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Warsaw self-guided walking tour

From Stalin to the Old Town: The Soul of Warsaw

Discover the fascinating contrast between monumental Socialist Realism and the meticulously reconstructed Old Town. This walk leads you along the Royal Route, where history intertwines with legends of the Warsaw Mermaid and miraculously preserved Baroque churches. Experience a city that literally rose from the ashes to become one of Europe's most dynamic capitals.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
93minutes
3.6 kmdistance
10stops
Audio guideFormat
From Stalin to the Old Town: The Soul of Warsaw
Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Warsaw without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Warsaw walking tour

Map for Warsaw walking tour with 10 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Pałac Kultury i Nauki, Nowy Świat, Kościół Wizytek, St. Anne's Church, and 6 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Pałac Kultury i Nauki in Warsaw
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    1Pałac Kultury i NaukiAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1955 · Architect: Lev Rudnev · Style: socialist realism · Height: 230 m · Wikidata

  2. Nowy Świat in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    2Nowy ŚwiatBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1640 · Wikidata

  3. Kościół Wizytek in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    3Kościół WizytekChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1761 · Architect: Carlo Antonio Bay · Style: baroque architecture · Named after: Joseph · Wikidata

  4. St. Anne's Church in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    4St. Anne's Church

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1454 · Architect: Tylman van Gameren, Giovanni Battista Gisleni … · Style: baroque architecture … · Named after: Saint Anne · Wikidata

  5. Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    5Krakowskie PrzedmieścieBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  6. Kanonia in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    6KanoniaSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  7. Gnojna Góra in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    7Gnojna GóraViewpoint

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  8. Rynek Starego Miasta in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    8Rynek Starego MiastaSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  9. Muzeum Warszawy in Warsaw
    Adrian Grycuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    9Muzeum WarszawyMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1936 · Wikidata

  10. Barbakan in Warsaw
    Carlos Delgado / CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

    10BarbakanCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1548 · Architect: Jan Baptysta Wenecjanin · Style: Renaissance architecture · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Warsaw — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Pałac Kultury i Nauki, Nowy Świat, Kościół Wizytek, St. Anne's Church, Krakowskie Przedmieście, Kanonia and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Pałac Kultury i Nauki and ends at Barbakan. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 93 minutes for 10 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.