Warsaw WW2 Audio Walking Tour & Old Town Self-Guided

Summary

WW2 Warsaw Self-Guided Walk with VoiceMap App

This self-guided Warsaw WW2 walking tour lets you explore Old Town’s wartime stories using your phone and headphones. Pause anytime for photos or snacks, hear local voices and sound effects, and visit places like the Mały Powstaniec memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—all at your own pace for as long as you want.

What’s the experience like?

We’d just crossed into the edge of Warsaw Old Town when the audio guide in my headphones started—soft Polish music first, then this calm voice telling us to look left at a row of bullet-scarred bricks. It was chilly, that kind of sharp spring wind that makes you zip your jacket higher, and honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so pulled in right away. My partner stopped to snap a photo of the Mały Powstaniec statue—the “Little Insurgent”—and for a second we just stood there, listening to the story about child fighters during the uprising. There was this faint smell of fresh bread from a bakery nearby, mixing weirdly with all those heavy memories.

The best part about this private Warsaw WW2 audio tour? We could wander at our own pace—pause when something caught our eye or if we wanted to duck into a café for coffee (which we did, twice). The guide’s voice would pick up right where we left off. At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, there were school kids laying flowers and an old man humming what sounded like an old war song. Our phones buzzed with directions but mostly stayed in our pockets; it felt more like being shown around by someone who actually lived here than following some rigid route.

By the time we reached the statue of Piłsudski—the final stop—I realized how much ground we’d covered without even noticing. Three kilometers, maybe more if you count our detours through Saxon Garden and that quick stop for pierogi. The whole thing felt strangely personal: stories layered over streets still busy with trams and people heading home. I still think about that moment at sunset when the light hit those old stones just right—like history wasn’t something far away at all.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Warsaw WW2 Historical Walk

• Explore Warsaw Old Town and surroundings
• Visit Mały Powstaniec memorial
• Learn about Warsaw's WW2 history
• Pause at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Hear about Marshal Józef Piłsudski

Top questions

Is this Warsaw WW2 audio tour suitable for families?

Yes, it’s family-friendly—kids can join in strollers or on foot, and stories are engaging for all ages.

Do I need internet access during the self-guided tour?

Nope! Once downloaded via VoiceMap, all audio and maps work offline throughout your walk.

How long does the private Warsaw WW2 walking tour take?

The main route is about 90 minutes, but you can pause anytime to explore or take breaks—it’s totally flexible.

Are there accessibility options for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, all areas on this tour are wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams or strollers.

What’s included

Your experience includes lifetime access to the full ‘Warsaw at War: 1939-1945’ audio tour on VoiceMap, offline maps and narration (so no roaming fees), plus total flexibility—you can start whenever you want, pause anywhere for food or photos, and explore with friends or solo as suits you best.