Private Tour
Best of Warsaw - private tour by retro minibus with hotel pickup
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This private tour lets you experience the city comfortably, without any rush, according to your needs. We could describe it as a "slow tour", despite our communist cars can still go pretty fast! This is a perfect choice if you prefer to avoid squeezing in with other guests and keep your tempo. First, the guide brings to light the basics at the walk at Warsaw Old Town: medieval trade paths, the first republic and last hopes, rise and fall of Poland - it’s all there. Next, take a picturesque ride over the Vistula river to the Praga district, the only original pre-WWII piece of Warsaw. Find the beloved streets by filmmakers and witness the transformation of derelict tenement houses into retro luxury apartments. Finally, pass by the National Stadium and drive back to the city centre to discover the post-WWII reconstruction of Warsaw. Aim for soviet-style architecture, overwhelming squares and see the changes after the communist system collapsed in 1989.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour can be booked instantly online for adults and children over 150 centimetres (4,9 ft). However, if you want to book a tour for a shorter child, please contact the tour operator to check the availability of seat boosters, which are obligatory in Poland.
You must contact the tour operator before booking the tour to ensure the tour is appropriate for you if you have health issues or require special assistance.
Cars are used mainly for transfers between locations where guests walk with their guide - please wear proper clothing.
Classic vintage minibuses are not equipped with air conditioning, and some are not equipped with seat belts (which is legal with classic vintage cars). However, they have a heating system for the winter.
The capacity of one minibus is 8 passengers. 5 minibuses are available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Hotel/apartment Pickup and drop-off within a 3 km radius of the city center
Transport by retro communist minibus
Tip or gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Old Town
The Old Town is an excellent start to discovering Warsaw. On the walk, you see Castle Square, where the story of Warsaw started more than 700 years ago. The king who believed to have both Polish and Swedish thrones, old trade paths and signs of German gothic era settlers. There is so much to find!
King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)
Sigismund's Column, originally erected in 1644, is located in Castle Square, one of Warsaw's most famous landmarks. The column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 had moved Poland's capital from Kraków to Warsaw.
Options
3 hours private tour
Language: English
Pickup included
Reviews
108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip with good info and character.
Sightseer55593967700,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Staff was very attentive to temps and the needs of our group.
Fantastic experience.
139hildea,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience with a cool retro bus. Got to see and experience a lot of the city. The guide, Konrad was extremely cozy and knowledgeable.
Super experience.
75kirstene,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic great trip with retro minibus. Got to see a lot of the city. The guide, Konrad, was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Max score.
Have fun while learning about Poland!
Christine B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a great fact filled tour… Poland has such a rich history! Our guided answered all our questions and made learning about Poland fun!
Great tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide
886lmr,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is excellent historical tour of Warsaw. Konrad is an outstandingly knowledgeable tour guide who's also very friendly, and he made the whole experience really enjoyable for both me and my son. It's clear he's passionate about all things Warsaw and Poland. Do yourself a favour and book this tour now! Highly recommended.
Great tour
J9675HYmichelleb,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour! Tom is so pleasant and knowledgeable. He conveys the history of Warsaw in such a relatable manner and has photos to truly appreciate the past. I highly recommend!
Enjoyable tour
U8007ZQannet,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We ended our stay in Warszawa with a sightseeing tour by retro minibus. Very interesting and fun. Good guide, fine mode of transportation and many sights
Warsaw’s history
U5677GElindam,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marcin was a wonderful guide. The tour was extremely enjoyable. We focused on the history of the old town and World War II.
Overview of Warsaw by communist minibus
C338XFjohnr,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learned about the history of Poland had so many sites with our tour guide Thomas excellent overview of the city with emphasis on the old town area
An Overview of a Complicated History
Ambassador561346,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Tom was incredibly knowledgeable about Polish history, culture, and architecture. He was able to easily explain the significant buildings and areas of the city during the many different stages of Polish history. He brings historical photos to further understanding. His English is perfect and he welcomes questions. Highly recommended.
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