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Warsaw is considered the most important city in Poland . It is the capital of the country since 1596 (previously it was Krakow) and has a cultural and historical background very difficult to match. In 1939, before the Nazi holocaust, there were 1,300,000 settled Jews in the city, almost 30% of the population of the capital ... After 6 years of indescribable horrors, that same population was reduced to one third and more than 90 % of the city was reduced to rubble. Since then, the reconstruction of the city has been rehabilitating the most emblematic and essential areas, combining the before and after to make history clear. In Warsaw there are a large number of guided tours through the different neighborhoods and areas of the town. In fact, there are tours that focus on making routes through the most emblematic places that allow you to travel the city in 2-3 hours. You can also find more specific routes to visit the Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Zamkowy (in Stare Miasto), the Royal Castle, the little mermaid in Rynek Starego Miasta, the Barbakan, the Nowe Miasto, the Jewish ghetto, the Łazienki Park , the Wilanów Palace, the Saint John Cathedral or the Prague district. The advantage of the local guides is that they can tell you things not so well known in the city as well as recommend more exclusive places. It can help you to know better how are the free walking tours in Warsaw the opinions and ratings of travelers who have already done a tour in this city. In addition, other interesting cities to visit from Poland are Poznan and Wroclaw.

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Free Walking Tour of Warsaw

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This free walking tour of Warsaw is the ideal way to begin to discover the capital of Poland . During this tour, you'll see the Royal Castle, the Presidential Palace, the famous Market Square and much more!

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Copernicus Monument at the selected time and start a free tour around the historical centre of Warsaw. First, we'll visit the residence of the former kings of Poland.

Then we'll stroll through the market square looking at the colourful houses of Warsaw's Old Town . This part of the city had to be rebuilt after the Second World War due to the destruction caused by the Nazis.

During the tour, we'll discover the history of Warsaw and the main personalities who influenced its development, such as King Sigismund III. This monarch moved the national capital from Krakow in the 16th century.

The guide will take you to admire the imposing Warsaw Barbican and the medieval city walls . The visit to the historical centre will allow us to meet some of the most famous Polish personalities while strolling through the streets where Marie Curie or Frédéric Chopin were born.

Finally, after a 2.5-hour tour, we'll end our free tour at the Warsaw Rising Monument or near the  Warsaw Barbican .

It isn't possible to take the free tour if you're a group of more than 6 people, even if the bookings were made separately. In this case, we recommend booking a private tour.

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2 hours 30 minutes.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

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Free Walking Tour Warsaw

Explore the capital of poland with orange umbrella. the oldest and best-rated free tour in warsaw, free  warsaw walking tour.

Orange Umbrella Free Tour is the oldest and the best rated regular English walking tour in Warsaw. We run our tours every day, all year round, regardless of holidays and weather conditions. Our classics, in schedule since 2011 include: the Old Town Tour , the Best of Warsaw Tour , the World War 2 Tour and the Jewish Warsaw Tour .

We are a local Warsaw-based company . Our guides are true Varsovians who love their city and want to share their passion and knowledge. On each tour a tourist will get an original, different, local perspective. Our guides are trained, licensed professionals with university education and high language competence. You will easily identify them by orange umbrellas with the British flag mounted on top.

When guiding we focus on stories rather than bare facts. We talk as much about history as about everyday life in contemporary Warsaw. We are determined to show you Poland’s Capital as we see it : a colorful, lively city, with a turbulent past but with an immense energy to move forward.

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Free Tour Warsaw was founded in 2017 by Antoni.

Antoni does not do this alone. He receives a lot of support from all kinds of other city guides who are keen to represent their home city and show it to guests from all over the world. Free Tour Warsaw wants to cater to all kinds of tourists, which is why it has created different pages of offers. Both public and private city tours, free tours and special tours such as vodka tastings or food pairing are offered.

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Overview of the tour in Warsaw

Today’s Warsaw is like a patchwork quilt. A few original, grand pre-war buildings; the fully reconstructed and colourful Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; hulking communist architecture and modern skyscrapers. It is different from any other place you’ve seen. The architectural fabric of the city reflects its unique, and often tumultuous, history. Over the centuries, Warsaw has been the setting for many extraordinary events and people: the adoption of the world’s second-oldest democratic constitution in 1791, one of the most decisive battles in history, the music and life of Chopin, and the birth of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the only person to receive the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields. The wartime deeds of Hitler and Stalin left an indelible mark on the city. During our tour, we'll discover both the past and the present. We'll start at Krakowskie Przedmieście at the monument of Nicolaus Copernicus to see one of the most beautiful and lively streets of the city with its astonishing buildings, wide pedestrian areas, restaurants, shops, and greenery, and we'll finish in the Old Town - the historical heart of Warsaw.

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• Krakowskie Przedmieście Foundation
• Castle Square, Warsaw
• Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum
• Nicolas Copernicus Monument

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Nicolaus Copernicus Monument

Meeting point: Nicolaus Copernicus Statue on Krakowskie Przedmieście Street 2 (near to Metro Station: "Nowy Świat - Uniwersytet", line 2). Look for the guide with a yellow umbrella.

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ATTENTION - booking rules Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travellers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more, please book a private tour in advance. If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group, our guide will ask you for the payment (10 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation, please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late. Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties. This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors. Please respect our rules.

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Free Walking Tour Warsaw

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11:00 am / 6:00 pm

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Free walking tour Warsaw shows you Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is a vibrant city steeped in history, culture and politics. From its medieval Old Town to its iconic Palace of Culture and Science, there’s plenty to see and do in this dynamic city. Visitors can wander through the reconstructed Old Town, admire the stunning baroque architecture of the Royal Castle, or visit the poignant Memorial to the Warsaw Uprising. Warsaw is also home to world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters, as well as lively cafes, bars, and restaurants. With its mix of the old and the new, Warsaw offers something for everyone, making it a must-visit destination in Poland.

Meet your guide at the Old Town.

Tip only basis. You must tip your guide at the end of the tour. It is recommended to tip from 10 to 20 euros per person.

Free walking tour Warsaw begins at the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture and cobblestone streets.

Explore the Royal Castle, a former residence of Polish monarchs, now housing exhibitions on the country’s history and art. Walk through the beautiful Castle Square, surrounded by historic buildings and monuments.

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Next, visit St. John’s Cathedral, a stunning baroque church with a rich history. As you continue your tour, make your way to the Jewish Quarter, where you can witness the remnants of the once-thriving Jewish community, including the monument to the 1943 Ghetto Uprising.

Lastly, stroll through the Lazienki Park, one of the largest parks in Warsaw and a popular gathering spot for locals, featuring beautiful gardens, lakes, and palaces.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum of participants.

The maximum of participants is 15 people.

Can I book a private walking tour?

Yes, you can book a private walking tour by contacting us straight via email.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, in Free Tour Warsaw everyone is welcome.

What should I bring?

Check out the weather on the day of the tour to make sure you bring an umbrella in case it’s raining. Bring comfortable shoes, cash and a big smile.

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Here we are in the capital of Poland. Join us on Our Original Warsaw Free Tour. We are taking to the streets of Warsaw and exploring the cast history of this city. when entering the sprawling city you notice Warsaw’s widely varied architecture. This is a consequence of the turbulent past of this city. From world war two to the communist government that once ruled the country. The street of Warsaw are filled with statues, monuments, and historic buildings from different periods of the city’s past. Warsaw is also brimming with culture from the cuisine to the art come explore it with us. This Warsaw Free Tour will take you to some of our favorite major historical landmarks. Along the way you will hear about Warsaw’s past and local stories, myths, and legends. This town has so much to offer so come along and travel Warsaw with us! This Free Warsaw tour is packed with history and attractions, but it’s also a great way to learn your way around modern Warsaw. Apart from learning your way around the city our local guides love this town and are full of tips and hints on local events, hot spots, and things to do while your in town. If your looking for the best place to eat or the best place to go dancing our friendly guides are the best place to start looking for the answers. Come alone or bring a friend this is a social tour and there is plenty of time to meet some people along the way. Come explore Warsaw with Original Warsaw Tours.

We think so much of Warsaw that we developed some more Original Warsaw Tours. Head over to the Original Warsaw Pub Crawl for our local take on the night life, Or if your looking to get a look behind the tourist hand outs, check out the Original Free Warsaw Alternative Tour. Our too cool guides will show you some of the cities best street art and alternative scenes.

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Jewish Warsaw Tour

Schedule: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday at 1:30 PM

Area: Big Ghetto

Starting Point: Sigismund’s Column

Price: as you wish

Language: English

Did you know that Jews in pre-war Warsaw accounted for over 30% of the city population? Did you know that the inventor of Esperanto lived here? Do you know where the Warsaw Ghetto was? If you’d like to find out, come to our Jewish Warsaw free walking tour! We’ll show you the fascinating yet dramatic story of the Jews in Warsaw and tell you how the present Jewish community is making its way back to Warsaw after all the turbulent times. (And if you knew the answer to all the questions, we guarantee our guides will tell you much more!).

To ensure safe distance and quality experience our groups are limited to 20 tourists.

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• Old Town FREE TOUR, 10:00 AM

• Best of Warsaw FREE TOUR, 10:30 AM

• Jewish Warsaw FREE TOUR, 1:30 PM

• WW2 in Warsaw FREE TOUR, 1:30 PM

• Best of Warsaw FREE TOUR, 2 PM

• Best of Warsaw FREE TOUR, 3 PM

Due to a huge political protest overlapsing with the route of 'WW2 in Warsaw' tour, on 4th of June at 1:30 PM we will be doing the 'Jewish Warsaw' tour instead.

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Confirm the tour: --- OLD TOWN, 10 AM BEST OF WARSAW, 10:30 AM JEWISH WARSAW, 1:30 PM WW2 IN WARSAW, 1:30 PM BEST OF WARSAW, 3 PM

There is no public Best of Warsaw free tour at the selected hour.

We will gladly organize a private Best of Warsaw tour for you(r group) at reasonable cost.

We will gladly organize a private Best of Warsaw tour for you(r group) at your preferred time at reasonable cost.

There is no public Old Town free tour on the selected day.

We will gladly organize a private Old Town tour for you(r group) at reasonable cost.

There is no public WW2 free tour on the selected day.

We will gladly organize a private WW2 tour for you(r group) at reasonable cost.

There is no public Jewish free tour on the selected day.

We will gladly organize a private Jewish tour for you(r group) at reasonable cost.

On this day this tour was cancelled.

On Christmas Eve the 1:30 PM tour was cancelled.

On New Year's Day the only tour we do is 1:30 PM 'WW2 in Warsaw'.

Our regular free tours come back on the 1st of July 2021. Until then all our tours are available on request costing 40 EUR per group up to 10 people (plus extra 4 EUR per every person exceeding ten). If you are interested please submit a from and we will contact you in a couple of hours.

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If your group is bigger than 7 people, we will gladly organize a private tour at your preferred time costing 150 EUR per group up to 30 people

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Tour Highlights

Myself and my friend went on the tour with guide Beata who was really nice and friendly. The tour was of the Jewish parts of the area and was really informative and interesting. Weather was great which made the tour even better, its a good distance walking so wear comfy shoes. Would recommend just wish we had more time available as I would have liked to have done the WW2 tour also. Thank you Beata.

leanne_charnock, Great Britain

Me and my boyfriend went to Warsaw for the weekend and we did two different tours – Old Town and Jewish Warsaw. Both guides were very funny and demonstrate great knowledge. They were also helpful after the tours, indicating how can people reach their homes / restaurants / etc.

Sara-Resende, Portugal

Our guide, Piotr, was excellent! The 2 hour tour was almost 4 hours. He provided us with shady rest opportunities, photo ops, answers to all questions and personal details from his life. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the holocaust, Poland, and the Jewish people. Just go to the old town square and look for the umbrella.

tomorrowsantiques

I did the Jewish Warsaw tour and would definitely recommend it to fellow travelers. I believe our guide was Magda and she was exceptionally well spoken and knowledgable. The tour covers a broad history of Jewish culture in Warsaw, from early settlements to WWII and modern day. Definitely check out this company!

We did the Jewish Warsaw tour on a freezing cold Saturday afternoon. However, our guide made sure we forget all about the cold and dive into Jewish history instead. The walking helped a lot to get us to warm up and we saw and experienced pieces of Warsaw that we wouldn’t have noticed ourselves. The tour is about 2.5hrs long but really interesting and worth checking out.

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Why to pre-book.

• It’s free of charge
• Your reservation guarantees you the spot on our tour
• You will attend the high-quality tour guided by locals
• Groups up to 20 people on our tours ensure safe distance and quality experience.

The Jewish Tour ends by the Umschlagplatz Memorial .

The Jewish Warsaw tour takes approximately 2 hours.

Yes, we do. Please remember to take suitable clothes to winter weather conditions.