Warsaw Old Town & Royal Way: History & Hidden Gems with a Local

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Warsaw, Poland

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Explore Warsaw’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and the Royal Route
See Castle Square, the Saxon Gardens, St. Anne’s Church, and more
Guide clues you in on the history, including how the Old Town was rebuilt
Private tour for a personalized experience with your guide

What's Included

English speaking guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sigismund's Column
plac Zamkowy, 00-001 Warszawa, Poland
We will meet on Castle Square, next to Sigismund’s Column, a very tall monument dedicated to King Sigismund III Vasa. He is holding a sword and a large cross, so you can’t miss it!

End point

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
plac Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 1-3, 00-078 Warszawa, Poland
We will finish our tour at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From here, it’s just a short walk back to the Old Town, the Royal Route, and the city centre. If you’d like recommendations for restaurants, museums, bars, or anything else during your stay in Warsaw, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Itinerary

King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archikatedra Sw. Jana Chrzciciela

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rynek Starego Miasta

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palac Prezydencki

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Raffles Europejski Warsaw

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saxon Gardens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Amazing tour, highest...

Richard_S, Jun 2026

Amazing tour, highest recommendation. Our tour guide Lukasz was knowledgeable, courteous, and very passionate about Polish history. Learned much about Polish history, architecture, and the influence of the uprising in 1944.