Warsaw WWII History Private Tour: Discover the traces of war in a retro minibus
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71 Ratings
Warsaw
Discover the traces of WWII in Warsaw on a 3-hour private tour. Ride a retro minibus and learn about the battles, heroes, and everyday life during the Nazi occupation. Uncover war memorials, the Jewish Ghetto wall, and hidden hills of rubble.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Warsaw - Tour’s schedule is organised in chronological order. The first part is looking for witnesses of the war in downtown Warsaw. The wounds are still visible - you just need to know where to look for them. Next, the guide introduces you to the international situation in the late 1930s and the WWII outbreak in 1939. It was the time of shock caused by nazi and communist (the Soviet Union captured eastern Poland) terror and the birth of Polish resistance.
What's Included
  • Guidance from a professional English-speaking local guide
  • Unique transport via a retro communist minibus
  • Convenient hotel/apartment pickup and drop-off within city center vicinity
What's Not Included
  • Tip or gratuity
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour private journey in Warsaw, uncovering the legacies of WWII. Experience the bygone era through a ride in an old-fashioned minibus, delving into the international context preceding the war, the invasion of Poland, the inception of local resistance, the Ghetto Uprising of 1943, the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 and the entry of the Soviet forces.

This tour caters primarily to those intrigued by World War II history. It provides insight into the battles, illustrious heroes, and daily life in Warsaw under Nazi rule. The tour also explores the radically shifting political climate during WWII and the aftermath that profoundly affected Poland and Europe. Witness edifices bearing war-time reminiscences through bullet holes and ricochets, fragments of the Jewish Ghetto wall, and concealed mounds of debris. Journey back in time through captivating tales, augmented with historical photographs, and our characteristic Zuk vintage minibus.

  • Car is used mainly for transfers between locations where guests walk with their guide.
  • This tour can be booked instantly online for adults and children over 150 centimetres (4,9 ft). However, if you want to book a tour for a shorter child, please contact the tour operator to check the availability of seat boosters, which are obligatory in Poland.
  • Classic vintage minibuses are not equipped with air conditioning, and some are not equipped with seat belts (which is legal with classic vintage cars). However, they have a heating system for the winter.
  • The capacity of one minibus is 8 passengers. 5 minibuses are available.
Location
Warsaw
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael_l
Mar 4, 2024
Must for all history seekers - It all starts in a Zuk! Marcin was a great guide that takes you through Warsaw and polish history on his green Zuk van - we got an inspiring and engaged tour in the day that left us filled with awe and respect of the polish history - would absolutely do it again
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Yannb92
Feb 25, 2024
Absolute must-do in Warsaw - An absolutely fascinating tour of the history of Warsaw and its inhabitants, Jewish and non-Jewish, during the Second World War. Marcin is a very interesting and friendly guide, he knows how to perfectly explain the historical context and above all show many very moving remains which would otherwise be impossible to locate. Recommended with your eyes closed.
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O2680esannas
Jan 25, 2024
Thank you Marcin! - Marcin was an incredible guide. He was very knowledgeable, professional and fun to be around. Thank you so much for making this experience so memorable!
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S818siandresf
Jan 19, 2024
Great history tour - Marcin is an excellent guide, provided lots of valuable and interesting information about Poland, its history, the war and the horrible decades of communism. The old car was great!!!
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E1959yktt
Dec 29, 2023
WWII History in Warsaw. - This tour was amazing! Art is so knowledgeable and passionate about his City! Highly recommend!! There are so many sacred places that you would miss without Art!!
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814travisn
Dec 23, 2023
Connection to roots - They helped me connect with my family's history and taught me so much about my heritage and culture.
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725vidarg
Nov 17, 2023
Cool history tour with a cool van and guide! - Its was a really Good tour. Our guide Marek was extremely knowledgable and funny. The van was as retro as we hoped with a little history attached to it. All in all we recommend this tour to all history buffs 👍
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V3078fpbillyb
Nov 16, 2023
Warsaw for WWII History Buffs Tour - Mark provided a great tour and an incredible amount of historical information. This should have been the first thing we did when arriving in Warsaw.
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P7586pgcatherinep
Oct 24, 2023
Excellent tour with great guide - Thoroughly enjoyed this tour, time flew by with guide Marc who was so informative and insightful. Saw places we wouldn’t have found on our own and got a better understanding of how war and communism impacted the city, often literally. Very moving, I can see the city with different eyes now.
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Stephen_c
Oct 21, 2023
Very interesting eve - We had a wonderful evening a.nd very interactive talk from our guide. Definitely one of our highlights and would recommend
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