Masovia, Poland

Warsaw

Warsaw's Old Town was rebuilt brick by brick after the Second World War, and the city tells its wartime story in moving museums.

Warsaw: Old Town Warsaw Walking Tour
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The city on foot

Poland's capital was almost completely destroyed in 1944. Its Old Town was carefully reconstructed and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The centre stretches from the Old Town along the Royal Route, with parks, palaces and modern towers beyond.

What makes Warsaw distinctive

  • The rebuilt Old Town
  • The Royal Route
  • The Warsaw Uprising Museum
  • Chopin's city

Walking tours in Warsaw

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old Town

    The rebuilt historic core.

  • Praga

    An old district across the river.

  • Śródmieście

    The modern centre.

Free self-guided walk

Old Town and the Royal Route

A free self-guided walk in Warsaw, from the Barbican through the rebuilt Old Town along the Royal Route.

2.5 km · 6 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Royal Route

    From the Old Town along Krakowskie Przedmieście.

  2. Vistula boulevards

    Riverside paths.

  3. Łazienki Park

    Paths around the palace.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Distances

    The Old Town to Łazienki Park is about 4 km.

  • Winter

    Cold and snowy.

When to visit

  • Spring and summer

    Free Chopin concerts in Łazienki Park on summer Sundays.

  • Autumn

    Mild.

  • Winter

    Cold.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Chopin Airport is about 20 minutes from the centre by train.

  • By rail

    Trains reach Kraków in about two and a half hours.

Local transport

  • Metro, trams and buses

    Cover the city.

Questions travellers ask about Warsaw

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Was the Old Town really rebuilt?

Yes; it was reconstructed after 1945 using old paintings and records.

Is Warsaw walkable?

The centre is; use trams for longer distances.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.