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Are you looking for a way to see Warsaw's Old Town without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out how this renowned part of the city, with its regal elegance, was repeatedly threatened by jealous rival powers that coveted Poland’s wealth
• Hear from the producer, James Cowan, an expert storyteller with several audio tours under his belt
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends near the statue of the Strong Man with a view of the River Vistula.
Itinerary
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Warsaw Old Town (Pass by)
Warsaw’s magnificent Old Town has a turbulent and colourful history. Its beautiful buildings and atmospheric lanes were nearly lost forever when the city was reduced to rubble during World War II. On this walking tour I’ll bring the past back to life, much like the area’s inhabitants did as, piece by piece and stone by stone, they combed through the rubble to salvage what they could so Poland could miraculously replicate the Old Town using old photographs, original building plans, and even paintings of Warsaw street scenes by the famous Italian artist, Canaletto.
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(Pass by)
Our tour begins in the often-lively Castle Square, in front of its imposing Royal Castle. From there, I’ll show you some of the Old Town fortifications.
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(Pass by)
I’ll show you statues of Jan Kiliński, a shoemaker who opposed the Russian invasion in the second half of the 1700s.
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Mały Powstaniec (Pass by)
You'll see Mały Powstaniec (the Little Insurgent), which honours child soldiers who resisted Nazi occupation
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Rynek Starego Miasta (Pass by)
The tour passes by Rynek Starego Miasta. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Church of Jesuits (Pass by)
The tour passes by the church of jesuits. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Pass by)
The tour passes by St John's Archcathedral. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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(Pass by)
Stroll past St Martin’s Church, where a hunger strike against Communist oppression inspired Lech Wałęsa to form the Polish Solidarity Trade Union movement.
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Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) (Pass by)
The tour passes through Castle Square. Along the way, you'll hear about the history that has taken place there.
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(Pass by)
The tour ends in Dzwon na Kanonii. On this 75-minute stroll, I’ll share the dramatic tale of how the Old Town has repeatedly flourished and fallen as it encountered dukes, kings, warriors, Nazis and Communists in its long history. It has always fought back and today stands more beautiful than ever, a time capsule filled with history, legends and inspiring artefacts.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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