Warsaw Old Town: UNESCO Site and Royal Way Tour with Historic Highlights
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28 Ratings
Warszawa
Explore the UNESCO-listed Warsaw Old Town and Royal Way on a guided tour. Discover the history, reconstruction efforts, and hidden gems of this historic area.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) - The Sigismunds Collumn, Royal Castle, city walls - **Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist** - The most important church in Warsaw - **Rynek Starego Miasta** - The Old Town Market Square - **St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny)** - One of the greatest churchers in Warsaw with an authentic Baroque interior. - **Palac Prezydencki** - The headquarters of President of Poland - **Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel - Warsaw** - Famous historical hotel in Warsaw - **Church of St. Joseph of the Visitationists** - One of the oldest convents in Warsaw - **University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski)** - Historical campus of the Warsaw University - **Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)** - Resting place of Frederick Chopins heart
  • Saxon Gardens - The oldest public park in Poland
  • Grob Nieznanego Zolnierza - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
What's Included
  • Guidance by an English-speaking tour guide
Additional Information

Witness the charm of the Historic District and the King’s Road. Acquaint yourself with the fascinating history of these landmarks, the unstable past of Warsaw, and one of the most remarkable restoration endeavors in the annals of history.

Stroll through the quaint cobblestone lanes of the Historic District, discovering which portions of structures are original and which are restorations. Gain insights about significant turning points in Polish history. Afterward, traverse the prestigious King’s Road, the city’s most symbolic thoroughfare. Here, you’ll uncover numerous historically important buildings and exceptional Warsaw architectural styles. Discover the most magnificent attractions as well as concealed, lesser-known treasures.

Following this expedition, you’ll understand the reasons behind the decision to restore this area after the WWII, the hardships faced during the reconstruction in post-war conditions, and why UNESCO made such an unprecedented move to recognize an area that was almost completely rebuilt.

Location
Sigismund's Column
plac Zamkowy
Cancellation Policy

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

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Travel2dabble
Mar 7, 2023
Beautiful Old Town - Lukas was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was on time at our meeting point. He knows a lot about art as well as history. We enjoyed learning and seeing all the Warsaw Old Town had to offer.
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Carlosisaacr
Feb 24, 2023
Very Informative - Łukasz was great! It was cold, and I was the only one that signed up for the tour that evening. I was afraid the tour was going to get cancelled because I was the only one, but it was not. He did not cancel on me, and I appreciated that. It ended up being a very informative private tour. Thank you Łukasz!
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23dominikag
Feb 17, 2023
The must-see Warsaw`s Unesco site - Lukasz has a lot of knowledge of the Old Town, and even this is a touristy area, he shows places that you wouldn`t see on your own. Amazing experience!
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Acsy2022
Aug 4, 2022
My Poland Trip - Poland is always a country I would like to explore. Before I went to Poland, I was under the impression that Poland has a rather deep and heavy history, due to the Nazi period with the concentration camp and holocaust... This time I am very thankful to have Lukasz as our tour guide to show me the prosperous period of Poland in the late 17th and 18th century. With his detailed illustrations about the old town,  it gave me an excellent picture of how people living in the past. And one thing I like the most, is the architecture, the Royal Castle is excellent, with its glamorous Royal design and elegant setting, you would experience how prosperous Poland once was. Warsaw old town was classified as the UNESCO World heritage site, and it is a must see destination for anyone visiting Warsaw!! I am deeply impressed by Lukasz for helping me to understand Poland more, especially how prosperous once was and how it strive after the Second World War. I am really touched by how Polish people fight for their own right during Warsaw Uprising. And no doubt, I would strongly recommend you to choose Lukasz as your tour guide if you visit Warsaw :)
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Christopher_z
Jul 1, 2021
Lukasz was great. - Lukasz was great. He knew all about Old Town Warsaw. I would recommend him to anyone visiting Warsaw, Poland.
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Wikibod
Jan 28, 2021
Highlight of our trip! - Amazing experience, very relaxing and informatvie. Lukas showed us the most important historical places as well as some courtyards and interiors that we would never find by ourselves. Old Town in winter is amazing! Highly recommended!
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Hairho
Jul 20, 2020
Super Tour :-) - Lukasz has such a passion for his city, and it shows! If you want a wonderful, personable tour guide, Lucasz is your guy. I asked him all kinds of off-beat questions, and he willingly answered all of them. Warsaw is an interesting city with a fascinating, tragic history. Lukasz does a fantastic job of giving you the general overview, but also pointing out secret places and small things you wouldn't have noticed or understood. Worth every penny and then some! Love from Elisa and Tony, Copenhagen
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Svanur2018
Feb 17, 2020
Perfect guided tour - Fantastic trip around the royal castle and the old town. Lukasz is very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great afternoon. Highly recommendable.
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Sylvel1980
Dec 29, 2019
Great guide - Lukasz is a very knowlegable guide truly interested in Warsaw's history. He not only showed and explained to us the stories behind main highlights of the Old Town and Royal Route but also took us to some hidden places we would not be able to discover on our own. He speaks fluent English. We very much enjoyed the tour and can highly recommend him.
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Saffasolotraveler
Dec 24, 2019
Very engaging and informative - I got a private tour due to the fact that Warsaw isn't this popular with tourists this time of the year. Lukasz is a very engaging and knowledgable tour guide and it was nice to learn more about Warsaw and Poland from him. Can definitely recommend this tour.
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