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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 are meeting on Castle Square near the Sigmund's Collumn, a very tall monument of King Sigmund Vasa. He carries a sword and big cross. You can't miss it!

    End point

    • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
      plac Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 1-3, 00-078 Warszawa, Poland

      We are ending at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From here it's very close to get back to the Old Town, Royal Route and the city centre. Don't hesitate to ask me about my recommendations for your stay!

    Operating hours
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Archikatedra Sw. Jana Chrzciciela

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Rynek Starego Miasta

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny)

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Palac Prezydencki

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Raffles Europejski Warsaw

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Saxon Gardens

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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

    5.0
    based on 34 reviews
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    Amazing tour, great guide.

    Julie_J, Mar 2026
    Very informative tour. Very delightful. Highly recommend taking this tour. Lukas was a great guide. Take this tour.

    Lukasz was great.

    CHRISTOPHER_Z, Jul 2021
    Lukasz was great. He knew all about Old Town Warsaw. I would recommend him to anyone visiting Warsaw, Poland.

    Response from Host, Jun 2022

    Thank you for your comment Chris!

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