Warsaw Old Town and City Highlights Walking Tour Plus Souvenir

2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Warsaw’s Old Town with a licensed local guide and learn how the city changed from medieval times through WWII and the post‑war reconstruction. See Castle Square, the Royal Castle, the Market Square and the Barbican while hearing stories of pre‑war life, wartime destruction and UNESCO‑listed rebuilding. Optional drone moments at 3 short stops and a small video souvenir included; flights depend on weather.

What's Included

Small, intimate group
Services of a local guide
Optional drone photos taken by a licensed operator
Transportation to the meeting point
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
plac Krasińskich

Meeting point: By the Chopin bench at Plac Krasińskich 1 in Warsaw. Located 700 m from Sigismund’s Column (Old Town) and 650 m from Metro Ratusz Arsenał. Your guide will be holding a blue tablet.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Warsaw Uprising Monument

    A powerful memorial dedicated to the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. Learn about one of the most important chapters in Warsaw’s WWII history

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)

    — Explore the medieval fortifications and the iconic Barbican. Optional drone footage and a brief live aerial view are available here, showing a panoramic perspective of the Old Town area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Old Town

    Walk through the UNESCO‑listed Old Town with colorful townhouses, historic squares, and engaging stories from your local guide.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Krakowskie Przedmiescie

    Stroll along Warsaw’s most elegant boulevard lined with palaces, churches, monuments, and cultural landmarks.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Warsaw Uprising Square

    Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and learn about Poland’s modern history and national ceremonies.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Grzybowski Square

    Discover this historic square connected to the former Jewish district. Optional drone footage is available here, along with a brief live aerial view showing the contrast between modern Warsaw and its historical surroundings.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palace of Culture and Science

    Finish the tour at Warsaw’s most recognizable landmark with skyline views and insights into the city’s post‑war transformation.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)

    King Sigismund's Column

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Plac Marszalka Jozefa Pilsudskiego

    Piłsudski Square is one of Warsaw’s main memorial sites. It is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, dedicated to fallen soldiers whose identities remain unknown. The monument is the only surviving part of the former Saxon Palace, destroyed during WWII. Today, the square hosts national and military ceremonies and borders the historic Saxon Garden.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Warsaw Sky Tours

Tags

Hiking Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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