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Warsaw in World War 2 Walking Tour

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Warsaw, Poland
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On average, this is booked 30 (14) days in advance.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Free city map
  • Meals
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

plac Zamkowy
00-001 Warszawa, Poland

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End point

plac Krasińskich
Warszawa, Poland

The tour ends by the Warsaw Uprising Monument in Krasinski Square (around half a mile away from the starting point).

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Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

Our guide will meet you by the Sigismund's Column and provide a historical introduction to the tour.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Warsaw Ghetto

Memorial of the Ghetto Wall. The guide will be talking here about life in the Jewish Ghetto.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ogrod Krasinskich

Relic of the famous Nalewki street, going along the park. Here we will be talking about the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Warsaw in World War 2 Walking 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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Activity code: C-5500934P5

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Free city map
  • Meals

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are 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
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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