Historic Heart of Warsaw Walking Tour: Discover The Phoenix City's Remarkable European Story

Uncover the remarkable European story of Warsaw on the Historic Heart of Warsaw walking tour. Discover hidden gems, fascinating legends, and the city’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum - A beautiful Royal Castle, witness to the history of Warsaw
  • King Sigismund’s Column (Kolumna Zygmunta) - Monumental column with a statue of one of the kings of Poland
  • Kanonia - A hidden gem of Warsaw, a charming square at the rear of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
  • The Wishing Bell - An old bell from the XVII century that until today attracts tourists from the whole world
  • Gnojna Gora - A lesser-known lookout point in the Old Town of Warsaw, offering a stunning view of the Vistula River and the other side of the river
  • Rynek Starego Miasta - The heart of the Old Town of Warsaw with charming, colorful tenement houses and the monument of the symbol of Warsaw - a mermaid
  • Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist - The most important church in Warsaw
  • Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski) - Medieval defensive walls that once encircled Warsaw
  • Marie Curie Museum (Muzeum Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie) - The birthplace of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, double Nobel prize winner
  • Warsaw Ghetto - The Warsaw Ghetto boundary markers - memorial plaques that mark the maximum perimeter of the former ghetto established in 1940
  • Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters - A monument in Warsaw, Poland, dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944
What's Included
  • Full info pack about Warsaw prior to your tour (FAQ, useful links, and more!)
  • Visual aids
  • Recommendations about more places to visit, where to eat, drink, etc.
What's Not Included
  • Entry ticket to the Royal Castle
  • Entry ticket to Marie Curie Museum
Additional Information

Warsaw. The city risen from the ashes. The Eastern Paris. The un-crowned queen. Warsaw is the destination you didn’t realize you needed on your itinerary, but you’ll be highly delighted you made space for it.

Embark on our ‘The Historic Heart of Warsaw’ pedestrian exploration and immerse yourself in one of the most intriguing untold tales of Europe.

Delve into the fascinating histories of the hub of a former mighty nation while taking in all the must-visit locations (plus a few concealed treasures just to spice things up).

Enroll in this pedestrian exploration if you’re eager to listen to enthralling narratives, such as: a 19th-century Varsovian who achieved a feat that still remains unmatched in the scientific community, the reason behind Warsaw’s nickname – the phoenix city, how Warsaw pioneered the practice of revering celebrities with statues (quite literally), the emblem of Warsaw with its captivating associated legend, why the Old Town is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, a ritual to make even your wildest wish come to fruition merely by counting to three, and more!

Location
Sigismund's Column
plac Zamkowy
Look for the tour guide with a green and white umbrella
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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L_viai2016
Jul 28, 2024
Agnes is a great guide - Agnes was amazing...an spectacular guide, sensitive and plenty of enthusiasm. Thanks and keep doing it! She is very patient and have conducted very well the group.
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34lovetravel34
Jul 22, 2024
Must-see, pleasant, informative, must do with Agnieska - Agnieska speaks French very well and is exciting. We made the tour as soon as we arrived. We learned a lot about the history of Poland and Warsaw. In addition to your Internet Reservation, we already send you a Guide with everything you need to know on arrival. Lots of exchanges. Very good communicator. I advise 200%. Thank you very much to Agnieska.
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Odyssey29754529523
Jul 4, 2024
Informative, Interesting and a Must! - Oliwia was very knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. She kept me engaged throughout and answered any questions in detail, she also made the tour entertaining by being straightforward and honest, especially when we were at the Gnojna Gora.
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Tg24242424
Jun 27, 2024
Old Town walking tour a must if you visit Warsaw - This tour gave us a very good insight into the history of the old town of Warsaw. Our tour guide, Olivia, was very knowledgeable and encouraged us to ask questions. We saw the highlights of the old town and ended to tour outside the front of the Law Courts and the statutes depicting scenes from the Warsaw Uprising.
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Alex
Jun 24, 2024
Brilliant walking tour - Oliwia was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and struck a good balance between being informative and fun. One of the best walking tours we have done
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Vonnie0101
Jun 23, 2024
Thoroughly recommend this tour - I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Our guide Oliwia was extremely knowledgeable about the history and landmarks of the Old Town. We learnt so much about architecture, history, the Jewish community & Warsaw in general. This set us up perfectly for our visit to the Polin Museum
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Q6570mdvanessap
Jun 1, 2024
Great tour - Great educating tour - Oliwia was a great tour guide with loads of information and entertaining stories around. She was guiding us for about 2.5 hours
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Explorer08936008252
Apr 28, 2024
Such a great Tour! - Had a great time walking through the historic buildings of oldtown. Oliwia told us so many legends related to the place! It was fun and informative. Highly Recommended!!!
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Tina9bellinda
Apr 28, 2024
Full recommendation! - A really great and very informative tour! I learned a lot of interesting things and heard some great legends :) The tour was entertaining and exciting. It couldn't be better! Thank you very much.
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Allysonr213
Apr 14, 2024
Great historical walking tour - Absolutely wonderful tour. The guide was knowledgeable, told great stories and personal insights. Highly recommend, gave a great overview of the old city of Warsaw both before and after the war.
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