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Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Walking Audio Tour

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The Warsaw Uprising Memorial
Warsaw At War
Historic and beautiful Warsaw
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Take your time to explore each attraction on this self-guided audio tour of WW2 Warsaw, using the VoiceMap app and GPS on your mobile phone. Beginning just outside the magnificent Warsaw Old Town we explore with your private group or on your own, walking Warsaw's unique blend of ancient and modern streets to uncover stories that are legend, or lost to time and history. You will discover places you may otherwise overlook if walking without guidance, and you can pause the tour anytime to visit places we'll pass, capture great photography opportunities, or simply to grab a snack.  You have unlimited lifetime access to the downloadable tour on the VoiceMap app, allowing you to explore Warsaw at your own pace and at your preferred time. 

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What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to the 'Warsaw at War: 1939-1945' tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Krakowskie Przedmieście 68
00-322 Warszawa, Poland

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End point

plac Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego
00-073 Warszawa, Poland

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Old Town

The tour is a 90-minute exploratory walk beginning just outside the famed Warsaw Old Town and ends with a face-to-face meeting with a truly legendary man, famous Polish statesman and warrior for Polish freedom, Marshall Józef Piłsudski. Start the tour in the app, put your phone away, and let your guide direct you through the streets of Warsaw. The total walking distance is approximately 3km and takes about 90 minutes, but you can pause anytime and explore further wherever you are! You might want to stop at the Vodka Museum, have lunch at one of the many fine restaurants in the city, capture photo opportunities along the way or wander the beautiful Saxon Garden. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour integrates sound effects and music to create an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds, wear headphones, or even carry a speaker if it's a small group.
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The Royal Castle in Warsaw (pass by)

Hit by German shells on 17 September 1939, Warsaw’s Royal Castle burned as staff rescued its treasures. In 1944 German sappers blew it up. Rebuilt from rubble between 1971 and 1984, largely with donations from ordinary Poles, it now stands as a symbol of the city’s refusal to disappear.
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Jan Kiliński Monument (pass by)

In 1942 the Germans removed this statue of an 18th-century shoemaker-rebel. Soon after, scout Alek Dawidowski painted on the museum where it was hidden: “People of Warsaw, I am here.” The prank became a legend of Little Sabotage, the resistance’s campaign of defiance against the occupiers.
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Statue of the Little Insurgent (pass by)

Learn about the background of the famed Mały Powstaniec, or the "Little Insurgent", a memorial to child soldiers who fought and died during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.
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Warsaw Uprising Monument (pass by)

If you love history, culture, tragedy, stories of brave heroes, battles and honour, this tour is one you will remember. Warsaw is a phoenix; It rose from the ashes of WW2 to become the amazing city of high culture, art and beauty it is today. The Polish fought fiercely to hold onto their heritage, and we document their struggles during WW2 against the two great European powers of the day: Nazi Germany and Communist Russia.
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Monument Battles of Monte Cassino (pass by)

This winged figure of Victory honours the Polish II Corps, which captured the ruined abbey at Monte Cassino in May 1944 after Allied assaults had failed. Under General Anders, men who had survived Soviet labour camps raised the Polish flag over the hill, opening the road to Rome.
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Warsaw Arsenal (pass by)

On 26 March 1943, scouts of the Grey Ranks ambushed a Gestapo truck beside this 17th-century arsenal to free their comrade Jan “Rudy” Bytnar. Operation Arsenal succeeded, but Rudy died of his torture wounds days later. The building now houses the State Archaeological Museum.
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Reduta Bank of Poland (pass by)

The old Bank of Poland building on Bielańska Street became a fortress during the 1944 Uprising. Insurgents held it for weeks, defending the Old Town’s southern flank against German tanks and artillery. Its scarred facade still bears the marks of battle, with a Ghetto boundary marker nearby.
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Grob Nieznanego Zolnierza (pass by)

We'll stop here for a moment at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to pay respect to those lost fighting for their country and to admire the stories behind this sacred place. Learn about the history of this monument, including how today it contains ashes and soil from every 20th-century battlefield where Polish soldiers lost their lives.
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Josef Pilsudski Monument (pass by)

Regarded as a political and military hero, hear about how this man fought relentlessly to free Poland from the shackles of Russian control, ultimately defeating Lenin's red Army at the gates of Warsaw in 1920. Our tour will end here.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Walking Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Walking Audio Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • VoiceMap Application.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
  • Lifetime access to the 'Warsaw at War: 1939-1945' tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone.
  • Transportation.
  • Food/drinks.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Walking Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Walking Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to the 'Warsaw at War: 1939-1945' tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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