Old Town Warsaw Walking Tour: Insightful Journey through History with Local Guide

Embark on an insightful walking tour of Old Town Warsaw with a local guide. Discover the city’s rich history, from the middle ages to the 20th century, including the Second World War and the communist era. Explore iconic landmarks and learn about Warsaw’s architecture, famous people, and historic events. Join this 2.5-hour tour and immerse yourself in the fascinating past of Poland’s capital.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Krakowskie Przedmiescie - The main boulevard street of Warsaw, reminding you if the city’s royal past. Adorned with palaces, parks and monuments, including the Presidential Palace, Bristol Hotel and St. Cross Church, where the heart of Chopin is interred.
  • Old Town - Old medieval core of Warsaw with its red roofs, colourful houses and the…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

A fantastic way to discover Warsaw, especially when short on time. Embark on a guided walk with an expert local Walkative! guide. The tour takes you through all noteworthy city landmarks and delves into Warsaw and Poland’s history - spanning from the medieval times to the 20th century. It covers the World War II impact on Warsaw, the challenges and…

Location
Nicolas Copernicus Monument
Krakowskie Przedmieście
• Meeting point: we meet next to the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument. • Start time: Participants are expected to show up 5 min before the start time. If you are late, your reservation will be cancelled and we cannot guarantee your spot. • Look for a guide with a yellow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Olardh2019
Nov 8, 2025
One of the best tour I have ever did - It was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Jasek was amazing — funny, knowledgeable, and truly a one-man show. He knows everything and explains it in such an engaging way that you stay captivated for the entire two hours. I would definitely recommend him!
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Amberwz1833bm
Nov 8, 2025
Best Tour in Warsaw - This is one of the best walking tours I’ve ever had in Europe, and I’ve done many. Olivia, the tour guide was phenomenal and engaging the entire time.
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Papacory
Oct 25, 2025
Learned a lot about Warsaw - Really enjoyed the tour of old town Warsaw. This tour was educational. I learned much more than I expected to be able to be exposed to in a simple Tour. Our guide, Joseph, is a mountain of a man. He was so easy to spot and stay up with. We love the experience.
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Michaelbc1448va
Oct 22, 2025
Great tour with a knowledgeable and funny guide - This was a great tour - easily the best I did in recent years. The starting point was very easy to reach and the meeting with the guide well organised. The tour led through the old town and the guide had many information about almost everything. The tour lasts about 2 hours, and there also was a break mid-tour so one could go to the restroom and even have a coffee. The group size may vary, we were less than 20 which was fantastic, so it was easy to get around and no one got lost. The tour is free of charge but the guide makes sure to earn a well earned tip which can be given by cash or card. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jeffrey_s
Oct 16, 2025
Ania was informative,... - Ania was informative, charming, and funny. She really knows her Polish and Warsaw history. There was not as much walking as other tours, which I personally liked.
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Thv7244xp
Oct 25, 2025
A rainy walk through Old Town Warsaw - Great experience even though it was pouring down rain. Great history lesson. It’s too bad many original buildings no longer stand but hats off to the Poles for rebuilding. Very enjoyable and informative.
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Nzdubai
Oct 19, 2025
Interesting but difficult to understand guide - Interesting tour and we saw a lot but the Polish guide spoke English so fast he was difficult to understand and we are native English speakers
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Uarehome
Oct 18, 2025
Old Town Warsaw Walking Tour - The tour itself was informative. The instructions regarding where to meet were not clear and incorrect so several guests went to the wrong place. The guide says this always happens. If it always happens, it should be corrected.
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W1569jisabineg
Nov 6, 2025
The tour was disappointing - Our guide (André?) told us at the beginning that he wants to do the guided tour night as he has not slept enough. Even though a lot of information was given, the impression remains that the entire talk was cynical and sarcastic - a great pity
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Itsallaboutla
Nov 5, 2025
Disappointing Experience with Unprofessional Guide - I took the Old Town Walking Tour on Nov 1, at 2pm and unfortunately it fell short of expectations. The guide started 10 minutes late and then directed the group to stand in front of a nearby building where he spent 20 minutes discussing unrelated topics while waiting for missing participants. Moreover, the guide's demeanor was quite negative and arrogant. At one point, he remarked that everyone in the group was tense, which only added to the discomfort. His approach lacked professionalism and enthusiasm, making my experience unpleasant. I ultimately decided to leave after 20 minutes, as the prospect of enduring 2.5 hours of such a tour was unappealing. Overall, this was a disappointing experience and I hope improvements are made to ensure more positive and engaging tour for future participants.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).