Poland · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A 70-minute cruise on a wooden replica boat in Gdansk, with history, port views, and quiet canals, from $22 per person.
“This was a brilliant boat trip, a fantastic way to see the city and our guide was excellent too.”
Explore 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland at Warsaw’s POLIN Museum, with an excellent audio guide and interactive galleries.
“POLIN is a world class museum and is a wonderful and necessary addition to Warsaw’s cultural offerings. Visitors should be aware that this is an intense experience, although the exhibits are straightforward and try not to play on emotion. One should also allot sufficient time, 2 to 3 hours, to see everything. My only criticism is that I thought there was too much material in the early, pre-18th century history, I was too tired to do real justice to the 19th and 20th century material, with which I am more familiar. The English language audio guide is excellent. Your company did nothing but act as middlemen for the entrance ticket,…”
Gdańsk sunset cruise on a replica Polish galley, passing shipyard cranes, Motława water gates, and Old Town lights.
“They were all very nice and accommodating. The experience was still spectacular even when the sun was hiding that night. The Guide was knowledgeable and cool. He’s funny and made us all comfortable.”
Walk Gdańsk with an English guide on a 2.5-hour route through rebuilt old town, Long Market, St. Mary’s, and the Zuraw crane.
“Fantastic tour and Sandra our guide was great. Her knowledge of the history of Gdansk was excellent. It was very cold but Sandra stopped half way through the tour to allow us to warm up with mulled wine or coffee which made all the difference.”
150-minute German guided walk through Gdansk’s top landmarks, from the Golden Gate to St. Mary’s Church and the medieval crane.
“Gute tour, manchmal etwas viel geschichtliche Daten und Infos, das konnte man sich gar nicht alles merken”
Intimate Chopin recital in Warsaw’s Old Town near the Royal Castle, with Polish mead or apple juice and one unforgettable hour of piano.
“This evening exceeded my expectations by a few hundred percent. The performer the evening I went, Klaudia Kudelko, is an international award winning pianist (including best performer at Carnegie Hall) She gave a virtuoso performance not only delivering moving interpretations of a range Chopin's complex and subtle compositions, but also demonstrating the range and capacities of the piano, an instrument she clearly loves. The setting was intimate, the welcome friendly, the mead delicious. I couldn't imagine a weeknight hour better spent than at this event.”
A 3-hour Krakow food and history walk with pierogi, street snacks, cherry liqueur, and Polish shots. Small group, big flavor.
“the tour was amazing even i don't drink alcohol .We visited 3 or 4 places that they were really beautiful and the food was increíble . Our guide, Jason, did an amazing job explaining us all about the origin of the food and some about of the history of krakow. 10/10 tour. If you are in Krakow don't forget to do this tour”
Cruise Krakow on the Vistula for an hour, passing Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and other top sights with English/Polish pre-recorded commentary.
“Cold ! If doing this trip in the winter months (April included) bring a coat !! Brilliant tour great guide !”
Small-group 3-hour Warsaw highlights tour with hotel pickup, WWII memorial stops, Old Town walking, and Royal Route views.
“This tour was a great introduction to the beautiful and multifaceted city of Warsaw. The guide was incredibly kind and informative, pointing out several notable buildings and sites as we drove, and providing incredible history and perspective on Warsaw and Poland more broadly at every stop. It was a tour that did not shy away from the incredible highs nor the incredible lows of Warsaw’s complex history.”
A 150-minute English walking tour through Warsaw’s Jewish landmarks, from Nożyk Synagogue to ghetto-border streets and the Uprising connection.
“Our Guide, Agneska, was a mine of informations and was very factual, objective. She supported her speech with historical facts. She's passionate and she shared her passion. Was an awesome experience.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Kraków Old Town and Wawel Castle, with free entry stops and an easy ending walk back to the square.
“Very informative and interesting. Maciej was a great and enthusiastic guide with lots of interesting stories and facts. Highly recommend.”
A 3-hour, hotel pickup tour that hits Warsaw Old Town, Łazienki Park, and WWII memorials, with guided bus rides and walks.
“we had a great experience booking this sight seeing tour. it was on september 1st, which is why most streets were blocked so our guide had to improvise. he did very well and he has great humor! unfortunately there was not enough time so we had to see some things from the distance, which is why we gave it 4/5 stars. still - recommended :)!”
Private Fiat 125p tour through Warsaw’s Jewish heritage, from the ghetto wall to Nożyk Synagogue and POLIN, with pickup and guide.
“His knowledge and friendliness. He was on time and was a careful driver I just got back frfom Prague and going thru the mail. I am tired. The Tour guide was SUPERB”
Private 4-hour Warsaw tour by retro Fiat 125p. UNESCO Old Town, Jewish ghetto sites, Praga, plus pickup and an expert English guide.
“Conrad was an awesome Guide! Very informative and friendly. We really enjoyed the whole tour. Would definitely drink a beer with him.”
A 150-minute walk through Warsaw’s Jewish 600-year story, ending at Ghetto Uprising sites and Treblinka deportations.
“The tour was amazing and very insightful. Our guide Magda was very knowledgeable. Her English was impeccable and clear. Thank you very much, Magda!”
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