Warsaw Old Town (UNESCO area) - Free walking tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on March 14, 2023

We are the oldest free walking tour company in Warsaw, showing Warsaw to international tourists since 2011. We’re a local Warsaw-based company. Our guides are true Varsovians. They love their city and they want to share their passion with you. On each tour, you will get an original, different, local perspective. We’re a top-rated walking tour in Warsaw on Google.

Show more
  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

This tour covers in detail the historical core of Warsaw - the medieval Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage area) and the second oldest district of Warsaw - the New Town.

On this tour you will learn about life in medieval Warsaw, powerful Polish kings, Warsaw becoming the capital of Poland, the siege of the city by the Swedes, Marie Curie, World War 2 destruction, communist regime, post-war reconstruction, and much more, all this sprinkled with legends and anecdotes.

We will explore the streets, backyards, and picturesque alleyways of the Old Town.
You will see:

  • The Royal Castle
  • Sigismund’s Column
  • The Cathedral of Saint John
  • The Magic Bell
  • The Vistula River viewpoint
  • Market Square
  • Medieval defensive walls
  • The Barbican
  • Marie Curie’s birthplace
  • a monument of the Warsaw Uprising

Show more
  • Meeting point:
    plac Zamkowy, 00-267 Warszawa, Poland
    plac Zamkowy, 00-267 Warszawa, Poland
    View on map

    Look for a guide holding an orange umbrella with a British flag on top standing by the Sigismund's Column in the Castle Square.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

68 ratings
4.7
By category
Professionalism
4.77
Fun
4.38
Expression
4.56
Quality
4.7
Route
4.62
Generic
5 stars
55
4 stars
7
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Lone 23 Nov 2023

Magda’s English is very easily understood. She is a great storyteller. We were never inpatient or bored in spite of the very cold and windy weather
Jane 14 Nov 2023
Gouda

Verified booking
Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Absolutely fantastic tour! Great quality of information and balance - exactly what I want when visiting a city
Carlos 10 Nov 2023
Medellín

Verified booking
Travelled alone - Nov 2023
NA
Marija 08 Nov 2023
Belgrade

Verified booking
Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Great experience and perfect way to visit and get the impressions of the Old Town :)
Fabian 04 Nov 2023
Berlin

Verified booking
Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
G. is a brilliant guide. He knows his way around Warsaw well and showed us around the old city with a lot of knowledge and experience. Thanks for this intereseting Tour!
Show 68 reviews

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
When do you want to go?
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Show more
See availability