Bialowieza National Park tour from Warsaw: See European bison

Get up close to European bison without the hassle of driving yourself.

A small group tour from Warsaw to Bialowieza National Park, Poland's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and lunch included. You explore the Strict Protection Reserve and the European Bison Show Reserve, where you stand face to face with the bison, then visit Park Palace gardens and the Orthodox Parish of St. Nicholas before returning to Warsaw.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bialowieza National Park tour from Warsaw

• Pickup from Warsaw hotel at 7am
• Drive to Bialowieza National Park (4 hours)
• Visit Strict Protection Reserve
• Visit European Bison Show Reserve
• Explore Park Palace garden
• Visit Orthodox Parish of St. Nicholas
• Drive back to Warsaw hotel

The experience

The tour starts with a 7am pickup from your Warsaw hotel and a four-hour drive by car or minibus to Bialowieza. Once there, you move between the park's main zones: the Strict Protection Reserve, where an English-speaking guide leads you through the oldest protected forest in Europe, and the European Bison Show Reserve, a managed area where you see the bison up close. The reserve closes Mondays from mid-October through mid-April, so timing matters if you're visiting in winter.

Between the reserves, you visit Park Palace, a formal garden within the park grounds, and the Orthodox Parish of St. Nicholas, a working church that reflects the region's history. Lunch is a quick traditional meal (pierogi and water) eaten during the day. The drive back to Warsaw takes another four hours, so you arrive at your hotel in the evening after a full 15-hour day.

The tour runs as a small group, not private, which means you share the minibus and guide with other travelers. If you book a shared car and no other travelers are scheduled that day, the operator will either offer you alternative dates or charge a supplement to run the vehicle as private. English is the standard guide language. Other languages are available on request with advance notice.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transportation by car or minibus.
• English-speaking driver and guide in the Strict Protection Reserve.
• entry to the European Bison Show Reserve and access to Park Palace and the Orthodox Parish of St. Nicholas.
• a traditional lunch of pierogi and water.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

3 options

Standard carUp to 8 people · Guide in 6 languages · No fixed timeA compact sedan or saloon car for 1 to 3 people, or an Opel Vivaro for 4 to 8 people; pickup is included

Premium CarUp to 7 people · Guide in 6 languages · No fixed timeA 2016 model Mercedes Vito; includes pickup

Super premium carUp to 7 people · Guide in 6 languages · No fixed timeA Mercedes Vito for up to 7 people (2026 model) or a Mercedes GLE SUV 4MATIC, depending on current availability; pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot recommended with back problems

Operated by AB Poland Travel

Is this one for you?Book the standard car if you're comfortable sharing the minibus with other travelers and want the lowest price. The premium or super premium options give you a newer or larger vehicle in the same shared-group format. If no other travelers book your date, you'll need to choose an alternative date or pay extra for a private vehicle. Ask about this possibility when you reserve.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the European Bison Show Reserve, and can I see bison there?

The European Bison Show Reserve is a managed area within Bialowieza where bison are kept in a semi-natural setting. You see them up close during the tour, which is the main draw of the visit. The reserve closes on Mondays from October 15 through April 15, so plan accordingly if you're traveling in winter.

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Bialowieza?

The drive is about four hours each way. With the time spent exploring the park, visiting the palace and church, and eating lunch, the full tour runs 15 hours from pickup to return.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Both the transportation and the sites visited accommodate wheelchairs, though you should confirm specific access details with the operator when booking.

What happens if I book a shared car but I'm the only traveler that day?

If no other travelers book the same date, the operator offers you either an alternative date or the option to pay a supplement to run the minibus as a private tour for your group.