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Ditch the tourist traps and eat like a true Polish local on this small-group guided food tasting tour around Warsaw. Taste your way around the city, trying 8 to 10 different dishes and drinks, from sweet to savoury to beer, and get your guide’s unique insights into the city’s history, culture, and what to see and do next on your vacation.

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.

The Fryderyk Concert Hall is one of Warsaw’s most beautiful and luxurious musical venues, with the intimate feel of the 19th-century salons in which Fryderyk Chopin performed. Spend the evening listening to a world-renowned pianist performing some of Chopin’s most famous compositions amid crystal, mirrors, chandeliers, and stucco. Upgrade for a VIP ticket, which places you in the first three rows: all tickets include a drink.

The Palace of Culture and Science is not only a symbol of Warsaw, but also a monument to Poland's turbulent history. Built in the 1950s as a gift from the Soviet Union, it has witnessed some of the most important events in the country's history. By visiting the Palace of Culture and Science, you can learn about its history and its significance to the Polish people.

Rather than following a large group around the city, this self-guided experience lets you set the pace and see Warsaw your way. Benefit from having audio commentary to provide context as you walk around key city landmarks. Using an easy-to-access smartphone app, you can listen to stories about the city’s history and legends, and take breaks along the way whenever you like.

The excellent solution to explore Warsaw, if you don’t have much time. Join the walking tour with a professional local guide. Learning about the pre-war diversity and richness of Jewish Warsaw helps us understand the scale of the destruction that took place during the Holocaust. But, alongside stories of persecution and death, there are stories of the resilience and unimaginable bravery of those who fought without hope.

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.

It’s always hard to find the best places to eat in a new city—and samples are impossible to negotiate without a local guide. Discover Poland’s rich cuisine and culture on an early evening small-group tasting tour with a guide. Try many different types of food and traditional drinks at local restaurants: enough for a full dinner. Note that vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are not accommodated on this tour.

One of Poland’s national dishes is its delicious stuffed dumpling specialty of “pierogi”. They’re available widely in restaurants, but rather than just tasting them, get more out of your time in Warsaw by learning how to make them. This cooking class provides all the ingredients and utensils you need, so no need to bring anything with you, just turn up and have fun.

Get to know the turbulent history of the establishment and liquidation of the largest ghetto in Europe. See the real places where the final solution plan has been put into practice

Warsaw’s sights are spread throughout the city—from the regal Old Town to Soviet-era architecture—and can be tough to visit with limited time to spare. On this attraction-packed private tour, you’ll cover the highlights while following a customizable itinerary, with the option to add on a museum visit or other sightseeing stops. Even better, you’ll travel through the city in style in a retro-style, communist-era Fiat.

The Wolf's Lair (Wolfsschanze or Wilczy Szaniec) was Hitler’s main headquarters during World War II and its overgrown remains maintain an eerie power. A 4-hour drive from Warsaw, it’s impossible to reach by public transport and a tough drive in a hire car. Skip the stress on this private tour, with lunch and entrance fees included, and stop at the Mamerki bunkers, Castle Reszel or Swieta Lipka Sanctuary en route.

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

Discover Warsaw’s Jewish heritage from the seat of a Fiat 125p on this private tour. Led by a local guide, hop aboard your vintage vehicle to see the Jewish Cemetery, Nożyk Synagogue, and the Ghetto Wall. Feel free to request any other points of interest, including the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, as this is a customizable private tour just for you and your party.

Immerse yourself in Warsaw's communist past with this private tour of Warsaw's socialist sites with a knowledgeable local guide, cruising around in an iconic automobile of the era while learning all about what the communist ear was like in Poland. See the important communist sites such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the House of the Polish Communist Party and much more.

Learn about a poignant part of Poland’s history in this tour of Adolf Hitler’s World War II Headquarters—Wolf’s Lair. No need to worry about navigating Poland's countryside, as Warsaw hotel pickup is included. During the tour, learn about Poland’s history and why this area was chosen for Hitler’s headquarters. Also, a private tour ensures better access to your guide for questions.

Discover the music of one of Poland’s most famous composers, Frederic Chopin, during this evening experience. Head to the ZPAF Old Gallery in the Royal Castle—which is easy to reach by taxi or public transit—where he studied and performed. You are greeted with a traditional Polish glass of mead or apple juice and have time to explore the photography exhibit. Then, watch a performance of his most famous pieces by an award-winning pianist.

Explore the Communist history of Warsaw without being stuck on a crowded tour bus, with this self-drive option instead. Take control of your sightseeing and drive between sights in a retro Fiat 126p vehicle, with a guide to join you and explain more about Warsaw’s history and the important landmarks you pass—such as the House of the Polish Communist Party, the Palace of Culture and Science, and Constitution Square.

Visitors to Warsaw who are short on time will love this easy guided tour to Krakow and Auschwitz, two of Poland's must-visit places. Take an early train to Auschwitz, where you’ll take a 3.5 hour tour to learn the sobering history of the place. Continue to Krakow, where you can wander at leisure in the pretty city. Return to Warsaw on a late-evening train.

Step into the heart of Jewish Warsaw and uncover stories of life, resilience, and loss in the Warsaw Ghetto. Explore powerful sites like Muranów, with options to visit the Jewish Cemetery and the thought-provoking POLIN Museum for a deeper journey. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Warsaw Ghetto Tour Explore the streets of the former Warsaw Ghetto and see the ghetto boundry markers, the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, a memorial to Jewish people who died in Treblinka, and more. 3-hour: Warsaw Ghetto & Jewish Cemetery Tour Book an extended 3-hour tour to explore the former Warsaw Ghetto and its monuments and visit the old Jewish Cemetery (via public transport). 5-hour: Warsaw Ghetto, Jewish Cemetery & POLIN Museum Tour Book a 5-hour tour to explore the former Warsaw Ghetto and its monuments and visit the POLIN Musuem of the History of Polish Jews and the old Jewish Cemetery (via public transport).

Enjoy the music of one of Poland’s most famous composers—Chopin, in this everyday concert of Chopin’s music. The concert hall is conveniently located in the beautiful Old Town of Warsaw, where you can admire magnificent gothic architecture, and listen to music at the same time. Different professional musicians perform each day, making your experience truly unique. A glass of Polish honey wine is included, and you'll also get access to a photo exhibition.

Visit both Auschwitz I and Birkenau WWII camps in a single day during this Auschwitz tour from Warsaw that includes your admission ticket into the historical site. You’ll explore the concentration camp grounds with a guide who tells you tales of the history of the camp and its people.

World War II history enthusiasts–and anyone interested in learning more–won't want to miss this war-themed private tour of Warsaw. Tour in a cool retro minibus to sites that uncover the history of the war in the Polish capital. Visit the Warsaw Uprising Monument, a remaining fragment of the Warsaw Ghetto wall, remains of tanks and airplanes, and much more, all while listening to stories of Warsaw’s past.