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Warsaw

Poland's capital and largest city, Warsaw has risen like a phoenix from the ashes of its near-total destruction during and after its uprisings during World War II to become an impressive artistic and historic center. The Old Town's reconstruction from historic materials makes it the only place on the UNESCO World Heritage List to have been entirely rebuilt after WWII.

The Heart of Poland.
A remarkable city built on hardship and history, Warsaw is now one of Europe's fastest-growing locations.

While Warsaw is proud of Chopin, its art scene doesn't stop with this beloved native son. With many theaters, cinemas, museums, festivals, and galleries, not to mention the giant Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw has the artsy scene you'd expect of a major capital. This sprawling metropolis has neighborhoods with distinctly different atmospheres, so it's worth venturing beyond the very center in search of the city's Jewish, communist, royal, and WWII-era periods. If you'd rather focus on food, you'll never find yourself hungry for long. When you’re ready to go farther afield, the region surrounding Warsaw offers gorgeous lakes, castles and other notable cities and towns, such as Lodz and Kazimierz Dolny

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Things to do in Warsaw

While in Warsaw, we have plenty of tours and excursions we can provide, generally private. Local guides come in handy in this city, as its landmarks are not concentrated in one spot, and can be hard to find on your own. It is a city that on the surface may not appeal to the eye, but you will find Warsaw has a lot to offer, and our favorite tour concentrates on the city's ample 20th century history, especially the effects of WWII and communism. Full of culture, there are always varied events scheduled. Don't miss visiting the Royal Mile, Old Town, and the Palace of Culture. When we send you your customized itinerary you will be able to choose additional excursions to include in your vacation package or consider adding later.

Jewish Warsaw Private Tour by Car

Jewish Warsaw Private Tour by Car

Treblinka Camp Private Tour

Treblinka Camp Private Tour

Majdanek and Lublin Private Day Trip

Majdanek and Lublin Private Day Trip

Zelazowa Wola Private Tour

Zelazowa Wola Private Tour

Warsaw Food Tasting Private Tour

Warsaw Food Tasting Private Tour

WWII Buffs Private Tour by Communist Minibus

WWII Buffs Private Tour by Communist Minibus

Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Warsaw

Spend some time in Warsaw on a tour that takes in other cities in Poland and neighboring countries. Our custom tour packages including Warsaw and other destinations throughout Poland and Europe make multi-city trips hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

Essential Poland in a Week Custom Itinerary

Essential Poland in a Week

Zakopane, Krakow, Warsaw

from$2,475 pp^*

Poland's Tantalizing Trio Custom Itinerary

Poland's Tantalizing Trio

Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk

from$2,525 pp^*

The Regal Cities of Poland and Lithuania Custom Itinerary

The Regal Cities of Poland and Lithuania

Krakow, Warsaw, Vilnius

from$2,625 pp^*

Budapest and Poland's Best Custom Itinerary

Budapest and Poland's Best

Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw

from$3,175 pp^*

Luxury Tour of Poland Custom Itinerary

Luxury Tour of Poland

Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk

from$5,675 pp^*

Poland's Delightful Christmas Markets Custom Itinerary

Poland's Delightful Christmas Markets

Krakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw, Gdansk

Poland Off The Beaten Path Custom Itinerary

Poland Off The Beaten Path

Gdansk, Torun, Mikolajki, Bialowieza, Kazimierz Dolny, Warsaw

from$4,750 pp^*

Jewish Heritage Tour of Poland Custom Itinerary

Jewish Heritage Tour of Poland

Warsaw, Lodz, Krakow, Rzeszow, Lublin, Warsaw

from$5,000 pp^*

WWII Tour of Poland Custom Itinerary

WWII Tour of Poland

Gdansk, Warsaw, Lublin, Krakow

from$4,600 pp^*

Dark History in Germany & Poland Custom Itinerary

Dark History in Germany & Poland

Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin, Munich

from$3,675 pp^*

From Bavaria to the Heart of Poland Custom Itinerary

From Bavaria to the Heart of Poland

Munich, Berlin, Poznan, Warsaw, Krakow

from$3,750 pp^*

The Polish Grand Tour Custom Itinerary

The Polish Grand Tour

Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Warsaw

from$3,400 pp^*

A Peek Behind the Iron Curtain Custom Itinerary

A Peek Behind the Iron Curtain

Berlin, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw

from$4,550 pp^*

Nature & National Parks of Poland Custom Itinerary

Nature & National Parks of Poland

Gdansk, Mikolajki, Kiermusy, Bialowieza, Warsaw, Kazimierz Dolny, Krak...

from$7,100 pp^*

Prolonged Polish Peregrination Custom Itinerary

Prolonged Polish Peregrination

Warsaw, Bialowieza, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Wroclaw, Zakopane, Krakow, ...

from$7,325 pp^*

* Starting price is per person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy in 3 star accommodation, in the most affordable month an itinerary is offered. Airfare to Europe is not included.

Click on your choice of itinerary, select number of travelers in your party, month of travel, and desired star level of accommodation to get an approximate price. Submit the enquiry form with any additional details and we can start planning your customized trip.

Where to stay in Warsaw

Warsaw has no real single city center, as its attractions are scattered, so picking the best place to stay depends on what you want to see and do in Warsaw. Most of our recommended hotels are near the Old Town, although some are closer to the Palace of Culture and Science. Once we start preparing your customized itinerary, we will present our recommended options for you to select from.

Central Boutique B&B in Warsaw

Central Boutique B&B

This charming boutique hotel features atmospheric antique furnishings, a delicious breakfast, and very helpful staff to take care of you.

Iconic Luxury Hotel in Warsaw

Iconic Luxury Hotel

A landmark luxury hotel on Warsaw's Royal Route featuring elegant rooms and all the facilities you'd expect of a five star property.

Modern Design Hotel in Warsaw

Modern Design Hotel

Great pick for those who are looking for a nice and modern design hotel close to the main sights in Warsaw. Side note: best beds in the city.

What we love about Warsaw

Team Leader for Greece & Turkey

Warsaw was one of the cities that I didn't fall in love at first sight I must admit. It was love at second sight :) One of the things that always fascinates me and makes me feel a deeper appreciation for this city is how the Polish people, after the War, rebuilt the old part of the city according to Bellotto's paintings - really wow! Walking around the city, enjoying Chopin's compositions that comes out from the smart benches... I am a huge fan of museums in Warsaw, Chopin's museum and the Copernicus science centre are a must when visiting Warsaw.

Team Leader for Central Europe & Baltic Region

Warsaw is still struggling with the reputation of a more business city, not very attractive to visitors. The fact is that almost the entire area was destroyed during World War II, so it makes sense that some time was needed to getting back on their feet, and to be honest, you'll be surprised how well this job was done! The Varsovians themselves, who are in this case their own harshest critics, admit that their city has grown enormously over the years, and now it is considered a place that can not be missed during a visit to this part of Europe!

Operations Executive

If you seek pure human emotion and authentic gastronomy experiences you should visit Warsaw. Even though it isn't one of the most appealing European capitals, Warsaw has a lot more to offer than it seems at first glance. Try to imagine a town that was turned to dust, a town where every single person was repelled from their home......and then imagine the town that was completely rebuilt from scratch thanks to the love of its citizens who were persistent enough to build the same city core as it was before WWII. In order to understand the complexity of Warsaw, you should definitely visit the Uprising museum. To me, it evokes some very strong emotions. But Warsaw is not only about history. The city has a strong community that looks forward. Copernicus Science Center will awaken a child inside of you, it is a completely interactive experience. I am so happy that I had a chance to fully understand and experience Warsaw.

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

5.0 / 5

Average of our Guest's Ratings of our trip packages including Warsaw, based on 27 reviews

Review by Adalie, Ray, Anne & Andy

Adalie, Ray, Anne & Andy

Ohio

JayWay will work with you to create the trip of your dreams! From Zakopane to Krakow, Warsaw and Gdansk - and the many small towns in between - we had a wonderful time!

Year : 2024
Visited : Poland
Itinerary : Zakopane, Krakow, Warsaw, Kazimierz Dolny, Bialowieza, Mikolajki, Torun, Gdansk
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Andrew & Rosalie

Andrew & Rosalie

Arizona

The planning of such a big trip was so easy from start to finish. I will be recommending JayWay Travel to friends and family. Thank you for our dream trip.

Year : 2024
Visited : Poland
Itinerary : Warsaw, Bialowieza, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Wroclaw, Zakopane, Krakow
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Terry & Robin

Terry & Robin

Florida

It was so relaxing to know that we were being taken care of, while still being so personal and ""on our own"" instead of with a big group. The worst part was when we were around groups of other Americans that were so demanding and unaware that they were the strangers there.

Year : 2024
Visited : Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands
Itinerary : Helsinki, Tallinn, Parnu, Riga, Klaipeda, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Amsterdam
Rating :

5 / 5

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Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Warsaw

How can I get around Warsaw?

Warsaw and its landmarks are much more spread out that other Polish cities. The Old Town itself is walkable, but you can also buy a 20-minute bus ticket there from throughout the city for less than a dollar. If you want to visit places further, it's worth asking your hotel reception to order a taxi, although there is also a good streetcar network that extends out from the city center.

How long should I stay in Warsaw?

We recommend 2-3 nights, which gives you time to explore the Old Town, and visit the city's most impressive museums, such as the POLIN and Warsaw Rising Museum.

How can I get local currency in Warsaw?

We recommend visiting the many bank ATMs scattered throughout the capital.

Does Warsaw have options for people with dietary restrictions?

Warsaw is consistently rated one of the best cities in the world for vegans. The overall culinary scene is diverse, offering a variety of options for every taste and dietary restriction.