Best Walking Tours in Warsaw

Discover the beauty of Warsaw on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Warsaw by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Warsaw

Warsaw's Old Town A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9 reviews)

From $ 11.99

 

Are you looking for a way to see Warsaw's Old Town without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out how this renowned part of the city, with its regal elegance, was repeatedly threatened by jealous rival powers that coveted Poland’s wealth • Hear from the producer, James Cowan, an expert storyteller with several audio tours under his belt • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it. • Use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Memorial Tour of the Former Ghetto in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.93

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The only in-depth walking tour in Warsaw which covers all the Big Ghetto (area where the 1943 Uprising was taking place) and which thematically covers the entire 700-year-long span of existence of the Warsaw Jews. This tour is much more than Holocaust memorial tour.

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Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Audio Tour in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)

From $ 9.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Take your time to explore each attraction on this self-guided audio tour of WW2 Warsaw, using the VoiceMap app and GPS on your mobile phone. Beginning just outside the magnificent Warsaw Old Town we explore with your private group or on your own, walking Warsaw's unique blend of ancient and modern streets to uncover stories that are legend, or lost to time and history. You will discover places you may otherwise overlook if walking without guidance, and you can pause the tour anytime to visit places we'll pass, capture great photography opportunities, or simply to grab a snack.  You have unlimited lifetime access to the downloadable tour on the VoiceMap app, allowing you to explore Warsaw at your own pace and at your preferred time.  Read more about the Warsaw At War: 1939-1945 

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Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.93

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The only in-depth tour about World War 2 in Warsaw, covering the entire WW2 period, from the 1939 siege of Warsaw to the Soviet liberation in 1945. You will see the bombed and reconstructed historical city centre, the former Nazi district as well as part the of the Jewish Ghetto. Our guide, WW2 history geek, the family of whom was envolved in the WW2 events, will make this tour a trully unique experience.

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2 in 1 Warsaw tour Royal Route & Communist Area in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.93

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Warsaw, having been destroyed totally twice in it's 700 year long history, is today a jigsaw puzzle, combining different shapes and styles. On this tour we will show you many diverse pieces of this puzzle and teach you how to put them together. AREA COVERED: southern part of historical centre + the communist area. 1st half of the tour covers the Royal Route, which is the most elegant Warsaw street. Here in the 17th and 18th century wealthy noblemen were building their luxurious residences, powerful religious orders were erecting their baroque churches, here in the 19th century Chopin lived and Marie Curie was studying, here the most important events in Polish post-war history were taking place. In the 2nd half of the tour you will explore the 20th-century city centre with the most iconic Warsaw building: the Palace of Culture, the famous gift from Stalin to the People’s Republic of Poland, aimed to reshape Warsaw’s historical city centre and give Warsaw a new communist identity.

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Warsaw’s Muranów: Jewish Heritage Exploration Game and Tour in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 5.74

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Embark on a quest and walking tour of Warsaw. Visit hidden gems as well as top attractions. Discover the past and the present of this one-of-a-kind city, the place of the biggest ghetto in Europe, the city-like district that after years of horrendous events rose from its ashes. + Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt + See the most intriguing parts of Muranów and experience its unique aura. + See a bit of street art, some post-war monuments, a former prison, and a touch of history. Discover Warsaw’s fascinating history and attractions while you solve clues around town. Explore the charming capital of Poland by playing a quest with your friends, significant other, or family. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Ready?

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Self Guided Legends and Uprisings Walking Tour of Warsaw in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.57

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Uncover the rich history of Warsaw’s Old Town with this self-guided walking tour designed for flexibility and exploration at your own pace. Experience iconic landmarks such as Castle Square and the vibrant Old Town, while listening to captivating audio commentary about uprisings, wartime resilience, and local legends. This tour allows you to visit key sites like St. John’s Archcathedral, significant memorials and the Barbican while also discovering hidden gems like the Kanonia Courtyard and Gnojna Góra Lookout. Perfect for first time visitors who want to understand the history but also hear light anecdotes and quirky legends, this tour helps you understand the "Pheonix" city that rose from the ashes.

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Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)

From $ 7.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Wilanów Palace is Poland's "Little Versailles" as you'll discover on this self-guided GPS audio tour. It's also the home of Poland's greatest King, Jan Sobieski III, a legendary man of many virtues, talents and interests. Classically educated, he was a writer, a formidable warrior, a leader, statesman, gardener, and patron of the arts, science and culture. He was a man who loved his family, God and country and sought peace to develop and uplift his people during his golden era. We'll explore the Palace complex together, learn its story and reveal secrets discovered by archaeologists and researchers only a few years ago. There is so much to know about the early history of Wilanów, its majestic landscape, its artistry and deep symbolism, and the legendary battle that shaped European history and established King Jan as a truly heroic figure. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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PKiN Interiors | Palace of Culture and Science: Tour with Viewing Terrace in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 23.78

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

During the tour, discover the characteristic interiors of the Palace of Culture and Science: ballrooms with excellent woodwork, conference rooms with original furniture and equipment from the ’50s, and majestic marble staircases. Your local guide will bring you closer to the entire history of the building from 1952 until now. Enjoy entertaining stories and anecdotes as you walk through the building’s history. At the end of your journey, skip the line to the elevator and go to the viewing terrace on the 30th floor to discover a beautiful view of the city. You’ll never look at the Palace of Culture and Science in the same way after this tour.

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Krakowskie Przedmieście: A self-guided audio tour down this historical street in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 7.99

 

Take a walk back in time along Krakowskie Przedmieście street, the most important historical artery of Warsaw city with this self-guided GPS audio tour. During the tour, you will learn the more and less known compelling stories about the local landmarks and events which took place here for over 500 years. Hanna, your tour guide, has lived in Warsaw since she was born. She graduated from Warsaw University, where she studied Sociology and Economics, but her real passion is urban history and loves to share her knowledge of the past with others. Join her on this

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Warsaw Highlights: Old Town Guided Walking Tour in English in Warsaw

Warsaw , Poland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 31.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Step into a city where myths mingle with history! Why is Chopin’s heart hidden in a church? Why does King Sigismund’s column shake when war is near? And did you know Warsaw’s mermaid once battled a fisherman? We start at Copernicus’ statue (because even the stars revolve around Warsaw!), pass the Presidential Palace, and sneak a peek at Warsaw’s most prestigious hotels where royalty and spies once roamed. At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, we witness the eternal flame before recharging with liquid gold - hot chocolate at Wedel! Refueled, we descend the charming Bednarska Street, uncovering the lost world of craftsmen, before stepping into Warsaw’s Old Town fairy tale; narrow houses, medieval walls, and a secret viewpoint. We finish at Podwale, where heroic legends of the Warsaw Uprising meet a mermaid’s whisper.

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Local Tips for Warsaw

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Warsaw at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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