernicus Science Centre, Wybrzeze Kosciuszkowskie 20, Warsaw 00-390 Poland
is one of the largest science centres in Europe. Its exhibition is divided into six interdisciplinary parts with over 400 exhibits. Possible to see only from outside - building is fantastic as well.
Stop At: University of Warsaw Library, Ul. Dobra 56/66, Warsaw 00-312 Poland
The rooftop garden at the university library is a bit of a hidden gem, it's peaceful and quiet and has fabulous architecture. Possible to see for request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Multimedia Fountain Park, I Dywizji Pancernej Square Rybaki, Warsaw 00-221 Poland
With a short walk to the north of the old town, the Multimedia Fountain Park as it is known is a visual delight combining music, light and, as the name suggests, fountains. Possible to see for request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza), Krakowskie Przedmiescie 3, Warsaw 00-047 Poland
Beautiful Church that houses the heart of Chopin! It is so rich in its decoration and the Holy Cross at the entrance is original, survived the bombings. Possible to see for request
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera, Plac Teatralny 1, Warsaw 00-950 Poland
The Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera is Poland's leading opera, ballet and concert venue. Outside the building you will see magnificent walls, roofs and fillars.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marie Curie Museum (Muzeum Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie), ul. Freta 16, Warsaw 00-227 Poland
This museum chronicles the life and work of Madame Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, winner of two Nobel Prizes and pioneer in the study of radioactivity. Possible to see only exterior.
Stop At: University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski), Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28, Warsaw 00-325 Poland
The largest university in Poland with beautiful decorated buildings with gardens and gorgeous balconies.
Stop At: Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East, Muranowska, Warsaw Poland
This magnificent monument commemorates the fate of 1.5-2 millions Poles (including children, infants and old people) who were sent by the Soviet Union to labour camps
Stop At: Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus, Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw Poland
One of Warsaw's top landmarks, located in a beautiful square. It shows great Polish mathematician and astronomer who is known all over the world
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Presidential Palace (Palac Prezydencki), Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 46/48, Warsaw 00-325 Poland
This beautiful neo-classic building is where the Polish president resides and is guarded heavily at all times. The exterior and its surroundings are really worth a look.
Stop At: Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists, ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 34, Warsaw 00-325 Poland
It was originally a wooden chapel that was rebuilt after it burnt down and the decor inside is very plain and austere
Stop At: Chopin's Bench, Krakowskie Przemiescie 34, Warsaw 00-325 Poland
The idea of multimedia bench to present the music of Chopin. Great innovative way to admire Chopin's achievements.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Zacheta Gallery (Galeria Zacheta), Pl. Malachowskiego 3, Warsaw 00-916 Poland
National Gallery of Art is an institution whose mission is to popularise contemporary art as an important element of socio-cultural life. The white building is just pure beauty!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New Town Square, ul. Freta, Warsaw Poland
Founded by John III Sobieski to celebrate his Viennese victory over the Turks in 1683, this quiet open plaza features magnificent Renaissance architecture and the baroque church of the sisters of the Holy Sacrament.
Stop At: Carmelite Church - Our Lady of the Assumption, Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 52/54, Warsaw 00-322 Poland
It is a baroque church next to the presidential palace. Its characteristic details are double pillars and grand stone lampions. They say Napoleon said he'd like to move it on his own hands to Paris. Really worth to visit
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plac Marszalka Jozefa Pilsudskiego, Warsaw Poland
Very big parade square with memorial of Unknown Solider
Stop At: St. Mary's Church (Kosciol Najswietszej Marii Panny), ul. Przyrynek 2 New Town, Warsaw 00-219 Poland
Nowadays, it's one of oldest buildings and one of the few remaining examples of Gothic architecture in the city. Behind the Church, there is a small park with steps that lead down to the banks of Vistula River. Possible to see for request.
Stop At: Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Krakowskie PrzedmieScie, Warsaw Poland
It is an impressive monument for one of Polish leading poets. Great decorations, steps and sculptures around all monument
Stop At: Grzybowski Square, Warsaw Poland
Grzybowski Square and its surroundings not only are of a historical value but now they offer multiple dining and drinking options on the renovated Prozna street. Possible to see for request
Stop At: Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw, Nowy Przejazd, Warsaw Poland
People call it the Nike of Warsaw. Commemorates the people in Warsaw who fought against the Nazi occupation. Large and impressive
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information"
"Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Warsaw Old Town. Guests from outside the Warsaw Old Town are encouraged to arrange transportation when making a reservation."
"If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Warsaw Old Town"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"1. Masks are required, please bring your own
2. To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 4 To 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Warsaw Uprising Monument, plac Krasińskich, 00-263 Warszawa, Poland
Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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