Poland · HISTORY TOURS IN WARSAW
All 15 of the history tours in Warsaw below carry a price, a duration and a traveller verdict. Work down from the top; the first one is first for a reason.
Review of Warsaw’s POLIN Museum, with practical tips on galleries, audio guide, timing, price, accessibility, and who should visit.
“Very informative visit. Enjoyed the audio. Very clear and informative.”
Hear Chopin in an intimate Old Town recital with Polish mead, talented pianists, and a historic Warsaw setting for $26.
“It was a very beautiful setting, we were given a very friendly welcome and there was a little something to drink. We were also shown around straight away to see where we could sit and where we would be. Then the performance began. We listened intently and followed the pianist, sometimes with our eyes closed. It was sometimes very relaxing and then very emotional. He was very absorbed in Chopin's pieces and played them with passion. Between pieces, he took a brief moment to prepare for the next piece and remained focused. It was a very interesting performance. It was our first time at a piano concert and we were…”
Review of Warsaw’s 3-hour small-group tour, covering Łazienki, the Jewish Ghetto sites, Old Town, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Very nice way to see the city & get history with a short amount of time. Very thorough & enjoyable tour.”
Walk through Jewish Warsaw with an English-speaking guide, seeing Nożyk Synagogue, former ghetto sites, and stories of courage for $26.
“Tomasz is a very Walkative person, he knows the city and the history. He also added some facts about the cukture, not only Polish, so that everyone could compare all the information to thw today’s world. Highly recommend”
See Warsaw’s Old Town, Łazienki Park, Jewish Ghetto and wartime memorials on a practical three-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Dorothy was a great guide, saw all the main parts of Warsaw with a good blend of history & modern times. Beer & a chocolate a nice unexpected touch”
Explore Warsaw’s Jewish heritage by private retro Fiat, with synagogue, cemetery, ghetto sites, hotel pickup, and an expert guide.
“Going to the locations where the Warsaw Getto was and seeing some of the memorials. The location if the bridge between the two parts of the getto was interesting.”
Review of Warsaw’s private 4-hour Fiat 125p history tour, covering Old Town, the ghetto, Praga, and key wartime sites with hotel pickup.
“Our guide Alice was tremendous, lots of good information and was flexible to do what we wanted and answer questions.”
Walk Warsaw’s Jewish past from medieval settlement to the Ghetto Uprising, using old photos, memorials, and expert English commentary.
“Goska was fantastic with deep knowledge of history, the sites we saw and how it still affects us today. It was a serious topic and while there were some dark events she made learning about it fun! She was very happy to answer many questions and help members of the tour to deepen their understanding.”
Explore Warsaw’s Communist past in a private Fiat 125p, with hotel pickup, personal stories, Stalin-era sites, and Praga’s old black market.
“Marcin was very knowledgeable and interesting! By sharing personal experiences, he made our tour much more than a history lesson. I would highly recommend taking this tour!!! He was the best!”
Walk through Jewish Warsaw in a small English-speaking group, from Nożyk Synagogue to Umschlagplatz, with expert context and visual aids.
“While most evidence of the massive Jewish population and the ghetto is now history, our guide did a wonderful job to present the details and information of what does remain, and spoke to our group of the unthinkable horrors that occurred. A very worthwhile tour. We must never forget!”
Drive a Fiat 126p through Warsaw while exploring communist landmarks, hearing local stories, and finishing with Polish vodka.
“Dette en en all-over gøy opplevelse. Artig bil og interessante historier og historiske steder, fra en engasjert guide.”
Explore Warsaw’s Old Town, royal landmarks, wartime memorials, and river views on a lively two-hour walking tour in English.
“I had a great one on one personalized tour with Agnieszka! She explained everything eloquently and answered my questions. Her great sense of humor made it memorable!”
Explore Warsaw’s Old Town, Praga, Jewish ghetto remains, and Communist-era landmarks in a private retro Fiat tour with local guide.
“This was such a great way to see a fascinating city, and allowed you to get a more rounded experience of the city than it's (rightly admired) UNESCO world heritage Old Town. Jakob, our guide was knowledgeable, thoughtful and made the trip.”
Review of Warsaw’s 3-hour private car tour, covering the Royal Route, Old Town, Łazienki Park, Praga, Jewish heritage sites, price, and value.
“This is mostly a walking tour which is not what we wanted. We got out at 3 different locations and walked around. Really wasn’t the overview of the city that I had hoped for.”
Explore Warsaw’s Jewish heritage on a private four-hour tour covering the ghetto, cemetery, Umschlagplatz, synagogues, and POLIN Museum.
“Notre guide nous a permis de découvrir l’histoire de Varsovie et sa population juive. Une guide compétente, cultivée, toujours à l’écoute de nos remarques. Je conseillerai cette activité à mes amis. Merci pour cette expérience.”
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