Overview
Milions of people visit Warsaw’s Old Town every year, but less then 1% knows, What stands behind the beautiful architecture. I will help You to discover the Charisma of this place.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
The tourguide always have a powerbank, it will help if Your phone’s battery will be about to die
The tourguide has always a medical first-aid kit
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)
10 min
Fryderic Chopin was one of the most known Polish musicians, but he died abroad. Before his death he asked his sister to bring his heart back to Warsaw. I will tell You how did she smuggle it and we will see where is Chopin's heart located.
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Krakowskie Przedmiescie
40 min
We will walk one of the most representative streets of Warsaw, Krakowskie Przedmieście Street. Here I will tell You:
-Why Warsaw became the capital of Poland?
-Where is the oldest coffe place in Warsaw (and how Polish people are conected to European history of coffee)
-Why the most representative street of Warsaw is named "Krakowskie Przedmieście" (The suburbs of Kraków)? -
Old Town
40 min
We will discover hidden treasures of Warsaw’s Old Town. I will tell You more about:
-Piwna Street (The beer street)
-The Pigeon Lady
-The mermaid of Warsaw
-WW2 in Warsaw
and many other interesting stories -
Palac Prezydencki
40 min
After WW2 70% of Warsaw was destroyed. But the Presidential Palace of Poland was spared. I will explain You why.
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Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum
40 min
Adolf Hitler asked his soliders to blow up the Royal Castle in Warsaw (Zamek Królewski). They drilled holes for dynamite in 1939, but they filled those holes with explosives in 1944, 5 years later. I will tell You why did it take so long, and why it took additional 40 years to rebuild the Royal Castle.
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Archcathedral Basilica Of St John The Baptist
40 min
This is the most important church of Warsaw. And it was built twice. In this stop I will tell You, why.
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Gnojna Gora
10 min
Currently one of the most romantic places in Warsaw, Gnojna Góra hill. People come here and they lock their love in padlocks in a beautiful scenery. But I wouldn't do it, because of history of this place. I will tell You this story.
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Kanonia
10 min
Currently this beautiful place is called "the small Amsterdam" by locals, there is even a wishing bell located at Kanonia Square. But before, for hundreads of years there was a cemetary located. And I will tell You here, what happened to it.
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Rynek Starego Miasta
10 min
The Market Square of Warsaw (Rynek Starego Miasta), is one of the most lovely spots of Warsaw, I will show You some photos of this place before and after WW2, and I will tell You more about the process of rebuilding Warsaw after WW2
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Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
10 min
Barbakan is a part of Warsaw's City Walls, but when it was build it had no military importance. I will tell You who built it, why and who used it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Warsaw).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Warsaw’s Old Town Guided Tour
Can I cancel Private Warsaw’s Old Town Guided Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
What's included?
- The tourguide always have a powerbank, it will help if Your phone’s battery will be about to die
- The tourguide has always a medical first-aid kit
What's not included?
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza), Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Old Town, Palac Prezydencki, Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum, Archcathedral Basilica Of St John The Baptist, Gnojna Gora, Kanonia.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Warsaw Tourist Guide Łukasz Benedykciński
