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Enrich your knowledge of Warsaw’s communist history on a small-group tour of the Polish capital. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel around Warsaw in an authentic communist-era vehicle, visiting sites associated with Poland’s socialist history; discover the impressive interior of the Palace of Culture and Science; browse intriguing exhibits in the Communism Times Museum; and stop at Constitution Square.

The former royal residence of Wilanow Palace is a magnificent example of baroque architecture and a popular attraction in Warsaw. If you want to avoid the long ticket lines and have a stress-free visit, then this prebooking admission and private tour package is a smart choice. Get skip-the-line entry, then enjoy a private guided tour inside the palace and around the Royal Gardens too.

The atmospheric Old Town of Warsaw is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to prominent landmarks including the Royal Castle. On this private tour, explore the district at your own pace, with plenty of stops to admire the architecture and take photos. See the Market Square and St John’s Cathedral; visit the Royal Castle; and walk the Royal Route that links the city’s historic palaces.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Warsaw Old Town is a must-visit for almost all travelers. Skip the research and discover it and the Royal Route on this intimate walking tour led by a local guide. Learn how the Old Town was destroyed and pieced back together after World War II; see signature sights like Castle Square alongside lesser-known gems like the Hotel Bristol and the church where Chopin’s heart is buried.

Learn the art and craft of Polish cuisine with this informative and entertaining Polish cooking class. Cook two or three classic Polish dishes and learn about the history of Polish cuisine as you're cooking. Sip on complimentary drinks and then eat what you have created and cooked.

The perfect way for first-time visitors to kickstart their trip to Warsaw—this private tour helps you get acquainted with the city’s must-see sights. Tick off the Royal Castle, the Old Town’s market square, the Polish National Opera building, and Pilsudski Square—with entertaining commentary along the way, and no worries about getting lost.

This is a superb overview tour for first-time visitors to Warsaw or those interested in learning more about its history. Instead of following around a large group, enjoy the intimate and personalized alternative of going on a private tour. Perfect for ticking off essential Warsaw sights—the tour passes the Palace of Culture and Science, the Presidential Palace, Royal Castle Square, the Old Town, and plenty more surprises.

Get beyond Warsaw’s tourist trail on a history and culture tour that offers a unique insider’s perspective on the city. Board a Communist-era Zuk van and explore the architectural heritage of Socialist Realism. Step in pre-war courtyards tucked off elegant streets, learn the stories of the families who lived in Warsaw’s Jewish ghetto, and see where Germans and Poles clashed in fierce street battles.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) when you prebook this private transfer service—online, in advance, in the currency of your choice. Your driver will track your flight then greet you at arrivals holding a sign with your name and escort you to your Warsaw address safely and hassle-free.

Warsaw's royal castle was destroyed by German troops in WWII, but has been rebuilt to display its original 17th-century structure. Your licensed guide will take you throughout the castle to explore the past lives of the Polish monarchy. In Old Town, you'll get a sense of the area's history when you visit the remains of a 16th century fortress, St. Anne's Church, and Chopin's Bench, and other points of interest.

Save yourself the hassle and discomfort of taking public transport or self-driving between two of Poland’s most popular destinations, Warsaw and Krakow. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Warsaw and driven in a private vehicle across the country to Krakow. The total journey takes about four hours but you can choose to stop en route and see the sights in Radom, Kielce, or Czestochowa.

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.

This bike tour helps you save time and see multiple Warsaw highlights in one day. You won’t waste time waiting for public transport, or studying maps, as a guide will lead the way and show you local shortcuts. Traveling by bike means you’ll be able to access places that can’t be reached by train or bus. See multiple highlights such as The Palace of Culture and Science, the Old Town, University Library, and more.

The magnificent Wilanow Royal Palace dates back to the 1600s, and is a great choice for history buffs and architecture fans. Avoid the stress of busy public transport, and enjoy round-trip transport with a small group that’s limited to eight passengers. There’s plenty to see at the palace including its spectacular gardens, sculptures, artwork, and monuments. As you explore the palace, enjoy audio commentary and learn about King Jan III Sobieski, and the other former residents.

The colossal size of Warsaw can make it challenging as an outsider to know the best local spots to visit. Save yourself hours of research time, and let someone else do the hard work for you on this convenient private tour of the alternative district of Praga. With a local host, learn where to find off-the-beaten-path places that locals love, and hear fun facts about this neighborhood that you wouldn’t discover if exploring alone.

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.

Rather than reading a guidebook, one of the best ways to explore a city is by setting off with a local guide and getting their insider recommendations. That’s exactly what this Warsaw tour does. Enjoy the company of a private guide and see the city from a new perspective. As well as popular highlights—such as Lazienki Park—the trip also helps you uncover hidden gems and places that locals love.

Avoid crowded large group tours, and opt for a more intimate alternative—a private tour with just your group. Save time and see two locations in a day—The Warsaw Uprising Museum, and The POLIN Museum. Highlights include seeing an interactive multimedia exhibition showing the challenging daily lives of the Warsaw uprising participants, and learning about the history of Poland’s Jewish community at POLIN Museum.

Lazienki Park (Łazienki Królewskie w Warszáwie) and Wilanow Palace, once home of Poland's best-known king, Jan Sobieski III, are two of the country's most significant royal sites. Discover them in just a morning or afternoon on this convenient small-group tour. You'll share transport to attractions but explore independently on arrival with an audio guide in your choice of seven languages, plus pickup and drop-off direct to your Warsaw hotel.

Visit Warsaw at your own pace with a 3-hour, private tour in a Communist-era fire van. Create the perfect itinerary with an experienced guide, and visit the sites that interest you most. Go deep into Poland’s pre-war past to stroll historic streets and elegant courtyards, or learn about Warsaw’s World War II fighting, atrocities and resistance. Visit hip, artistic neighborhoods and the city’s architectural landmarks, while enjoying the freedom to stop for photos, snacks and detours whenever you like.

Take a walk back in time along Krakowskie Przedmieście street, the most important historical artery of Warsaw city with this self-guided GPS audio tour. During the tour, you will learn the more and less known compelling stories about the local landmarks and events which took place here for over 500 years. Hanna, your tour guide, has lived in Warsaw since she was born. She graduated from Warsaw University, where she studied Sociology and Economics, but her real passion is urban history and loves to share her knowledge of the past with others. Join her on this

Discover the poignant history of Treblinka, home to a former Nazi concentration camp and penal labor facility, on a 7-hour tour from Warsaw. Far less crowded than the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Treblinka features a museum, commemorative monuments, and peaceful natural landscapes. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate atmosphere. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

As the city that once housed the second largest Jewish community in the world, Warsaw has a strong—and heartbreaking—Jewish heritage. Showcasing the vibrancy of Jewish culture life as well as its human tragedy, the tour includes visits to the Warsaw Ghetto, the Jewish cemetery, and the Nozyk Synagogue. We'll conclude at the POLIN Museum, to tour on your own, or you can be dropped off at your hotel.

On this full-day trip from Warsaw, you’ll discover the Paulite Monastery of Jasna Góra —a sacred structure home to the painting of Black Madonna. Alongside your guide, you’ll travel to Poland’s most popular pilgrimage site and tour the treasure-filled monastery. Marvel at the painting of the Black Madonna in the Chapel of Our Lady; see the blood-stained cassock of John Paul II; and admire paintings by Jerzy Duda Gracz in the Golghota Gallery. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to eight people.