Warsaw’s Old Town Square, or Rynek Starego Miasta, is the vibrant heart of the historic center and one of the city's most picturesque spots. Originally laid out in the late 13th century, the square served as a bustling marketplace and civic hub for centuries. Though nearly destroyed during World War II, it was painstakingly rebuilt in the postwar years, with such accuracy that it earned UNESCO World Heritage status as a symbol of outstanding reconstruction.
Surrounded by rows of colorful, pastel-toned townhouses, the square exudes charm and old-world character. Each building reflects a different chapter of the city’s history, with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque influences blending harmoniously. At its center stands the beloved Mermaid of Warsaw statue, the city’s symbol and a tribute to its legendary protector.
Today, the square is a lively gathering place filled with cafés, restaurants, galleries, and street performers. It’s the perfect spot to pause, soak up the atmosphere, and admire how Warsaw's spirit endures through beauty, culture, and resilience. Whether in summer when it buzzes with activity or in winter when it’s draped in holiday lights, Old Town Square captures the essence of Warsaw like few other places.
Warsaw is a bustling city that has become Poland’s preeminent cultural and economic hub and can be explored easily on foot.
On your private tour, you will:
Warsaw has been called the “Phoenix City” because of its repeated history of rising from the devastation of invasions, wars, and tyrannical rulers. The worst of this occurred during WW2 when, after the Warsaw uprising against the Nazi German occupation, many of the city’s finest monuments were razed. However, the reconstruction work that has taken place since the war ensures that Warsaw is a city with some majestic landmarks and sights.
On your walking tour, your private guide will take you to some of the most important historical and cultural sites of this magnificent city, beginning with the castle, where you will have the chance to admire its spectacular architecture, paintings, and décor.
Then you’ll visit the Old Town in the heart of the city, and experience the striking mixture of architectural styles in one of the most beautiful squares in Warsaw.
Admire the impressive Royal Castle, a replica of the official residence of the Polish monarchs, the original being destroyed in WW2 by the Nazis. At the end of your tour, your guide will happily recommend the best places for you to dine and explore during the rest of your stay in Warsaw.
Warsaw is a bustling city that has become Poland’s preeminent cultural and economic hub, the ad can be explored easily on foot.
On your private tour, you will:
Your tour begins with some of the most important historical and cultural sites of the city in Old Town, where you will see the striking mix of architectural styles woven throughout the area. Then you’ll explore the castle, where you will have the chance to admire its spectacular architecture, paintings, and décor. You will see the impressive Royal Castle, a replica of the official residence of the Polish monarchs, the original being destroyed in WW2 by the Nazis. After your castle tour, you will stop for lunch at a place your guide recommends, where you can enjoy a bit of free time.
In the afternoon, you’ll be taken to see one of the best bird’s eye views of the city, over 375 feet above the city. Then, visit one of the most spectacular old palaces in Europe – the seventeenth-century Wilanow Palace, which has survived two world wars and Poland’s numerous border changes. On your private tour, your guide will take you through the palace, where you’ll have the chance to see the museum’s collection and hear how many of the pieces were stolen under the Nazi regime and the efforts to recover the pieces after the war. After the palace museum, your guide will take you through the equally impressive gardens, the grounds’ cemetery, and the Church of St Anna Wilanow. At the conclusion of your tour, you will be taken back to Warsaw, where you can either be dropped off at your hotel or at a place of your choosing in the city centre.
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