Top Poland Walking Tours

Save time reading up about Wroclaw’s history, and see the city’s highlights in just a few hours with this small-group walking tour. Exploring the city on foot allows you to reach places that are inaccessible on bus tours, such as the beautiful cobbled streets around the medieval market square. During the tour, learn about art, food, and history of Poland as you walk past famous landmarks, such as Wroclaw University.

Warsaw's history is long and storied, from its medieval roots to World War II and the communist decades, but it's hard to know that as a first-time visitor. Join a local guide who connects the landmarks between the Copernicus Statue and the New Town, unpacking how the city was shaped and rebuilt.

Krakow is known for its great street food scene, but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to narrow down the best places to visit. Save yourself hours of research, and learn from an expert instead for this food–themed walking tour. During the walk, stop off at popular food markets and street food stands to try a variety of specialties—such as smoked sausages, donuts, cheeses, and Polish vodka.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum marks the site of the Nazi German concentration camp where over a million Jews and other prisoners died during World War II. Your guide leads your tour of the two separate camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, enhancing your understanding. Round-trip transfers come direct from your Krakow address or a central meeting point, while a wide range of departure times lets you plan ahead.

This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle. The small fee you pay to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you. We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella. On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter. What you'll see: Krakow Barbican Medieval City Walls Wawel Royal Palace Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II) Wawel Cathedral St. Mary's Basilica Cloth Hall Market Collegium Maius Main Market Square

Get a close-up view of Krakow on this walking tour around the Old Town area. As this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, customize the itinerary, and see and do exactly what you want. Krakow’s streets and buildings are full of history, and you’ll learn all about it from your English-speaking guide. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Krakow, and travelers who want an active way of seeing the city.

Torun may be small, but it has an outsized history. Let our private guides show you around. Both tours include some time at the Living Museum of Gingerbread. Choose an option below for your private walking tour of Torun: 2-Hour Tour: Experience the unique Living Museum of Gingerbread and explore the Market Square. 3-Hour Tour: Enjoy the elements of the 2-hour tour, as well as the Teutonic Castle and the Cathedral of St. John Baptist and Evangelist.

Expand your understanding of Warsaw’s World War II history with a walking tour that goes beyond surface-level storytelling. Instead of broad overviews, gain detailed insights from a World War II history buff guide, while exploring bombed and reconstructed areas of the city and the former Jewish Ghetto. The expertly planned route also helps check off key landmarks, such as the Warsaw Uprising Monument, with fascinating stories throughout.

With this Krakow adventure you can discover hidden courtyards, favorite local haunts, and lesser-known places that most tourists miss out on. Hear insights that you wouldn’t get in a guidebook as you explore the Old Town with a guide. Along the way, as well as hidden gems, you can also pass by top landmarks such as the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica.

Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the area’s 14th-century founding by King Kazimierz the Great and its modern emergence as the artistic heart of Krakow. Hear how the neighborhood was shaped by the devastating events of World War II, and visit important Jewish landmarks, including the Old Synagogue and the New Cemetery.

Explore the rich history of Warsaw on a 2-hour walking tour that guides you from the POLIN Museum to King Sigismund’s Column. Discover the poignant legacy of the Warsaw Ghetto, admire the stunning architecture of the Old Town, and take in key monuments like the Warsaw Uprising Monument and the Barbican. This thoughtfully curated route offers insights into the city's past and its vibrant present, ensuring you capture the essence of Warsaw in a short time. - Visit significant sites including the POLIN Museum and Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument - Stroll through the serene Krasiński Garden and view the grand Krasiński Palace - Marvel at the historic Old Town and its Main Market Square, home to the Warsaw Mermaid Monument - Conclude at the Royal Castle, enjoying the ambiance of the Royal Route

Of all the things you think you know about communism, there’s one thing you can never wrap your mind around: its absurdity. On the outside it was a Cold War and the hammer and sickle, but to the average citizen it was just one ridiculous thing after another that made life difficult. Learn how the Poles managed to survive nearly 40 years of communist oppression with ingenuity, smarts, and a tractor full of humor. Join this walking tour to hear about: the most controversial building in the entire city (and for more than one reason!), the smallest icon of communism that’s so cute you’ll want one of your own, how people were able to buy things at completely empty stores, why “what can I get you?” was one of the biggest jokes at the time, how the state made sure Poles didn’t travel too far, socialist realism and why you’ll probably think it looks nice, but Poles won’t agree Don't just visit Warsaw, discover it! Tour duration: approx. 2,5h Distance: approx. 3 km

Explore Torun’s Old Town on this private highlights tour. You won’t be sharing with a large group, so you can go at your own speed and pace. You’ll visit several places like the House of Copernicus Museum, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Evangelist, and much more, and hear all about them from your personal guide.

This half-day food tour is the ideal way to learn about traditional Polish food and discover some of the tastiest places to eat in Krakow. Rather than focusing on just one neighborhood, this tour allows you to see both the Old Town and Kazimierz. Along the way, sample 13–14 different foods, with vodka and craft beer included too.

Go beyond the typical Polish vodka-drinking tour with the help of a guide to tell you about the history, traditions, and cultural impact of this drink in Warsaw. Not only that, but your guide has plenty of technical information about the drink, like how it’s distilled and how to pick up on the different tasting notes. The tour is offered in English, Spanish, and Polish to accommodate more travelers.

Make the most of your time in Toruń, and get to know its monuments and architecture with a local guide. Bookable for your own personal group, the private walking tour is led by Karolina Rucinska who continues her family’s guiding traditions by showcasing the sights of her city to visitors. Curiosities, myths, and fun facts all feature in the commentary.

This tour is a tip-based public tour. The price covers the fees and administrative costs. We are all professional, licensed guides and come from Warsaw. Our mission and passion is to show Warsaw from a local perspective. We will not only show you the most important monuments and attractions but also explain the Warsaw way of life with all its hidden gems and secrets.

There was a time when one third of Warsaw's inhabitants considered themselves Jewish. A time when Warsaw was home to the biggest Jewish population in Europe. World War II brought all of that to a devastating end. Take a journey down the almost 1000-year-old Jewish history of Poland and Warsaw, from their arrival, their expansion, their tragic and heroic struggle, and their remerging, quiet renaissance. Sign up for this walking tour if you would like to find out how and why the Jews settled in Poland, discover the few remaining sites that still remind us about the once thriving Jewish presence in the city, hear the heart-breaking, first-hand accounts of Jews who survived life in the ghetto, understand why Jews incited the Jewish Uprising in 1943 even though they knew they would fail, learn about the current situation of the Jewish community in Warsaw. Don't just visit Warsaw, discover it! Tour duration: approx. 3h Distance: approx. 4,5-5 km

History and architecture fans—this one’s for you. Discover one of Krakow’s iconic buildings with ease—thanks to this convenient admission and walking tour package. Rather than waiting in long ticket lines, gain easy admission to a permanent exhibition of Wawel Castle, with a guide to accompany you and provide commentary. You can also visit the spectacular Wawel Cathedral, with a chance to see royal treasures along the way.

Instead of doing your own research on Krakow’s ancient legends and haunted places, join a professional storyteller on an immersive walking tour that makes you imagine what life was like in medieval Krakow. Hear about the hidden history behind popular landmarks and discover stories you’d miss if exploring alone—including tales of ghosts, dragons, vampires, and alchemists.

You'll meet your guide at the main entrance of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Ostrow Tumski to start your private tour of Old Town. Wroclw is a magical city famous for its 100 bridges and medieval character. You'll cross the Odra River to see Wroclaw University and then over to the Market Square. Explore its cobblestone streets surrounded by the grand Gothic Town Hall and colorful townhouses.

Dating back to the Middle Ages, Krakow’s Old Town is one the most historic, charming, and best preserved in all of Europe. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been home to legendary figures like Copernicus and John Paul II. This sightseeing tour gives an overview of the Old Town’s past, filled with glory and tremendous tragedy, and will help you see an enduring space with new eyes.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.