Warsaw Old Town detailed tour of the Unesco World Heritage Area

4.5
(24 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

With our professional English-speaking guides, all Warsaw locals, each with years of guiding experience, discover the fascinating history of medieval Warsaw, learn about its transformation into the royal residential city and the capital of Poland, the World War 2 destruction and the awe-inspiring post-war reconstruction to which it owes today the title of the Unesco World Heritage Area.

What's Included

city map
guide service
tip for the guide :)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sigismund's Column

By the Sigismund's Column in the Castle Square (20-meter high stone column with a bronze statue on top), look for a guide holding an ORANGE UMBRELLA with a British flag on top. In case of parade/protest/concert, we will be starting from the red-brick defensive wall situated 100 m. further north.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)

    The oldest, tallest and most famous Warsaw monument: a 20 meter high and 400 year old granit column which commemorates one of the most powerful Polish Kings - Sigismund Vasa.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Palacio Real De Varsovia

    The residence of Polish Kings in the 17th and in the 18th century seen from outside. The main landmark in the Warsaw Old Town.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

    The oldest Warsaw church, existing in this place since the foundation of the city in the early 14th century. Free entrance if there is no service.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kanonia

    Pictoresque back street of the Old Town with the famous magic bell and the narrowest house in Poland.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Rynek Starego Miasta

    Main square of the Warsaw Old Town, the most important place in medieval Warsaw, today featuring the famous Mermaid Statue in the middle of the square.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)

    Fortified outpost of medieval city walls. One of two such constractions in the world.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Muzeum Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie

    19th century building in Warsaw New Town where Maria Skłodowska-Curie was born and where she spent her childhood. Today her museum.

    15 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
Supplied by Orange Umbrella Free Tour

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Cancellation Policy

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

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