The 15 Best Warsaw Tours & Experiences

1.Chopin Concert in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,287 reviews · 1 hour · from $26Our pick

Spend one hour in a historic townhouse behind St. John’s Cathedral, hearing Chopin performed by pianists such as Katarzyna Glensk and Joanna. The small salon setting, restored Pleyel piano, unnumbered seating, and choice of Polish mead or apple juice make this a personal, easy-to-fit Warsaw evening activity.

“The venue held 50 people and was acoustic. No one was more than 30 feet from the pianist and her piano. The pianist I saw was amazing. The small glass of honey mead or apple juice at intermission was a nice touch. I am not a classical music expert, being more of a classical rock fan, but I could not have been happier with the entire event.”

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2.Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,640 reviews · 54 min · from $20

Cruise the Vistula from Marina Warszawa aboard a replica Galar boat, with room for up to 12 people per boat. You’ll pass bridges, beaches, Praga, PGE Narodowy, the Copernicus Science Center, and Old Town. Bring headphones for the QR-code audio guide, and dress warmly.

“Great experience! Very kind people and nice tour. Also there is free winter tea and mulled wine.”

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3.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,516 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Spend 150 minutes walking Warsaw’s Royal Route and Old Town with an English-speaking guide. See Copernicus, Chopin’s heart, the Presidential Palace, Warsaw University, city walls, and the rebuilt Royal Castle while guides such as Michael, Andrzej, Anna, and Michal bring Poland’s difficult past to life.

“Lucas was an excellent tour guide. I learned a bunch even though I’ve made many trips to the city.”

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4.Warsaw Concert: Chopin – Painted by Candlelights with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,442 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour in Warsaw’s Chopin Salon, a 42-seat living-room venue near the National Museum. Hear Chopin and related works from pianists such as Thuy Melissa Dao and Toshiki Ishii, with candlelight, Tomasz Sikora’s portrait projections, white wine, and a sweet treat.

“really nice and intimate room. lots of explanation about Watch pice played”

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5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 1,415 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $41

See Warsaw from an open-top sightseeing bus on two routes linking the Old Town, Palace of Culture, Warsaw Rising Museum, National Museum, Łazienki Royal Park, Praga, and more. Your 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket includes multilingual audio commentary, but attraction entry and food cost extra.

“Wycieczka była dobrze zorganizowana. Miała ciekawą trasę i dobrze przygotowany system informacyjny. Miejsca zatrzymania autobusu były dobrze oznaczone. Jedyną słabością oferty jest pani w informacji telefonicznej. Jest opryskliwa i niegrzeczna. Niechętnie udziela informacji.”

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6.POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

Use your one-day ticket to explore POLIN’s permanent exhibition, plus a temporary show if available. Eight galleries trace Jewish life in Poland from the first settlements to today through artifacts, paintings, sound, film, and hands-on displays. An audio guide is included, with Polish and English support.

“Polin Museum – Informative and Engaging Audio Tour We chose the English audio guide, which was clear, detailed, and very easy to follow. The tour lasted about two hours and was a fantastic experience overall. The museum is thoughtfully designed, offering a deep and engaging insight into the history of Polish Jews. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Warsaw!”

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7.#1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Optional Premium 1 Hour Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Top rated

Start at Labirynt Club on Chmielna Street at 8 pm with an optional one-hour open bar, drinking games, and local guides such as Isabelle, Iraam, Sofiane, and Juliusz. Then visit several bars before skipping the line at a Warsaw nightclub. It suits solo visitors and social groups.

“Had a great night and lots of fun. Having the unlimited drinks in first pub was great but shots thereafter were a bit of a let down.”

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8.Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 788 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

In Warsaw’s Koneser Center, a guide such as Wojtek, Benjamin, or Julia leads you through four interactive galleries on Polish vodka. You’ll finish with a 20-minute tasting of four vodkas, then can continue upstairs at the 3/4 Koneser Cocktail Bar.

“A very nice and we'll laid out museum, very factual and engaging”

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9.Chopin Concerts at Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 687 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

At Fryderyk Concert Hall in Warsaw’s Old Town, you’ll hear a one-hour, two-part Chopin recital on a Steinway piano, with sparkling wine or orange juice at intermission. Performers vary, and you can meet the pianist afterward. The candlelit, 19th-century-style room makes this a polished cultural stop.

“It was amazing experience. Very talented performers and beautiful interior and very friendly staff🙂”

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10.Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 666 reviews · 1 day · from $13

At Warsaw’s Museum World of Illusion, you’ll explore more than 60 hands-on optical tricks, including a Vortex Tunnel, Mirror Room, holograms, and physics-bending displays. Choose a family ticket or skip-the-line entry, with Polish and English assistance available.

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11.Pub Crawl with Optional 1-Hour Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 651 reviews · from $20

Start at Makulatura Club with guides such as Julius, Iza, Isabel, or Gui, then play drinking games, visit three more bars, and finish with VIP entry to a city-center club. Choose a welcome drink or one hour of unlimited beer and mixed drinks. Expect an international, social night out.

“I really enjoyed, nice and amazong guide. I love tall of them. I had a great time here in Warsaw. Thanks.”

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12.3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour of Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 624 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Ride a comfortable city bike through Warsaw with guides such as Marcin, Jakub, and Maria. In three relaxed hours, you’ll visit Old Town, the Royal Route, the Palace of Culture, Chopin sites, the Vistula Boulevards, and more, with a 30-minute café break.

“Marcin was an amazing guide. You could tell he is really passionate about what he was talking about and the history of the city and country. The tour route was great! 10/10 would highly recommend this!!”

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13.Tour to Krakow and Auschwitz by Train with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 603 reviews · from $174

Travel from Warsaw by express train, visit Auschwitz and Birkenau with an English-speaking guide, then spend three hours around Krakow’s Old Town. Drivers such as Maciej and Michael may help with station transfers, while guides including Peter explain the camp with care and clarity.

“the tour operator has done an extra ordinary/excellent job. They have gone out of ways and made an excellent memories of the trip. Aushwitz is all about history but Krakow is all about beauty. My life long hope to visit Auschwitz was successful due to the help provided by AV Everest travel. I am really grateful to them.”

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14.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 599 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk from Sigismund’s Column through Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town, Royal Castle Gardens, New Town, Jewish heritage sites, and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Guides such as Anthony, Antek, Thomas, and Anton combine clear history, personal stories, humor, and practical restaurant tips.

“Great tour. Interesting and tragic history. Would 100 per cent recommend”

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15.Warsaw’s No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

At Pierogi & More in Warsaw, you’ll learn pierogi dough, fillings, folding tricks, and cooking methods in a class of up to 10 people. Vegetarian and vegan options are available by request. Afterward, eat the dumplings you made and sample Polish liqueurs with your hosts.

“This was great fun for the whole family. Ben did an amazing job teaching how to make pierogi and providing exceptional hospitality, humor and information about the food and traditions surrounding it. He went above and beyond by offering recommendations about things to see and do in town and answered endless questions from the entire group. This was a fun way to spend an evening in Warsaw and a delicious dinner with new people.”

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