Private Tour

Warsaw for WWII Buffs - private tour with hotel pickup

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This private tour is designed for travelers with a strong interest in the history of World War II. Traveling through Warsaw in a retro Żuk minibus, you’ll explore the city’s wartime story in chronological order—from the outbreak of the war and the Nazi occupation, through resistance and uprisings, to the dramatic consequences WWII brought to Poland and Europe.

You’ll visit places where history is still visible in the urban landscape: buildings marked by bullet holes and ricochets, preserved fragments of the Jewish Ghetto wall, and hidden mounds of rubble that silently testify to the scale of destruction.

Stories shared by your guide are supported by archival photographs, allowing you to compare the past with the present and better understand how the city once looked. Traveling by vintage Żuk minibus adds a unique historical dimension, turning this experience into a journey through time rather than a standard sightseeing tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour can be booked instantly online for adults and children over 150 cm (4 ft 9 in). If you wish to book the tour for a child under 150 cm, please contact the tour operator in advance to check the availability of seat boosters, which are mandatory under Polish law.

Each minibus accommodates up to 8 passengers, and a fleet of 5 minibuses is available.

The vehicles are used primarily for transfers between locations, with walking segments at each stop. Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.

Please note that classic vintage minibuses are not equipped with air conditioning, and some do not have seat belts (which is permitted for historic vehicles). All vehicles are equipped with heating for the winter season.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Warsaw

Begin your private tour in central Warsaw, where the scars of World War II are still woven into the cityscape. Traveling by retro Żuk minibus allows you to cover a wide range of locations comfortably while maintaining a clear historical narrative.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Warsaw

Your guide introduces the political climate of the late 1930s, the German invasion of Poland in 1939, and the simultaneous Soviet occupation of eastern Poland. Learn how these events shaped life in Warsaw and led to the emergence of an extensive resistance movement.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional English speaking local guide

Transport by retro communist minibus

Hotel / apartment Pickup and drop-off within 3 km radius of city center

Tip or gratuity

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

3 hours private tour

Language: English
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

166 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

166

Great for history buffs
Louise M,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed an informative, comprehensive tour with Konrad who was very personable, knowledgeable and accommodating.
WWII tour with Konrad and Warsaw Behind The Scenes
tamaramQ6424XU,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a highlight of our trip to Warsaw. Not only did we see many interesting sights but we also learned so much about Warsaw before, during, and after WWII. Konrad was an amazing guide. He was so knowledgeable, funny, and kind. This is a must do!
Tom the top notch tour guide
mattrO7300IW,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Tom, was an absolute gem. He presented the information thoughtfully, ensured our comfort and safety the whole time, and was funny too! We got to visit sites that would have been difficult to reach at best, and totally gone unnoticed if it wasn’t for Tom pointing them out. Highly recommend this tour to understand exactly what happened during WWII.
Great tour of WW2 Warsaw
Rosalie R,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Konrad picked us up at our hotel in a communist era van and took us around Warsaw showing us the WW2 sites. He is so very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English which was so helpful It was an incredible history lesson. Konrad is passionate about his homeland which made for an enriching experience. He was very accommodating to our wishes going above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour and if you can ask for Konrad you should do it. He made our visit to Warsaw that much better! Thanks Konrad… Rosie
A must see in Warsaw
Prague,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I can't say enough...our tour guide was Konrad. He is brilliant. So nice and personable, so very knowledgeable...I don't know how he remembers all the history but he does and delivers it in perfect English. He was so flexible to our needs and so passionate about his city. He brought WWII in Warsaw to life for us. It was better than I had hoped. I highly recommend this tour. Well worth it.
Insightful and highly recommended
Steve D,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing experience with Conrad - super friendly and really insightful. We learnt a lot and hearing it from a local makes all the difference.
This tour was excellent....
Patricia B,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was excellent. It covered everything we expected and more. We would recommend to anyone looking for an in depth history tour of Warsaw.
Excellent tour - highly recommend.
Fiona R,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best tours I’ve done anywhere in the world. Tom has encyclopaedic knowledge of WW11 - we learnt so much from him. Can not recommend more highly - worth every cent.
Great WWII history tour in a commie van!
BrookBuc,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The private WWII tour of Warsaw in the old commie van was excellent, like a coffee and cars with a WWII ‘in the midst of it’ experience. My guide was super-knowledgeable and was able to highlight Poland’s formation and wartime struggles of a proud nation from the 1800s to modern times. We also chatted about politics, family and the world around us. An excellent day and I would highly recommend it. Plenty of people were staring at the bus putt-putting by, wishing they were me! Konrad was wishing for power steering 😊
History of Warsaw in three hours
sandradds,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a comprehensive look at Warsaw from the lens of WWII. Tom was also prepared with photos and his English was excellent. It was fun to be in a vintage car.