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Sobering!
This was an amazing informative experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about his country and it’s history. This is a must do for any World War II enthusiast!
Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $18 / person
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 160 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Orange Umbrella Free Tour
- Meeting point
- By the Sigismund's Column (20-meter high column with a bronze statue on top) in the Castle Square, look for a guide with an ORANGE UMBRELLA & British flag. IN CASE OF PARADE/PROTEST/CONCERT BLOCKING THE SIGISMUND'S COLUMN, THE TOUR WILL BE STARTING FROM OUTSIDE THE NEARBY McDonald's RESTAURANT.
Description
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 involved in the WW2 events, will make this tour a trully unique experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $18
- Child (ages 0–10)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)
Our guide will meet you by the Sigismund's Column and provide a historical introduction to the tour.
Palac Prezydencki
During the Nazi-German occupation, the Deutsches House was here. At this stop the guide will be talking about Nazi ceremonies taking place in this building.
Plac Marszalka Jozefa Pilsudskiego
The center of the former Nazi-German District. The guide will be talking about Nazi-German offices located around the square.
In this highly symbolic place we will be talking about Polish soldiers fighting on diffrents fronts of the second world war as well as about the Saxon Palace, destroyed by the Nazis in the last days of the occupation.
Reduta Bank Polski
One of the last, partially destroyed during WW2 buildings in Warsaw city centre. Here we will be talking about the Warsaw Uprising.
Warsaw Ghetto
Memorial of the Ghetto Wall. The guide will be talking here about life in the Jewish Ghetto.
Ogrod Krasinskich
Relic of the famous Nalewki street, going along the park. Here we will be talking about the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Warsaw Uprising Monument
The central monument commemorating the Heroes of the Warsaw Uprising. Here the guide will be talking about the preparations, odds, outbreak and supression of the 1944 Uprising.
What's included
Included
free city map
Not included
Meals
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
160 reviews
How it compares in Warsaw
- No. 23 by number of reviews among 561 tours in Warsaw
- Starting price $18 is 77% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Warsaw
Excurgo comparison of 561 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will join a group that may include participants attending on a pay-what-you-wish basis. Your booking price already covers the guide's fee and all booking fees, while some participants may contribute at their own discretion.
- If you are late for the tour, see orangeumbrella.pl/late
- In case of parade/protest/concert blocking the Column, the tour will be starting from the nearby McDonald's restaurant.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour take?
Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $18 per person for this Warsaw experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:30 PM.
How much does Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–10 pay nothing, adults from $18.
Can I cancel Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is By the Sigismund's Column (20-meter high column with a bronze statue on top) in the Castle Square, look for a guide with an ORANGE UMBRELLA & British flag. IN CASE OF PARADE/PROTEST/CONCERT BLOCKING THE SIGISMUND'S COLUMN, THE TOUR WILL BE STARTING FROM OUTSIDE THE NEARBY McDonald's RESTAURANT. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(160)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
N
Great for WWII knowledge sealers
Excellent walk around Warsaw and seeing historic places from WWII. Guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended
5
Everything seemed a bit stressed and impatient.
The tour guide always sprinted ahead. There were older people with canes traveling, but everything seemed as if the tour guide Magda just wanted to get through her program. One should only ask questions towards the end, and although one saw a lot, she explained everything very quickly and did not show much consideration for the older people. Better less speed or fewer stops. Perhaps 3 hours would also be better in terms of the schedule than planned, but the tour seems to be planned really too tightly. It is definitely not that relaxed, but the value for money is still quite good.
X
Excellent way to get to see and understand Warsaw.
Excellent tour. Got to see lots of Warsaw and understand the history. I have such a newfound respect for the people of Poland and their ability to persevere. Lots of walking so make sure you are up for that. Could hear the guide easily.
J
Informative and entertaining tour
Excellent guide, she was very informative and entertaining
M
Great history tour with a very well versed guide
A good walk distance , excellent guide really knew the subject -and informative. Highly recommended!!
B
Enlightening and highly informative
Tour leader was outstanding. He not only knew this history but his family was part of it as his grandfather was Jewish. Tour made it clear about all the atrocities of the war but also the difficult and conflicting positions the Polish people were in having been occupied by the Russians pre war, the Nazis during the war and the Russians again post war. Highly recommend this tour.
S
World War II Walk Tour, Warsaw
Peter was great! Very knowledgeable and made the tour fun.
L
Amazing Tour
Thank you so much for the very interesting Tour!
O
Great walking tour
Magda was a great tour guide and really made the tour an enjoyable experience from start to finish. She has so much historical knowledge to share and it was a true pleasure to listen to her and see the sites first hand. There was some rain on the tour, but Magda is a complete professional and delivered an excellent experience for everyone. I highly recommend this walking tour if you are visiting Warsaw.
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