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Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Warsaw. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Praga district where you’ll experience a different Warsaw, like a local with a local by your side!

Destination

Warsaw, Poland

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Polski, Italiano, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Rusalka Bar Mleczny - Warsaw to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Off the Beaten Track

   Done with the main highlights of Warsaw? Check out Praga. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Warsaw. Check out Praga Parka, Vistula river beach and more!

4. The Real Deal

   Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their Warsaw from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!

5. Personalized Recommendations

   Want to explore more of the area after the tour? Your host is happy to recommend their favorite eateries and where to take a break while wandering in this vibrant area

6. Unique Plan

   Depending on your host, this tour will be experienced based on their knowledge, passion, and expertise. Pick a host that matches your interests and see their city through their eyes!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Veerle🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Sebastian)

13 June 2025

We had a Nice guide trip through Praga, a mess known area of Warschau. Sebastian told us Nice things tot known, showed us places en building we would Just would had passed by. The four of US enjoyded from the beginning untill the end, when Sebastian left US on the site of the wodkamuseum. Also worth visting. Thank you Sebastian Gids Sebastian

Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sebastian)

1 June 2025

Die Führung mit Sebastian war sehr interessant, kurzweilig und spannend. Sebastian weiss viel zu erzählen und hat uns die Geschichte Pragas auf interessante Weise näher gebracht. Sehr zu empfehlen.Spannende Tour durch Praga

Eva

(About local Sebastian)

30 May 2025

Sebastian was a great guide, really knowledgeable and animated, and obviously very enthusiastic about the history and culture of Praga. I would highly recommend! Great guide, great tour!

Iris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

25 April 2025

We really liked Sebastian. He was very knowledgeable about the buildings, the history, the religions, and he recommended a great restaurant for us which is right where he ended the tour, the Koneser Grill. It was perfect. Praga

Anneli

(About local Malina)

21 April 2025

We truly enjoyed our walking tour with Malina in the Praga-district. It had a nice mix of different sights and she was good-humoured and knowledgeable.

Natalie 🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Marcin )

1 November 2024

Door een volledig andere buurt te wandelen kregen we meer een echt zicht op het leven in Warschau. Het was een zeer aangename gids en wist ons veel te vertellen. Hij ging met ons naar plaatsen waar we zelf niet zouden weten. Echt een aanrader.was een hele leuke tour.

Fer🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Malina)

27 October 2024

Malina showed us the local life and history of the Praga district using her own family history as a vehicle, and without overwhelming the tour historical facts and without romanticizing history. She gracefully answered our many question on economics, sociology, history, and linguisticsGet to know the real Praga

Thorir 🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Marcin )

14 October 2024

We took a walk with Marcin around Praga and couldn't be happier! Marcin has great deal of knowledge and humor which makes the tour a great add to a stay in warsaw. Marcin took us to places I don't think we would have ever found. Praga is a fascinating part of Warsaw. So friendly and nice!

Mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marcin )

7 July 2024

Marcin was a very friendly guide. It was an extremely hot day but we walked around Praga at a nice pace. Saw some great areas and also learned some history. Thanks Great fun....

Søren🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Marcin )

20 May 2024

My husband and I booked Marcin for a walk of Praga. We are so glad we did. It felt like walking around with a friend. First of all Marcin made the area accessible. We could have walked around by ourselves, but Praga doesn't have many sights in the conventionel way - you need to know what to look for. We covered history and the present and also music and ethics and talked about our lives in generel. We also got some great advice for the area of Warsaw where we stayed. Like Walking with a Friend

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcin )

31 October 2023

We had Marcin for 2 days of walk around tours. I really knew thing about Warsaw history. Thanks to Marcin I feel like I know this city and its history better now. it felt like I made a friend by the end!Made the History of Warsaw come alive!

Irina🇬🇪 Georgia

(About local Marcin )

18 August 2023

I read that Praga district is becoming more and more interesting nowadays, there is a lot to see and do. For example street art, cool places to hang out and more. I wrote to Marcin that we are interested in street art and basically everything about art. He showed us some murals yes, but did not know anything about why or how they got created, no background at all. He walked us around the districted and it was interesting to see yes, but all the same - he basically talked about the contrasts with the new and old buildings and that was all. we went to the old town market and it was closed, I mean literally nothing to see but empty stalls (why go there at all?) we found out later that there where many more murals to see in the area (and went ourselves for free this time) and that there was a really cool museum of neon lights and soho factory (also came back later to see it ourselves). As we were staying on the other side of the river in the old town, the going back and forth was time consuming and frankly irritating because we payed for the tour, wrote our interests and could have seen everything in one day! All in all really disappointed :( it is not the first tour we took, we travel a lot and always take private tours in all the cities to get to know the culture and history better. It was the worst experience we ever had. And also the most expensive one we took on this trip. The other tours were amazing, with a lot of background, knowledgable and passionate guides, this was just a huge disappointment. Really disappointed :(

Imanol🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Marcin )

10 April 2023

Very nice experience with Marcin, tottaly reccomendedMust do in Warsaw

Malgorzata🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Marcin )

7 April 2023

My son aged 15 spend an unforgettable afternoon with Marcin and he asked me to write that Marcin really knows the city and is a very cool person. An encyclopedia of knowledge

Urs

(About local Marcin )

25 September 2022

Marcin showed us wonderful, interesting sights off the beaten track. We learned a lot about the history of Warsaw which is not part of the general history books, but highly relevant for understanding and very much appreciating the city. Going down to the border of the Wisutla and looking at the old town from across the river was just one of many highlights. wonderful sights off the beaten track

Karina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marcin )

10 September 2022

We expected more sound information and more knowledge. However, we enjoyed the walk though and Marcin was very polite and nice person.Long distance walk, very basic information

Doris🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marcin )

7 September 2022

The tour with Marcin was diverse, profound and very educational. He took us places that we never would have found on our own. And he is a very empathetic, thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. Thank you for a very interesting morning, Marcin.diverse tour in Praga

Unknown

(About local Marcin )

6 September 2022

Marcin made us discover secrets of Praga and places we would never have found by ourselves. He passes on his knowledge of the city and its history in a way that the 2.5 hours in his company were captivating. We learned a lot. Very interesting

Julia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marcin )

28 July 2022

Marcin was a really nice guy to go and experience the City from a more historical and alternative perspektive. He made us aware if the little Details that make waszaw So special. Thanks Marcin :-) Perfect Tour

Åsa🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Marcin )

21 November 2021

Marcin gave us a lot of insights in history of Praga, people who were inportant and what kind of life and places that are important. We saw unexpected architechture and places. Marcin was a nice and off the beaten track guide with large engagment.Unexpected insights with Marcin in Praga

MARK🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Aleksandra)

31 January 2020

Aleksandra was very helpful in that I made a mistake on the day which I discovered at the last minute and she was able to accommodate the day change. She arrived slightly ahead of the agreed time so great. During the tour she was able to make a couple of detours when she was aware of our particular interests. Recommended. Great

Robin Renee

(About local Aleksandra)

7 November 2019

Very informative and casual - excellent pace, great company, love this side of the city, nice to explore something differentPrague Tour

Siobhan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Aleksandra)

29 October 2019

This tour feels like the real Warsaw from parks to courtyards where you can see where people live to art galleries and of course the local pub which we loved. Its alternative but Fantastic. Aleksandra was so interesting and knowledgeable - if you would like to get away from the hustle and bustle of Warsaw and visit a true neighborhood this is the tour for you! The Real Warsaw

Pedro🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Aleksandra)

15 October 2019

I liked a lot the tour, good to see hidden parts of the town. I liked too the typical foodPersonal tour in Prague

Emanuela🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Aleksandra)

29 August 2019

Thanks a lot, Aleksandra. This was - by far - our best guided tour in Poland. We hope to see you again next time, Emanuela.Best tour ever! Thank you Aleksandra!

Alessandro🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marcin )

17 August 2019

Marcin walked us into the heart of Praga, showing us an alternate Warsaw. Praga is on the other sode of Vistula, and in the middle of a changing phase from poor district to... gentrified-hipster-mecca? Who nows? Anyway it reminds me strong of East Berlin 20 years ago or even more. Through Marcin we had the possibility to deep into the quarter, his houses, his courtyards, hos shops, and discover the signs of the WWII, still present in the memories of peoples and on the walls of some houses. Even if me and my wife had a little organisation problem because of other appointments, Marcin was very flexible and managed to solve it. It was fun to go through Praga along with him and we are grateful for this wonderful opportunity. I suggest Marcin’s tour to everyone interested into digging deep on Warsaw!Streets of Praga

Anita🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marcin )

21 July 2019

Marcin dropped everything to be with us at short notice and took us on a charming tour of the Praga area of Warsaw, opening our eyes to sights we would have otherwise missed. It was refreshing to meet someone so kind who clearly loves his city and wanted us to love it too. Marcin showed us the real Praga

Alison

(About local Marcin )

20 July 2019

Very interesting tour of a little known part of Warsaw. Marcin was quietly confident and did a lovely job of opening our eyes to the unexpectedWarsaw’s Alternative Side: Praga District Tour

Ann Marie

(About local Marta)

15 July 2019

Marta took us to very nice parts of Warsaw. She was very welcoming and she was talking with passion about Warsaw. She showed us the local side of the city. She recommended to us a lot of cool spots as well. That was very nice to spend time with her. Thanks!Nice tour with Marta

Ava

(About local Marcin )

11 July 2019

We had a great tour in the city of Warsaw. Marcin customized the trip so we had a fantastic day. He's an enthusiastic guide with a great personality. We would definitely recommend him as a guide in Warsaw.Amazing tour with Marcin in Warsaw

Jack

(About local Michał)

8 July 2019

Michał seems to be a person who rests while working. He loves spending time with people, he has lots of cordiality and emphaty for them. He is a good advisor and listener. We love to spend time with him. At his house there is always good food made with love and the best wine. He and Kasia, his wife are both people with great heart.Thank you Michal for showing us around in Warsaw

Bob

(About local Aleksandra)

7 July 2019

Alexandra is a cheerful and expressive person, she can tell stories in an interesting way and she knows a lot of special places in Warsaw that you will not find in a travel guide. With her you will never get bored. It is worth going on a trip around Warsaw with OlaCool tour

Ola

(About local Aleksandra)

6 July 2019

Alexandra is a very positive person. always smiling, it's a real soul of the company. It is impossible to be bored with her. She has a lot of interesting ideas. there is nothing impossible for her. Great tour with Alexandra

Anne Heidi

(About local Aleksandra)

4 July 2019

Aleksandra is very kind, easygoing and inteligent. She gave me and my friends a really cool tour in Warsaw:) It was great to meet her!Great tour with Aleksandra

Aiden

(About local Aleksandra)

1 July 2019

Alexandra is one of those people who have the ability to sweep people around her. She has the ability to connect with people of any kind, always happy and interesting to be around her and there is no dull moment with her!!Good day with Alexandra

PAUL🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

10 June 2025

Sebastian is an outstanding tour guide. His deep knowledge of Warsaw’s history, from its medieval roots to WWII and post-war reconstruction, made the walking tour incredibly engaging and meaningful. He brought the city’s past to life with passion, clarity, and moving stories. Professional, articulate, and attentive—this tour was the highlight of my visit. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Warsaw.An Unforgettable Tour with Sebastian

Philipp🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Malina)

8 June 2025

Die Tour war wirklich eine tolle Erfahrung. Malina hat wunderbare polnische Spezialitäten ausgesucht in schönen Restaurants, Cafés und Kneipen. Sie hat alle Fragen zu Warschau, Polen und deren Geschichte beantwortet und mit Erfahrungen aus ihrer eigenen Familie erweitert. Die Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen, danke Malina! Eine fantstische Tour mit Malina

Tyler

(About local Marcin )

8 June 2025

Our guide, Marcin, showed up sick. He was coughing, sweating, and was losing his voice. He should have passed the tour off to someone else. The actual tour took us by some interesting places,but he didn't do much talking because of his voice. He's a nice guy, but I would not recommend him. This is the first and last time I'll just tours with locals. Not worth the money

María Victoria

(About local Maria)

7 June 2025

We spent a wonderful afternoon in Warsaw with Maria. Her knowledge was amazing and we achieved our goal to know the incredible history of this magnificent city. Wonderful Warsaw

Tim-Florian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

2 June 2025

Sebastian did a great introductory tour through the city of Warsaw with us. He is a very polite and well-read, funny guy who can tell you every fact about literally anything you see on your way. We really had a 10/10 experience. Thank you so much for the great tour. I will definitely recommend you to others!Amazing Guide!

cvk7xrsnmq🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sebastian)

1 June 2025

Sebastian hat sich perfect an uns angepasst ( Jung und Alt). Sehr interessant durch die Geschichte von Warschau geführt. In der kurze Zeit ganz viele Infos an uns weiter gegeben. Wir möchten auf jeden Fall noch mal kommen und und die Museen besichtigen. Danke Tolle Führung durch die Altstadt

Steve🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Maria)

28 May 2025

Met Maria, as planned and had a very informative and enjoyable few hours with her. Learned a lot about Warsaw and the people that lived there and some of the troubles they have endured. A Morning With Maria

Unknown

(About local Maria)

26 May 2025

On a passé un super moment en compagnie de notre guide Maria qui nous a raconté l'histoire de Praga en mêlant faits historiques & anecdotes, le tout dans un très bon français & avec le sourire ! Je recommande !Très bonne expérience avec Maria !

Clayton

(About local Sebastian)

12 May 2025

We booked Sebastian for a walking tour on the history of the Warsaw Ghetto Rising and he is one of the best guides we have ever had. He is knowledgeable, informative and engaging. If you want a walking tour around Warsaw I don't believe you will find anyone better.An Excellent Guide

vanloh

(About local Sebastian)

5 May 2025

Wir haben zunächst eine Tour mit Sebastian zu den Klassikern der Innenstadt und Nachmittag durch Praga unternommen. Wir fühlten uns in der Entscheidung bestätigt, keine große Gruppentour zu buchen. Sebastian hat uns kurzweilig und gleichzeitig sachlich kompetent die Highlights erläutert und darüber hinaus das Lebensgefühl der Warschauer geschildert. Ich würde es wieder buchen.Kompetenter und empathischer Stadtführer

Solange🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Marcin )

1 May 2025

Marcin gave us a wonderful tour. Very friendly guide! Recommended!Great guide!

Loris🇫🇷 France

(About local Maria)

27 April 2025

Très bonne visite, vivante et informée, avec Maria. Je recommande vivement !Excellente visite

Francis🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Marcin )

21 April 2025

Marcin is an amazing tour guide who made my visit to Warsaw truly enjoyable. He took me to all the must-see landmarks, but what really stood out were the hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path spots he introduced me to — places I never would’ve found on my own. His deep knowledge of Polish history and politics, as well as his passion for music, made my conversations with him both insightful and engaging. He is also a great photographer — his love for the camera made him my very own photographer. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, passionate, and knowledgeable guide who can show you both the highlights and the hidden treasures of Warsaw, I can’t recommend Marcin highly enough!An Amazing Afternoon Tour with Marcin

Mark🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Malina)

16 April 2025

Malina was brilliant and a lot of fun. There were three of us in Warsaw for work and none of us had been in Poland before. Malina was able to educate us on the history of the city while eating tasty food and having some good laughs. I would do it all over again. Great tour of Warsaw

Michael🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marcin )

16 April 2025

Marcin is a highly-cultured and well-informed individual. We spent 3h together in Central Warsaw, visiting historical and cultural sites, and just wandering around, chatting. If you are seeking a thoughtful guide with excellent knowlege and fluent English, I can highly recommend Marcin! History, Culture, and Current Events