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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a full-day tour from Warsaw that includes a Krakow city tour and a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, visit still-standing parts of the original Nazi concentration camps along with artifacts from the prisoners who perished there during World War II. Learn about the murderous Nazi campaigns against Europe’s Jewish populations and other ‘undesirables’ as you tour the camps. Change pace in Krakow, taking in landmarks including St. Mary’s Basilica and more.

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.

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.

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.

With its fascinating history and UNESCO-listed Old Town, Warsaw makes a great addition to any tour itinerary, but the sprawling Polish capital can be intimidating to first-time visitors. Instead of going it alone, opt for a guided 3-, 5- or 7-hour walking tour and tick off popular attractions like Pilsudski Square, Krasińskich Square, the former Jewish Ghetto and Lazienki Royal Park.

Admire Warsaw’s top sights in just hours without getting footsore with this bike tour across the city center. Pedal through the Old Town and Warsaw Ghetto to take in highlights like the Presidential Palace, Castle and Old Town Market Squares, and National Theater while learning about the city’s history and culture from your guide. Enjoy the easy route that combines sightseeing with light physical activity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the subterranean mysteries of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the historical highlights of Krakow on a full-day trip from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, you’ll travel to the UNESCO-listed salt mines to explore an underground labyrinth of chambers. See artworks, monuments and the magnificent Chapel of St Kinga (Kaplica Św Kingi) — an underground church made entirely from salt — before returning to Krakow to tour the city’s cultural treasures. Admire important landmarks such as Cloth Hall and Wawell Hill while learning of the Polish capital’s rich history.

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.

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.

Uncover the rich culture and history of eastern Poland on a full-day trip to Lublin and Majdanek from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore the cultural melting pot of Lublin — a former competitor for the European Capital of Culture prize — and soak up its artistic atmosphere. Then, delve into Poland’s history on a visit to Majdanek — a former Nazi concentration camp — and visit Majdanek National Museum and the Monument of Struggle. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Warsaw hotel are included on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

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.