World War II Warsaw Old Town, Military Cemetery Walking Tour

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About this activity

Discover a city that rose from its ashes on a World War II tour of Warsaw. Learn the story behind the many war and ghetto monuments in the historic Old Town and learn about the German occupation of Poland. Optional: visit the Powązki Military Cemetery.

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.

2-hour: WWII Tour in Warsaw Old Town

Follow the events of World War II in Warsaw, see the destroyed Old Town, war memorials and monuments to Warsaw Ghetto and the Uprising of August 1944.

4-hour: WWII Tour in Warsaw Old Town & Military Cemetery

Book this extended tour to learn about World War II in Warsaw, see the Old Town and war memorials, and visit the Military Cemetery in Podiazki. Public transport tickets are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Things to do in Warsaw

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
Included: Expert’s commentary on the events and people of World War II
Included: Pickup from your accommodation / hotel in Warsaw Old Town
Included: Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (4-hour tour only)
Included: Private Walking Tour of WWII memorial sites in Warsaw Old Town and Military Cemetery

Not included

Not included: Pickup from your accommodation / hotel located outside Warsaw Old Town
Not included: Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (in 2-hour tour)

Itinerary

Warsaw Uprising Monument

15 min

This is one of the most moving monuments in Warsaw. The sculpture shows very powerful uprising of men during the World War II
Pomnik Bohaterow Getta

10 min

This is powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Its located in the area of the old Warsaw Jewish Ghetto
Warsaw Uprising Museum

Passing by

The Museum is a tribute of Warsaw’s residents to those who fought and died for independent Poland and its free capital. The exhibition depicts fighting and everyday life during the Rising, keeping occupation terror in the background.
Umschlagplatz

German soldiers led Jews captured during the suppression of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising to this assembly point for deportation.
Warsaw Ghetto

15 min

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.
Statue of the Little Insurgent

10 min

A bronze statue commemorates the children who lost their lives in the Warsaw Rising. It's small sculptures but speaks for itself by moving history.
Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East

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
Grzybowski Square

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
Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw

People call it the Nike of Warsaw. Commemorates the people in Warsaw who fought against the Nazi occupation. Large and impressive
Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach

45 min

Take a walk around this impressive, well-tended military cemetery which also serves as the final resting spot for some very famous Poles. The endless stone and wooden crosses over graves of soldiers who fell in WWI and WWII is a potent reminder of how heavy a toll war has taken on this people.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

15 min

The monument of unknown soldier is very moving. They have done a commendable job of paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The surroundings of the massive square and the park behind truly adds to the majesty of this monument
Pomnik Partyzanta

Passing by

Another monument realted to World War II in Warsaw.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw

End point

Meet your guide next to Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Powazki Military Cemetery is not included in a 2-hour tour.
The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation to get to the Military Cemetary. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.
Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you next to the Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Powazki Military Cemetery is not included in a 2-hour tour.
The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation to get to the Military Cemetary. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.
Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you next to the Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw

Options

2h:WWII Tour in Warsaw OldTown

Duration: 2 hours: Follow the events of World War II in Warsaw, see the destroyed Old Town, war memorials and monuments to Warsaw Ghetto

,: and the Uprising of August 1944.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLWA025
4H:2h itinerary+Military Cmtry

Duration: 4 hours: Book this extended tour to learn about World War II in Warsaw, see the Old Town and war memorials

,: and visit the Military Cemetery in Podiazki. Public transport tickets are included.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLWA025