Top Warsaw Historical Tours

Explore Warsaw from behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 125p on this private tour. Hop aboard to see the city’s top attractions, including Castle Square, Soviet-era architecture and the Old Town. Opt to add a museum visit, stops at the former Jewish Ghetto or bohemian Praga district or any other points of interest. Pick up insightful Polish history from your guide and top off your trip with a snack or meal (own expense) at a communist-era milk bar.

Learn about the history of the Holocaust on a full-day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, visit the site of the former Nazi extermination camp and delve into the history of the Third Reich. See preserved wooden watchtowers and barbed fences, and behold suitcases, shoes, and documents that belonged to Jewish prisoners in the site’s museum. Skip-the-line tickets and a Polish lunch are also included for a hassle-free experience.

Discover Warsaw’s Jewish heritage from the seat of a Fiat 125p on this private tour. Led by a local guide, hop aboard your vintage vehicle to see the Jewish Cemetery, Nożyk Synagogue, and the Ghetto Wall. Feel free to mention any other points of interest to your private guide, including a stop at the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Help yourself to included snacks and opt to pull over along the way to purchase a meal at an authentic Polish restaurant.

First time in Warsaw? Explore the parks, plazas and palaces of the Polish capital on this comprehensive 3-hour sightseeing tour. Stroll around the UNESCO-listed Old Town, marvel at the Royal Castle, then stop to snap photos of St. John's Cathedral, the Holy Cross Church and the Royal Park. Next, learn more about Warsaw’s tumultuous history as you walk through the Jewish Ghetto, pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and visit the site of the Mila 18 bunker. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people.

Explore Poland's resilient and modern capital city on an afternoon sightseeing tour by coach. Cover most of the major landmarks, including the Royal Castle, King Sigismund III’s Column, Holy Cross Church, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a historic vodka factory, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town, faithfully rebuilt after the destruction of World War II. Hear stories of wartime  tragedy and triumph as you see the former Jewish Ghetto and Monument of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.

Discover the poignant history of Treblinka, home to a former Nazi concentration camp and penal labor facility, on a 7-hour tour from Warsaw. Far less crowded than the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Treblinka features a museum, commemorative monuments, and peaceful natural landscapes. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate atmosphere. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get beyond Warsaw’s tourist trail on a history and culture tour that offers a unique insider’s perspective on the city. Board a Communist-era Zuk van and explore the architectural heritage of Socialist Realism. Step in pre-war courtyards tucked off elegant streets, learn the stories of the families who lived in Warsaw’s Jewish ghetto, and see where Germans and Poles clashed in fierce street battles. Visit the hip neighborhoods of the artistic Praga district, and sample Polish delicacies, pastry and vodka in local eateries as you learn to order, eat and drink like a Pole.

Immerse yourself in Warsaw's communist past with this private tour of Warsaw's socialist sites with a knowledgeable local guide, cruising around in an iconic automobile of the era while learning all about what the communist ear was like in Poland. See the important communist sites such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the House of the Polish Communist Party and much more.

Learn about a poignant part of Poland’s history in this tour of Adolf Hitler’s World War II Headquarters—Wolf’s Lair. You won’t have to worry about navigating in Poland’s countryside, as you’ll be picked up from your Warsaw hotel and taken to Masuria. Learn about Poland’s history and why this area was chosen for Hitler’s headquarters. As you’ll be in a small-group tour, you’ll have better access to your guide for questions.

See more of Warsaw with less of the foot ache on this speedy small-group Segway tour (no experience required). Cruise past the Presidential Palace, the Royal Castle, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the site of the Jewish Ghetto, St. John’s Cathedral, the Vistula River, and the Multimedia Fountain Park.

Go on a historical journey on this day trip to the Wolf’s Lair and Swieta Lipka from Warsaw. First, visit the remains of Hitler’s headquarters during World War Two, the Wolf’s Lair, and see where he lived from 1940 to 1944. Afterward, head over to Swieta Lipka, the Polish sanctuary area. Pass by places where you can admire Baroque architecture.

If you’ve ticked off Warsaw’s more obvious attractions and are seeking an alternative sightseeing experience, look no further than this bus tour of Praga, an infamous district with a dark history. On a retro bus, you’ll travel to Praga highlights such as 19th-century chocolate factory, Różycki’s Bazaar, and locations used in the hit movie ‘The Pianist.’ Plus, you’ll admire street art murals and learn about the mysteries behind an area known as the Praga Bermuda Triangle.

After being collected from your accommodation in Warsaw by professional driver with social-distance car, you will make your way towards Treblinka, the biggest Nazi camp in all of Europe. The camp is only a 1.5-hour drive from Warsaw, and once having arrived, your guided tour will begin. During World War II, there were almost 2 million people killed in Treblinka and Auschwitz-Birkenau, a smaller concentration camp which lies outside of Krakow. Treblinka is a very impressive and touching place when it comes to the history, of which you will learn about throughout your tour here. In the central part of field full of stones, you will discover the famous must-see monument of "The Victims of Holocaust". During your trip you will also see the “Never Again” stone, which is dedicated to the Janusz Korczak commemoration. In the end of your tour, you will be returned back to your apartment in Warsaw.

Take a detour from the Polish capital to remember victims of the Holocaust on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw. Tour the former Nazi concentration camp and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guide, learning about its dark history through museum displays and remnants of barracks, gas chambers, crematoria, and watchtowers. Take time to reflect on the shared drive to and from the site while traveling through the countryside.

This Segway tour of Warsaw is a fun way to check out the historical sites. You can cover much more ground than you would if taking a walking tour, while still being just as environmentally friendly. Your local guide knows all the interesting nooks and corners of the city, and will lead you on a history-themed tour. Segways are easy to use, and after an informative briefing, all participants should feel comfortable using theirs.

Discover the architectural treasures of historical Malbork and either Gdansk or Sopot on a full-day trip from Warsaw. Delve into the ancient town of Malbork and visit its famous medieval castle — one of the largest brick buildings in Europe. Then, you’ll have the option to visit either Gdansk or Sopot: in Gdansk, admire the richly decorated Golden Gate and Dutch House, and hear of Artus Court’s history. Or, marvel at the Crooked House in Sopot, also home to Europe’s longest wooden peer and the rugged beauty of the Baltic Coast.

It can take as much as four hours to drive to Krakow from Warsaw. Rather than facing the delays and cramped environment of a group tour, travel in style with a private driver and a Mercedes good for up to six passengers. Once there, enjoy a fully customizable private city tour with a local guide: see sights like Wawel Hill, the Main Market Square, the Jagiellonian University, and more.

Get acquainted with the history and major sights of Warsaw on a small-group morning coach tour. Hear stories from the city’s long and dramatic past as you visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral, the Praga district, and other must-see destinations. Learn about Warsaw during Nazi occupation as you visit wartime landmarks like the former Jewish Ghetto and the Monument of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 on this comprehensive introduction to the Polish capital.

This tour is designed for the ones especially interested in World War II history. Stories cover Nazi invasion on Poland, beginning of the occupation of the country, the birth of local resistance, Ghetto Uprising, Warsaw Uprising and the arrival of Soviet army. Travel through time thanks to stories you'll hear combined with pre-war and post-war photographs and our Zuk retro minibus. From the remains of seizing Warsaw in 1939 by the Nazis to its so-called 'liberation' by the Soviets in 1945, all this time you are assisted by our guide. You'll learn not only about the fights, revolutions and heroes but also about everyday life in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation, the political situation in the region that has changed diametrically throughout coupe years of WW2 and consequences that World War 2 has brought to Poland. Red Army on 17th of January 1945 entered basically a ghost town inhabited by approx. one thousand survivors and the new era of communism started.

Spend an unforgettable day visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz. Descend into the Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its subterranean sculptures, chapel, and historically-themed chambers. See the infamous 'Arbeit macht frei' sign at Auschwitz, tour the camp, and learn about the lives of those who perished there.

A city hidden between parks, with contrasts of old style with a modern twist, and a vibrant atmosphere; Warsaw is a magical place! On this private tour, get ready to discover the best highlights the city has to offer, as well as its unique hidden gems with a local. Enjoy the city to the max and hear more about the origin, its history, and culture of Warsaw. Explore the outskirts of the city center, the historic Old Town, and it's remarkable landmarks and squares. Get the perfect introduction to the city at Jozef Pilsudski Monument and Łazienki Park. Explore the park alongside your local host and see how its treasures start unfolding before your eyes. From the Belvedere Palace, Chopin's Monument and Ujazdowski Castle; you'll be amazed by so many gems, from the Finnish houses to the eternal flame at Plac Piłsudskiego and the Mickiewicz statue at the Presidential Palace. Take a break at the beloved Wedel cafe and enjoy a coffee together with two pralines (chocolate) of your choice.

Let us take you on a private tour to Majdanek – one of the best preserved Nazi German Concentration Camp from II World War. Learn more about tragic history of Jews and the Holocaust. Next discover located nearby Lublin – city with beautiful and rich history, where Western and Eastern Worlds meet. “Little Cracow”, “Vienna of the North”, “little Jerusalem”, find out yourself which nick name suits the best this pearl of the Eastern Poland.

This cycling 7 hrs PERSONAL tour is a private tour and it includes attractions on both banks of Vistula river. Propably this is the only such biketour combination in Warsaw ! Be ready for OFF THE BEATEN PATHS. Distance: 23 km, terrain : flat.

A private tour to The German Nazi Penal Labour and Extermination Camp in Treblinka, where during II World War more than 800 000 Polish Jews were murdered. During this 6 hour tour you will visit the site of the former camps and hear the story of survivors. Treblinka, more specific Treblinka II, is the second biggest death camp, after Birkenau, where German and Austrian Nazis murdered more than 800 000 Polish Jews with dozens of thousands more Poles in forced labour camp nearby. Treblinka is different than any other similar places. You won't see here barracks nor crematories. Jews from Warsaw Ghetto were brought there in unhuman condition by trains and were herded from railway ramp straight to gas chambers. 40 minutes later victims’ bodies were buried in giant mass graves. A thick forest surrounding the area creates almost mystical atmosphere. The beauty of the nature along with an awareness of a big tragedy that happened here to so many innocent people evokes deep emotions.