Poland · Walking Tours

4-Hour Historic Walking Tour of Warsaw Old Town

4 Hours Round trip from plac Zamkowy 4 Easy pace

The Castle Square in front of the Royal Castle

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Royal Castle Square with Sigismund's Column
02 Wander through the Market Square and the narrow streets of the Old Town
03 Visit St. John's Cathedral, St. Martin's Church, and the Barbican
04 See the city walls, monuments, and memorial sites of historic Warsaw

Discover Warsaw's living, breathing cultural salon on a walk through the Old Town, the historic centre and oldest part of the city. Explore the Royal Castle Square with Sigismund's Column, wander through the Market Square and the narrow streets of the Old Town, and visit St. John's Cathedral, St. Martin's Church, and the Barbican. Along the way, see the city walls, monuments, and memorial sites that reflect Warsaw's history as the capital of Poland. In the New Town, many of the baroque and neoclassical buildings are post-war reconstructions, as the originals were destroyed during the 1944 Uprising.

Discover Warsaw's living, breathing cultural salon on a walk through the Old Town, the historic centre and oldest part of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Warsaw

Languages English, Polish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Walk Through Warsaw's Old Town

With your Warsaw tour guide, understand the history of Warsaw as the capital of Poland as you walk around the most important architecture of the Old and New Towns.

Royal Castle Square with Sigismund's Column - Castle Square is a historic square in front of the Royal Castle, the former official residence of Polish monarchs.
Narrow streets of the Old Town, the Market Square, and St. Martin's Church
St. John's Cathedral - St. John's Archcathedral is a Roman Catholic church within the Old Town precinct in Warsaw.
The Barbican - The Warsaw Barbican is one of the few remaining relics of the complex network of historic fortifications that once encircled Warsaw.
The city walls, monuments, and memorial sites
Optional (additional time needed): Royal Castle interior - the magnificent residence of the Polish Kings, including the 18th-century Royal Apartments.

Where this trip takes you

Royal Castle, Sigismund's Column, Old Town Market Place, Warsaw Barbican

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from plac Zamkowy 4 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Warsaw tour guide
Tax
Car transfer for up to 4 pax, if needed

What's Not Included

Entrance fees: Royal Castle - optional (10 Euro/pax)

Know before you go

Services are priced per tour, not per person.
1-4 hours: 200 Euro per tour; each additional hour - 50 Euro.
Please note: some museums are closed on certain days. Please contact for details.

Logistics