Things to Do in Warsaw

All you need to know about Warsaw in one tour.  

This 2-hour tour, guided by Warsaw enthusiasts, is your perfect Warsaw starter pack, including must-see spots of the 2 oldest Warsaw districts, its lesser-known gems, and stories and legends that bring them to life.  

On this 2-hour long tour, we will show you the essentials. You will explore the medieval core of Warsaw: founded in the early 14th century the Old Town, and established one hundred years later - the so-called New Town (the second oldest district of Warsaw). You will learn how Warsaw, from a wooden medieval settlement, in 700 years marked by invasions and occupations, developed into a big, modern, European capital.
 

You will see and understand stories behind:

• The Royal Castle
• Sigismund’s Column
• The Cathedral of Saint John
• The Magic Bell
• The Vistula River viewpoint
• Market Square
• Medieval defensive walls
• The Barbican
• Marie Curie’s birthplace
• The monument of the Warsaw Uprising

Expect tons of history seasoned with anecdotes, legends and insider tips.

At the end of the tour you will get a printed MINI GUIDE about major Warsaw tourist attractions, most-visited museums, local food delicacies and city hacks. 

World War 2 tour explores the most important places related to dramatic war events: 

• Castle Square
• A former Nazi-German district
• Execution sites
• Pilsudski Square (former Adolf Hitler Square)
• The Jewish Ghetto. 

You can't understand present-day Warsaw without knowing what happened here 80 years ago. Warsaw was among the cities which suffered the most during World War II. 
The city and its inhabitants experienced the horror of bombings, and the terror of everyday life under the eye of the SS but also courageously fought in two uprisings: the 1943 Jewish Ghetto Uprising and the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.

We are Antek and Tomek and we would like to invite you on our very personal city tour through the Old Town.

We live on the right side of Warsaw, in the Praga district, and we are out and about on the left side every day. We would be thrilled if you would join us.

In addition to the classic sights, we also want to show you the many small, hidden gems:

- Castle Square with the Sigismund's Column
- The beautiful Royal Castle as seen from the Royal Gardens
- The viewing platform in the Old Town, where I will explain the uniqueness of the Vistula Valley in Warsaw
- The Market Square with the colorful reconstructed houses
- The city walls with the Barbican
- The birthplace of Marie Curie
- The Ghetto Wall Monument
- The Warsaw Uprising Monument

We have added "More" to the name of the tour so that you know it is more than just a simple walk through the Old Town.
Of course, we will talk about Polish cuisine and vodka. We will also give you many tips on where you can eat in peace and where to find the best traditional cakes.

We are both Warsaw natives who love this city like our own family. During our tours, we welcome every unexpected question. And once we have started a conversation, you too will come to love this city.

A city that suffered tremendous losses over the last 100 years. Come and see how it rose like a phoenix from the ashes: experience the invincible spirit of Warsaw and learn about the heroism of its people. 

Today’s Warsaw is a like a patchwork quilt. A few original, grand pre-war buildings; the fully reconstructed and colourful Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; hulking communist architecture and modern skyscrapers. It is different than any other place you’ve seen. The architectural fabric of the city reflects its unique, and often tumultuous, history. Over the centuries, Warsaw has been the setting for many extraordinary events and people: the adoption of the world’s second-oldest democratic constitution in 1791, one of the most decisive battles in history, the music and life of Chopin, and the birth of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the only person to receive the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields. The wartime deeds of Hitler and Stalin left an indelible mark on the city. 

During our tour we’ll discover both the past and the present. We’ll start at Krakowskie Przedmieście at the monument of Nicolaus Copernicus to see one of the most beautiful and lively streets of the city with its astonishing buildings, wide pedestrian areas, restaurants, shops, and greenery, and we’ll finish in the Old Town – the historical heart of Warsaw.

But Warsaw is not only about the past. The thriving cultural scene, theater, music, fascinating museums, world-class restaurants and shops make visit to this city a stimulating experience.

Come and join our tour to understand Warsaw, Poles and Poland’s role in world history.

On this 2h 30 minutes’ FREE Walkative! TOUR you will see:

• Copernicus Monument on Krakowskie Przedmieście Street

• Royal Castle

• University of Warsaw

• The presidential palace

• Sigmund Column

• Old town Market Square

• St. John Cathedral

• and much more…! 

The last stop is near the Zygmunt’s Column.

ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules

Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.

If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (10 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.                                  

Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.

This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors. 

Please respect our rules.     

Discover the most bohemian and alternative part of Warsaw on this free tour through the Praga district. The perfect opportunity to get to know Polish culture!

Discover the turbulent history of the Warsaw Jews since the Middle Ages. Explore the remnants of the famous pre-war Jewish District which in 1940 was turned by the Nazis into the Ghetto and then completely destroyed in 1943.

We’ll show you the fascinating yet dramatic story of the Jews in Warsaw and tell you how the present Jewish community is making its way back to Warsaw after all the turbulent times. 

You will visit the following places related to the Warsaw Jews:

• the former medieval Jewish quarter
• Krasiński Park
• relic of Nalewki Street
• memorial of the Ghetto Wall
• Monument to the Heroes of the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto
• Mordechaj Anielewicz Bunker
• Umschlagplatz Memorial

Cold War Warsaw: Spies, Communism & Hidden Resistance Tour

 Step into a world of secrets, shadows, and silent resistance. This immersive journey through Warsaw takes you deep into the heart of Cold War Europe—where spies whispered, ideologies clashed, and freedom fought to rise. 

Start at the monumental Hotel MDM, built to impress and control, a showcase of socialist realism. Discover the House of Writers, where writers secretly nurtured rebellion under the radar and smuggled books into Poland from the west. 

Then fast-forward to 1992: the first McDonald’s in Poland drew over 13,000 customers on opening day—a dramatic symbol of the Iron Curtain’s collapse and discuss Ryszard Kukliński the most important spy in Polish history. 

Marvel at the Palace of Culture and Science, a Stalinist “gift” towering over Warsaw—loved, hated, unforgettable and potentially used by the Polish secret service. Head to  the Communist Party HQ, where power once plotted, now eerily silent. 

Finish at St. Alexander’s Church and  hear how John Paul II, a Polish Pope with a powerful voice, sparked a peaceful revolution, and Ronald Regan, the President of the United states, made a deal to work together. This tour blends espionage, architecture, resistance, and transformation—perfect for lovers of history, politics, and hidden stories. 

Why visit Poland, and especially Warsaw?
For its rich history, amazing people, stunning architecture, breathtaking nature and most importantly, its incredible cuisine! 

During my tour, I’ll guide you deep into the world of Polish food. You’ll discover what a typical Pole eats, how we dine out, and I’ll take you to the most authentic spots to try specialties like zapiekanka, pierogi, barszcz, and maybe even a shot of vodka! I’ll share stories about our cuisine, traditions, and way of life.

During my tour I also mention lots about history of Poland and Warsaw, so if you want to learn about our history with a full belly- this is the right choice for you!

You decide what you want to taste and how much you want to eat. Don’t worry, all our stops are wallet-friendly, and we’ll avoid overpriced tourist traps. 

Beyond food, you’ll get a real feel for what it means to be Polish in Warsaw — through the eyes of a young Polish-American who loves this city and wouldn’t trade it for anywhere else!  

What we’ll visit: 

• Palace of Culture and Science &  Best Polish street food
• Hala Mirowska + Traditional countryside market (only Saturday morning, but on other days- we will do something else exciting and yummy! 
• Polish biggest coffee brewer and the best specialty coffee in Warsaw 
• Milk Bar (Bar Mleczny) – classic homemade Polish dishes
• Polish 7/11: Meet Żabka
• The best Polish sweet — Pączek
• Polish chocolate factory and distributor
• Cozy Polish bar to finish — maybe with a shot of something stronger!

If you want to experience the real Warsaw, eat like a local, and uncover the flavors and stories of Poland, this is the tour for you!

If you wish to participate in the tour, however there is no spots left, or you can't find the proper timing to suit your schedule contact me on WhatsApp +48 724518636. 
 

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