World War II Warsaw Old Town, Military Cemetery Walking Tour
Overview
Discover a city that rose from its ashes on a World War II tour of Warsaw. Learn the story behind the many war and ghetto monuments in the historic Old Town and learn about the German occupation of Poland. Optional: visit the Powązki Military Cemetery.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
2-hour: WWII Tour in Warsaw Old Town
Follow the events of World War II in Warsaw, see the destroyed Old Town, war memorials and monuments to Warsaw Ghetto and the Uprising of August 1944.
4-hour: WWII Tour in Warsaw Old Town & Military Cemetery
Book this extended tour to learn about World War II in Warsaw, see the Old Town and war memorials, and visit the Military Cemetery in Podiazki. Public transport tickets are included.
What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Expert’s commentary on the events and people of World War II
- Pickup from your accommodation / hotel in Warsaw Old Town
- Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (4-hour tour only)
- Private Walking Tour of WWII memorial sites in Warsaw Old Town and Military Cemetery
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
- Pickup from your accommodation / hotel located outside Warsaw Old Town
- Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (in 2-hour tour)
Meeting Location
Pomnik Syrenki
Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warszawa, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Warsaw Uprising Monument
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pomnik Bohaterow Getta
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Warsaw Rising Museum (pass by)
Umschlagplatz
Admission Ticket Free
Warsaw Ghetto
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue of the Little Insurgent
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East
Admission Ticket Free
Grzybowski Square
Admission Ticket Free
Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw
Admission Ticket Free
Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grob Nieznanego Zolnierza
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- 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
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Powazki Military Cemetery is not included in a 2-hour tour.
- The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation to get to the Military Cemetary. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you next to the Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw
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Activity code: C-202633P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Expert’s commentary on the events and people of World War II.
- Pickup from your accommodation / hotel in Warsaw Old Town.
- Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (4-hour tour only).
- Private Walking Tour of WWII memorial sites in Warsaw Old Town and Military Cemetery.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language.
- Pickup from your accommodation / hotel located outside Warsaw Old Town.
- Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (in 2-hour tour).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the World War II Warsaw Old Town, Military Cemetery Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for World War II Warsaw Old Town, Military Cemetery Walking 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!
Mar 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Expert’s commentary on the events and people of World War II
- Pickup from your accommodation / hotel in Warsaw Old Town
- Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (4-hour tour only)
- Private Walking Tour of WWII memorial sites in Warsaw Old Town and Military Cemetery
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
- Pickup from your accommodation / hotel located outside Warsaw Old Town
- Two-way public transport tickets and free entry to the Military Museum in Powazki (in 2-hour tour)
Additional Info
- 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
- 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
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Powazki Military Cemetery is not included in a 2-hour tour.
- The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation to get to the Military Cemetary. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you next to the Warsaw Mermaid, Pomnik Syrenki, Rynek Starego Miasta 18i, 00-272 Warsaw
