Discover the Real Warsaw: Past & Present

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About this activity

Discover the real Warsaw: a city of royal palaces, a reconstructed Old Town, traces of the former Jewish district, communist architecture and a dynamic contemporary centre.

Expect a tour that goes beyond the usual highlights and brings Warsaw’s complex history and vibrant present together. You’ll discover how the city was shaped by war, destruction, reconstruction and political change, while also seeing the creative and dynamic Warsaw of today. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the city, a sense of its unique character, and a few stories and hidden places that you might otherwise miss.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Warsaw City Tours by Lukasz

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide

Itinerary

King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)

15 min

Place of our meeting, the oldest monument in Warsaw located on Castle Square. Here we will also see the Royal Castle and city walls
Archikatedra Sw. Jana Chrzciciela

5 min

The most important church in Warsaw
Stop 3

10 min

The Old Town Market Square, the oldest square in Warsaw and one of the most picturesque places in Warsaw
St. Anne's Church (KoSciol Swietej Anny)

10 min

One of the greatest churches in Warsaw, it survived World War II
Palac Prezydencki

10 min

The headquarters of President of Poland as well as the place of the first public performance of Frederick Chopin
Stop 6

5 min

Famous historical hotel in Warsaw dating back to the 19th century
Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists

5 min

One of the oldest convents in Warsaw
University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

5 min

Historical campus of the Warsaw University
Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

5 min

Resting place of Frederick Chopin`s heart
Stop 10

10 min

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of the most important memorials dedicated to the history of Poland
Saxon Gardens

5 min

The oldest public park in Poland with beautiful gardens, The Great Fountain and rococco style sculptures
Warsaw Ghetto

15 min

Listen about history of the Warsaw Ghetto, the largest Jewish ghetto created by the German Nazis in occupied Europe during World War II. You will see authentic former Jewish residential houses from the 19th century.
Palace of Culture and Science

15 min

Admire the biggest icon of Warsaw, the soviet-era Palace of Culture and Science. It`s a masterpiece of the socialist-relism architecture
Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw

15 min

Check out or even enter (everyday except Mondays) the newest city`s icon with its breathtaking staircase.
Ulica Chmielna

15 min

Check out the vibrant pedestrian Chmielna Street with plenty of cafes, local craftsmen, street art and treasures hidden in the courtyards

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet on Castle Square, next to Sigismund’s Column, a very tall monument dedicated to King Sigismund III Vasa. He is holding a sword and a large cross, so you can’t miss it!

End point

We will finish our tour on Plac Pięciu Rogów, extremely poplar, pedestrian public space full of cafes, galleries and restaurants.

If you’d like recommendations for restaurants, museums, bars, or anything else during your stay in Warsaw, please don’t hesitate to ask!