Private Tour

Warsaw for WWII Buffs - private tour with hotel pickup

From EUR 130

5.00

106 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the traces of WWII in Warsaw on this 3 hours private tour. Ride the retro minibus and find out more about the international situation on the eve of war, the invasion of Poland, the birth of local resistance, the 1943 Ghetto Uprising, the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and the arrival of the Soviet army.

This tour is a choice for those primarily interested in the history of World War II. You'll learn about the battles, heroes and everyday life in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation, the political situation in the region that has changed diametrically throughout coupe years of WWII and the consequences that war has brought to Poland and Europe. Find buildings that may be considered war memorials due to the bullet holes and ricochets, pieces of the Jewish Ghetto wall and hidden hills of rubble. Travel through time thanks to stories you'll hear, combined with archival photographs and our Zuk retro vintage minibus.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Car is used mainly for transfers between locations where guests walk with their guide.

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.

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 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

Options

3 hours private tour

Language: English
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

106 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

106

Martin was our guide. He...
Louise S,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Martin was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and his stories were interesting. We enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.
Worth doing you get an...
Tristan H,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Worth doing you get an uncensored & personal account of WWII history from a local, a lot more than some other city tours.
Knowledgeable Marcin made the tour very worthwhile
worldwidetraveller79,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We booked this tour last minute and were hesitant as although we know some history of WWII, I wouldn't classify us as History buffs. Marcin our guide picked us up at our hotel promptly in his Zuk and it was immediate that he definitely knew his subject matter. However, at no time was he boring or did it feel like a lecture. It was more of a conversation. His informal way of explaining things made this tour excellent. He answered all our questions and took us to places - well away from the tourist spots and off the tourist maps. Could highly recommend this tour regardless of your knowledge level of the History of WWII, Poland or indeed Europe. We have come from this tour with a much greater understanding of that time period and how it reflects on todays struggles. Highly recommended. Marcin was a great guide who I would gladly tour with again.
Incredible and very informative
Kim W,
Nov 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Incredible 😊 we loved the tour very much and our tour guide was so informative. We would highly recommend this tour
I wish I had three days instead of three hours - they just flew by.
Richard L,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic tour! My guide, Karol, was very knowledgeable about many topics beyond WWII in Warsaw. I had studied the Warsaw Uprising from 1944 and the Ghetto uprising before it. We were able to have in-depth conversations about many different topics that occurred during the war and in its aftermath. There were many very powerful moments, from walking around the rebuilt Old City to visiting the memorials to the Ghetto Uprising and 1944 Uprising. By far the most moving and powerful moment was visiting the command bunker for the Ghetto Uprising at Mila 18. It is still being excavated and a museum dedicated to the Ghetto is being planned. Being able to be that close to such powerful history, while walking over the pulverized ruins of the Ghetto, was beyond words. Everyone should take this tour and visit there. Thank you for providing such a knowledgeable and personable guide!