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Overview

Discover a city that rose from its ashes on a World War II tour of Warsaw. Learn the story behind the many war and ghetto monuments in the historic Old Town and learn about the German occupation of Poland. Optional: visit the Powązki Military Cemetery. 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. 2-hour: WWII Tour in Warsaw Old Town Follow the events of World War II in Warsaw, see the destroyed Old Town, war memorials and monuments to Warsaw Ghetto and the Uprising of August 1944. 4-hour: WWII Tour in Warsaw Old Town & Military Cemetery Book this extended tour to learn about World War II in Warsaw, see the Old Town and war memorials, and visit the Military Cemetery in Podiazki. Public transport tickets are included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rynek Starego Miasta, Województwo mazowieckie, 00-272, Poland

Meet your guide next to Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Warsaw Uprising Monument
This is one of the most moving monuments in Warsaw. The sculpture shows very powerful uprising of men during the World War II
Duration: 15 mins
2. Pomnik Bohaterow Getta
This is powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Its located in the area of the old Warsaw Jewish Ghetto
Duration: 10 mins
3. Warsaw Uprising Museum
The Museum is a tribute of Warsaw’s residents to those who fought and died for independent Poland and its free capital. The exhibition depicts fighting and everyday life during the Rising, keeping occupation terror in the background.
4. Umschlagplatz
German soldiers led Jews captured during the suppression of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising to this assembly point for deportation.
5. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Statue of the Little Insurgent
A bronze statue commemorates the children who lost their lives in the Warsaw Rising. It's small sculptures but speaks for itself by moving history.
Duration: 10 mins
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach
Take a walk around this impressive, well-tended military cemetery which also serves as the final resting spot for some very famous Poles. The endless stone and wooden crosses over graves of soldiers who fell in WWI and WWII is a potent reminder of how heavy a toll war has taken on this people.
Duration: 45 mins
11. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The monument of unknown soldier is very moving. They have done a commendable job of paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The surroundings of the massive square and the park behind truly adds to the majesty of this monument
Duration: 15 mins
12. Pomnik Partyzanta
Another monument realted to World War II in Warsaw.

Inclusion

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language

Expert’s commentary on the events and people of World War II

Pickup from your accommodation / hotel in Warsaw Old Town

Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (4-hour tour only)

Private Walking Tour of WWII memorial sites in Warsaw Old Town and Military Cemetery

Exclusion

Pickup from your accommodation / hotel located outside Warsaw Old Town

Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (in 2-hour tour)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.

Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Powazki Military Cemetery is not included in a 2-hour tour.

The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation to get to the Military Cemetary. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.

Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you next to the Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw

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