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- German
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- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Uncover the rich history of Warsaw’s Old Town with this self-guided walking tour designed for flexibility and exploration at your own pace. Experience iconic landmarks such as Castle Square and the vibrant Old Town, while listening to captivating audio commentary about uprisings, wartime resilience, and local legends. This tour allows you to visit key sites like St. John’s Archcathedral, significant memorials and the Barbican while also discovering hidden gems like the Kanonia Courtyard and Gnojna Góra Lookout. Perfect for first time visitors who want to understand the history but also hear light anecdotes and quirky legends, this tour helps you understand the "Pheonix" city that rose from the ashes.
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Meeting and pickup
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The tour ends in front of the Warsaw Ghetto boundary markers in the New Town
Itinerary
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1Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)
Start your journey in Warsaw’s royal heart, where a king on a column watches over centuries of history. Look at the Royal Castle from outside and hear it's story
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Archikatedra Sw. Jana Chrzciciela
Hear about Warsaw’s spiritual center, scarred by war and rebuilt as a symbol of national resilience. Learn about the romantic legend of a bear at a neighbouring church and discover a hidden courtyard with a wishing bell behind the cathedral.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Rynek Starego Miasta
Discover the vibrant market of Old Town, where a sword-wielding mermaid stands guard over Warsaw’s oldest legends.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Old Town
Discover other highlights of the old town like the little insurgent statue, a panoramic terrace and The legend of the Warsaw Basilisk on Krzywe Koło Street
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
Step through the Warsaw Barbican into the new town where you will be introduced to the concept of a milk bar
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6New Town Square
Visit a quieter square with a tragic past, where a Baroque church became a WWII grave and also hear about a famous new town resident: Marie Curie!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Warsaw Ghetto
End at the Warsaw Ghetto boundary markers with a poignant story about resistance in a dark chapter of warsaw's history
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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