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Explore the rich history of Warsaw on a 2-hour walking tour that guides you from the POLIN Museum to King Sigismund’s Column. Discover the poignant legacy of the Warsaw Ghetto, admire the stunning architecture of the Old Town, and take in key monuments like the Warsaw Uprising Monument and the Barbican. This thoughtfully curated route offers insights into the city's past and its vibrant present, ensuring you capture the essence of Warsaw in a short time.
- Visit significant sites including the POLIN Museum and Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument
- Stroll through the serene Krasiński Garden and view the grand Krasiński Palace
- Marvel at the historic Old Town and its Main Market Square, home to the Warsaw Mermaid Monument
- Conclude at the Royal Castle, enjoying the ambiance of the Royal Route
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is right at the huge enterance to Polin Museum. You can see it on the photos.
We will finish the tour at the most popular place in Warsaw - King Sigmunt's Column in the Old Town. From there you have many options to continue your journey.
Itinerary
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1Warsaw Ghetto
Once you meet the guide you be explained the history of Warsaw Ghetto, Polish Jews and the holocaust. You will see the Polin Museum architectural idea, Ghetto Heroes Monument and the area of the Jewish Ghetto.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began on 19 April 1943 near Nalewki, Zamenhofa and the area around the former Ghetto walls. Jewish fighters launched armed resistance against Nazi deportations, turning the streets and bunkers of the Warsaw Ghetto into a symbol of courage, defiance and the fight for dignity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Krasinski Palace
Krasiński Palace is one of Warsaw’s finest Baroque palaces, built in the late 17th century for the powerful Krasiński family. Designed as a grand city residence, it features an elegant façade rich with classical sculpture and symbolism. Today, the palace forms part of the National Library complex and is best admired from the surrounding Krasiński Garden, that we will walk throughout.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Warsaw Uprising Monument
The Warsaw Uprising Monument is a dramatic bronze memorial honouring the 1944 uprising, showing insurgents rushing into battle and disappearing into the city’s ruins. You will hear some thrilling history in here!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5New Town Square
Warsaw New Town blends pastel townhouses, cobbled lanes and quiet charm. Smaller and calmer than Old Town, it feels like Warsaw exhaling between history and daily life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old Town
In Warsaw Old Town, you will see colourful reconstructed townhouses, narrow cobbled streets, and lively squares crowned by the Main Market Square and the Mermaid statue. The area is framed by medieval walls and the Barbican, anchored by St. John’s Arch cathedral and the Royal Castle overlooking Castle Square.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum
Outside visit. Royal Castle in Warsaw was the residence of Polish kings and the seat of parliament. Destroyed during WWII and rebuilt with precision, it stands today as a symbol of Poland’s resilience and cultural heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
Warsaw Barbican is a red brick fortress linking Old and New Town. Rebuilt after WWII, its towers and walls echo medieval Warsaw with storybook drama.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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