Warsaw: Old and New Town Private Walking Tour
Mariensztat, Warsaw
Explore the historic city center and New Town of Warsaw on a 4-hour walking tour. Visit the Grand Theatre and Opera, Royal Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and more. Learn about the city’s long and often turbulent history from an expert guide.
This is a private walking tour of Warsaw’s Old Town and Royal Route, ideal for visitors interested in history and architecture.
Highlights
- Explore Warsaw’s Old Town with its colorful tenement houses
- Walk the Royal Route connecting former royal residences
- See the Barbican of the old city walls
- Visit Warsaw University’s historic main campus
Description
Meet your guide by Sigismund's Column, dedicated to the Polish king who moved the capital from Krakow to Warsaw in the 16th century. Begin with a view of the Royal Castle, former residence of Polish rulers and site where the 3 May Constitution—the first in Europe—was adopted. Time permitting, you can enter the castle to see royal apartments and artworks by Rembrandt and Bernardo Bellotto (Canaletto).
Stroll along narrow streets to the Old Town Square, once the site of markets, festivities, and public executions. Admire the colorful townhouses and the statue of the Warsaw Mermaid, the city's emblem. Continue to the Barbican and Kanonia Street bell, walk along the old city walls, and take in views of the Vistula River from Gnojna Góra observation point.
Visit the cathedral, containing tombs of medieval Mazovian princes, the last king Stanisław August Poniatowski, and pianist and politician Ignacy Jan Paderewski. See Krasinski Palace, the Supreme Court building, and the Warsaw Uprising monument. Learn about the city’s World War II devastation and post-war reconstruction.
Pass key landmarks such as the Grand Theatre, National Opera, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Finish your tour with a walk along the Royal Route, which links three former royal residences: the Royal Castle, Royal Łazienki, and Wilanów Palace. Stop at the Presidential Palace, Warsaw University campus, and notable churches and townhouses before ending the guided tour.
Includes
- Guide
- Walking tour
Excludes
- Admission fees
- Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book your tour in advance to ensure availability. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for this outdoor experience.
