Overview
Discover the history of Warsaw on this historical guided tour. Visit some of the most famous landmarks in the city, including the Royal Castle, the Holy Cross Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You will get also some tips about the local food, drinks, and souvenirs.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will get essential information about Warsaw Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican, Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square.
6-Hours Private Guided Tour
After 6-hours version you will become an expert of Old Town, Main Market Square, Barbican, Castle Square, University of Warsaw, Pilsudski Square and Royal Castle. There will be time for lunch (optional).
Itinerary
1. Palace of Culture and Science
Considered as Poland's the highest building. It's monumental and very impressive skyscraper. It's pure symbol of Warsaw with very interesting architecture style.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Hala Koszyki
Special place with best restaurateurs and chefs where they can feed you with the delicacies from every part of the world under one roof at Hala Koszyki.
3. Nowy Swiat
This is a well maintained long street that runs through the heart of Warsaw connecting most of its main attractions and ending in Castle Square. It is a pleasant walk with many places to stop for coffee along the way.
4. Zlote Tarasy
Huge shopping complex. The architecture is nice with the terrace sloping down. As for shopping, it has everything a shopping mall needs.
5. Fragment Of Ghetto Wall
Holocaust relic, between bulidings in the neighborhood, hidden place in Warsaw
6. Warsaw Ghetto
Established in October-November 1940, this small district, comprising only 2.4 percent of Warsaw's land area, is where more than 450,000 Jews were forced by the Germans to live in crowded conditions. Possible to see for request
Duration: 10 mins
7. National Philharmonic
The pride of Poland for musicians and fans of classic music. They show very selected performances and it has big history about it.
8. Old Town
After being leveled when the Nazis left, this whole neighborhood of cobblestone Gothic streets and alleyways, baroque palaces, numerous churches and tiered burghers' houses were masterfully reconstructed to reflect the atmosphere of bygone days.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Rynek Starego Miasta
Surrounded by beautiful seventeenth- and eighteenth-century merchants' houses, this lively square is filled with street vendors, cafes, shops, galleries and some of Warsaw's top restaurants.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)
Located in Old Town, this picturesque open plaza was built in 1821 and features the King Zygmunt III column in its center.
Duration: 10 mins
11. Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum
Serving as the central building of the Polish Commonwealth for many centuries, this castle was rebuilt after it was dynamited by German troops after the Warsaw uprising, and has been rebuilt to recreate the original castle's 17th-century architecture and interiors.
12. Observation Terrace On The Bell Tower Of St. Anne's Church
The tower is well worth a visit, for a relatively cheap price you get to climb the tower for a delightful view of the old town up close and city centre in the distance. Possible to see for request.
13. Krakowskie Przedmiescie
This 2.5 mile "Road of Kings" remains all visitors of power of the past years in this territory. It's surrounded by old and fascinating building.
14. Warsaw Uprising Monument
This is one of the most moving monuments in Warsaw. Great architecture shows effort, strenght and sacrifice of Polish soldiers.
Duration: 10 mins
15. Pomnik Bohaterow Getta
Just outside the Polish Museum of Jewish history sits this powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Possible to see for request.
16. Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
Sixteenth-century fortress, forming part of the medieval fortifications around the city of Warsaw, used to guard the northern entrance to the city, the Novomeijska Gate.
Duration: 10 mins
17. Statue of the Little Insurgent
A bronze statue commemorates the children who lost their lives in the Warsaw Rising. Small but very moving scuplture.
18. St. Anne's Church (KoSciol Swietej Anny)
This church has gorgeous structure and altars inside. It's richly decorated but with very peacufull vibes inside. Possible to enter for request.
Duration: 15 mins
19. Archikatedra Sw. Jana Chrzciciela
Considered on of the most distinguished churches in Warsaw, this structure was originally built in the thirteenth century and was the site of royal coronations and other national celebrations.
Possible to enter for request.
20. Warsaw Mermaid
Mermaid sits in middle of nice square and wait for admiration from visitors. This interesting sculpture has some hidden legend about itself.
21. King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)
King Sigismund's Column, which dates back to the 1600s, in addition to being a work of art, is one of Warsaw's famous landmarks in Old Town.
Duration: 10 mins
22. Museum of Warsaw
Extraordinary Stories Of Ordinary Things. The Museum of Warsaw collects the things of Warsaw, researches them and makes them available to the public. (Only to see the building from outside)
23. Krasinski Palace
The outside looks quite impressive though and the reconstruction has been carried out well. Worth a look!
24. Field Cathedral of the Polish Army
Simplistic beauty of this rebuilt cathedral adds to the beauty and mystique of Old Town. Not overly loaded with ornate objects just stunning and nice. (only outside part of the building)
Duration: 10 mins
25. Teatr Narodowy
Another amazing building in Warsaw! This building during the day or at night when it is lit up is charming by the size and impressive exterior.
Duration: 10 mins
26. Church of Jesuits
Imposing building in the old town. Attractive red colour outside. Very ornate inside and higher than you expect
27. The Wishing Bell
This is a very interesting sight, a 17th century bronze bell set in the middle if s pretty courtyard in the heart of the old town.
Duration: 10 mins
28. Vistula
Warsaw waterfront is developing all the time, new boulevards being added, waterside pubs being opened. Merry and laid back atmosphere.
29. Copernicus Science Centre
is one of the largest science centres in Europe. Its exhibition is divided into six interdisciplinary parts with over 400 exhibits. Possible to see only from outside - building is fantastic as well.
30. University of Warsaw Library
The rooftop garden at the university library is a bit of a hidden gem, it's peaceful and quiet and has fabulous architecture. Possible to see for request.
Duration: 15 mins
31. Multimedia Fountain Park
With a short walk to the north of the old town, the Multimedia Fountain Park as it is known is a visual delight combining music, light and, as the name suggests, fountains. Possible to see for request.
Duration: 15 mins
32. Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)
Beautiful Church that houses the heart of Chopin! It is so rich in its decoration and the Holy Cross at the entrance is original, survived the bombings. Possible to see for request
Duration: 15 mins
33. Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera
The Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera is Poland's leading opera, ballet and concert venue. Outside the building you will see magnificent walls, roofs and fillars.
Duration: 15 mins
34. Muzeum Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie
This museum chronicles the life and work of Madame Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, winner of two Nobel Prizes and pioneer in the study of radioactivity. Possible to see only exterior.
35. University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)
The largest university in Poland with beautiful decorated buildings with gardens and gorgeous balconies.
36. Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East
This magnificent monument commemorates the fate of 1.5-2 millions Poles (including children, infants and old people) who were sent by the Soviet Union to labour camps
37. Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
One of Warsaw's top landmarks, located in a beautiful square. It shows great Polish mathematician and astronomer who is known all over the world
Duration: 10 mins
38. Palac Prezydencki
This beautiful neo-classic building is where the Polish president resides and is guarded heavily at all times. The exterior and its surroundings are really worth a look.
39. Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists
It was originally a wooden chapel that was rebuilt after it burnt down and the decor inside is very plain and austere
40. Chopin's Bench
The idea of multimedia bench to present the music of Chopin. Great innovative way to admire Chopin's achievements.
Duration: 15 mins
41. Zacheta Gallery (Galeria Zacheta)
National Gallery of Art is an institution whose mission is to popularise contemporary art as an important element of socio-cultural life. The white building is just pure beauty!
Duration: 10 mins
42. New Town Square
Founded by John III Sobieski to celebrate his Viennese victory over the Turks in 1683, this quiet open plaza features magnificent Renaissance architecture and the baroque church of the sisters of the Holy Sacrament.
43. Carmelite Church - Our Lady of the Assumption
It is a baroque church next to the presidential palace. Its characteristic details are double pillars and grand stone lampions. They say Napoleon said he'd like to move it on his own hands to Paris. Really worth to visit
Duration: 15 mins
44. Plac Marszalka Jozefa Pilsudskiego
Very big parade square with memorial of Unknown Solider
45. St. Mary's Church (Kosciol Najswietszej Marii Panny)
Nowadays, it's one of oldest buildings and one of the few remaining examples of Gothic architecture in the city. Behind the Church, there is a small park with steps that lead down to the banks of Vistula River. Possible to see for request.
46. Adam Mickiewicz Monument
It is an impressive monument for one of Polish leading poets. Great decorations, steps and sculptures around all monument
47. Grzybowski Square
Grzybowski Square and its surroundings not only are of a historical value but now they offer multiple dining and drinking options on the renovated Prozna street. Possible to see for request
48. Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw
People call it the Nike of Warsaw. Commemorates the people in Warsaw who fought against the Nazi occupation. Large and impressive
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
The number of attractions depends on your selected option.
Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry.
For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-10 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Warsaw Old Town. Guests from outside the Warsaw Old Town are encouraged to arrange transportation when making a reservation.
If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Warsaw Old Town.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!