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The 15 History Tours in Warsaw That Earn Their Price

26 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Good history tours in Warsaw fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Warsaw: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket - Entering the first galleries
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Warsaw: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket

1.POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $12Our pick

Review of Warsaw’s POLIN Museum, a moving 1000-year journey through Polish Jewish life, with interactive galleries and an excellent audio guide.

“Very insightful tour, both fun and engaging. You can opt for the half tour (2 to 2 1/2 hours) or full tour ( 5 hours). We took the audio guide and they have many languages to choose from. Lots of information of the livelihood before and after holocaust. Highly recommend”

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Warsaw: Chopin Concert at Historical Venue in Old Town - Entering the Royal Castle’s left wing
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Warsaw: Chopin Concert at Historical Venue in Old Town

2.Chopin Concert at Historical Venue in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 445 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Hear Chopin in an intimate Old Town salon near the Royal Castle, with live piano, Polish mead or apple juice, and limited seating.

“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…”

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Small-Group Historical Guided Tour of Warsaw with pick up/drop off. Public Tour. - Łazienki Park and the royal beginning
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Small-Group Historical Guided Tour of Warsaw with pick up/drop off. Public Tour.

3.Small-Group Historical Guided Tour of Warsaw with pick up/drop off. Public Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

See Warsaw’s royal gardens, Jewish heritage sites, Old Town, and uprising monuments on a practical three-hour small-group tour.

“This tour is an excellent way to see sites in Warsaw that would be very time-consuming trying to do on your own. our guide Olaf was excellent, providing lots of history and cultural information about Warsaw and Poland”

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Warsaw: Jewish History Guided Walking Tour in English - Understanding Jewish Warsaw before the war
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Warsaw: Jewish History Guided Walking Tour in English

4.Jewish History Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 324 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Walk Warsaw’s Jewish past from Grzybowski Square to Chłodna and Waliców Streets, with the Nożyk Synagogue and a thoughtful English-speaking guide.

“He did not hold back any comments. He would ask before he said something if people wanted to hear it . He was very honest”

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Warsaw: Warsaw Historical Group Tour with Pickup & Drop-Off - Along the Royal Route from aristocrats to kings
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Warsaw: Warsaw Historical Group Tour with Pickup & Drop-Off

5.Warsaw Historical Group Tour with Pickup & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

See Warsaw’s Old Town, Łazienki Park, Jewish Ghetto memorials, and Royal Route on a three-hour guided tour with hotel pickup.

“Olaf was the best !!! Made us feel very comfortable from the beginning of the tour and gave us many helpful information. We totally recommend this tour if you want to have a clear and full image of Warsaw!!!”

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Private Tour: Warsaw's Jewish Heritage by Retro Fiat - Chłodna Street and the Footbridge of Memory
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Private Tour: Warsaw’s Jewish Heritage by Retro Fiat

6.Private Tour: Warsaw’s Jewish Heritage by Retro Fiat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Review of Warsaw’s Jewish Heritage by Retro Fiat, a thoughtful four-hour private tour with hotel pickup, Nożyk Synagogue, cemetery, and POLIN.

“We had a wonderful time on this private guided tour of the Warsaw ghetto/Warsaw Jewish history in a retro Fiat. Alec was our guide, and he did a fantastic job - from navigating through the city, to his knowledge of all the different tour stops, to his great English speaking and friendly demeanor - he was a gem! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone desiring to learn more about Warsaw’s history, especially of the Warsaw Jewish people. We had a great time!”

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Private Historical Tour of Warsaw by a Retro Fiat with Pickup - Castle Square and the Royal Route
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Private Historical Tour of Warsaw by a Retro Fiat with Pickup

Warsaw: Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Walking Tour - Starting with medieval Jewish life in Warsaw
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Warsaw: Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Walking Tour

8.Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 119 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Walk through Warsaw’s Jewish past and the Ghetto Uprising sites with old photos, clear historical context, and an expert English-speaking guide.

“Very interesting. Such a sad chapter in history, it must be recalled. The devastation was unbelievable, even seeing pictures”

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Private Tour: Warsaw's Communist History by Retro Fiat - Constitution Square and the Communist Ministerial District
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Private Tour: Warsaw’s Communist History by Retro Fiat

9.Private Tour: Warsaw’s Communist History by Retro Fiat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Explore Warsaw’s Communist past in a private vintage Fiat 125p, with hotel pickup, personal stories, Stalin-era sites, and Praga’s old black market.

“Great Experience, our tour guide, Adam, was very passionate and knowledgeable about Warsaw and it's history. We would definitely recommend!”

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Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw - Nozyk Synagogue, the rare surviving place of worship
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Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw

10.Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28

Walk through Jewish Warsaw, from Nozyk Synagogue to Umschlagplatz, with a small-group guide and visual aids for $28.87.

“We han an excellent and knowledgeable guide who was also friendly and presented well. She had pictures and maps in her book that were helpful and interesting during our journey. Her namecwas Agneskia.”

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Warsaw: Communist History Self-Driving Tour - Starting Beside the Palace of Culture and Science
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Warsaw: Communist History Self-Driving Tour

11.Communist History Self-Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Drive a Fiat 126p through Warsaw, see communist landmarks, hear local stories, and finish with Polish vodka on this lively 2.5-hour tour.

“Dette en en all-over gøy opplevelse. Artig bil og interessante historier og historiske steder, fra en engasjert guide.”

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Historic Heart of Warsaw Walking Tour - Kanonia, the Wishing Bell, and a quieter side of the Old Town
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Historic Heart of Warsaw Walking Tour

12.Historic Heart of Warsaw Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Review of Warsaw’s 2-hour Old Town walking tour, with castles, wartime memorials, city views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Fantastic tour with Agnieska! We were very lucky to have a 121 tour and it was very interesting and informative. A great way to learn about the history of Warsaw and would recommend to all visiting.”

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Warsaw: Historic Private Tour in Retro Fiat - Old Town, rebuilt almost from nothing
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Warsaw: Historic Private Tour in Retro Fiat

13.Historic Private Tour in Retro Fiat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Tour Warsaw in a retro Fiat 125p, from Old Town and Praga to Jewish ghetto remains and Communist-era landmarks, with a private guide.

“Enjoyed getting an overview of the major historical sites in Warsaw. Our tour guide Karol shared many interesting insights and stories.”

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Warsaw City Tour - Modernity and history by private car - Along the Royal Route
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Warsaw City Tour – Modernity and history by private car

14.Warsaw City Tour – Modernity and history by private car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

See Warsaw’s royal avenues, Old Town, Praga, Łazienki Park, and wartime memorials by private Mercedes with hotel pickup.

“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.”

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Warsaw: Jewish Heritage 4-Hour Private Tour - Beginning at the ghetto memorials
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Warsaw: Jewish Heritage 4-Hour Private Tour

15.Jewish Heritage 4-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Explore Warsaw’s Jewish heritage on a private four-hour tour covering the ghetto, cemetery, Umschlagplatz, synagogue, and Próżna Street.

“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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