Warsaw winter city tour with illuminations and Christmas markets
Feel the magic of Christmas! You will see the city’s main attractions in the beautiful scenery of Christmas lights which decorate the must-see places in Warsaw! Old Town, Castle Square (the biggest Christmas tree in Warsaw), Royal Route, Royal Lazienki Park and even Wilanow Palace and gardens. Discover the city’s fascinating history while being enchanted by the mesmerizing Christmas shows
Prices from 50 EUR
Up to 8 people or private tour
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Available everyday
Highlights
- top sights in Warsaw: Old Town, Market Square, Royal Palace, Royal Route, Łazienki Royal Park
- all the best illumination sites in the city
- the most iconic photo stops
- amazing stories told by local guides
- combination of walking and ride by minibus
- entry to the Wilanów Palace gardens included
- transportation by car or public transport
From 60€ per person /
4.89 69 opinions
You will see:
Warsaw Old Town
Warsaw Old Town was almost completely destroyed during World War 2 and later rebuilt with great attention to details. Colourful tenements an... [ Read more ]
The Old Town Market Place
The Old Town Market Place is the oldest part of the Old Town, Here, the Warsaw Mermaid has been standing since 1855.... [ Read more ]
Royal Castle in Warsaw
Royal Castle – the pride of Warsaw completely rebuilt after its destruction during World War 2. As a part of the Warsaw Old ... [ Read more ]
Royal Route
Walking down Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street (Royal Route) you can pass many important sites. In St. Anne’s Church, you can climb up it... [ Read more ]
Presidential Palace
The official residence of the president of Poland, once hosted the authors of the Constitution of May 3, 1791. Also here, Frederic Chopin pl... [ Read more ]
University of Warsaw
The largest university in Poland, for many years continuously placed on the list of the best Polish universities. ... [ Read more ]
Holy Cross Church
A beautiful baroque building with a distinctive statue of Christ. It is here that the heart of Frederic Chopin is hidden.... [ Read more ]
Lazienki Royal Park
Lazienki Royal Park consists of the Royal Gardens, that have been existing there since the 18th century, the Frederic Chopin's monument whic... [ Read more ]
Wilanow Palace
Wilanow Palace - a summer residence of King John III Sobieski, also known as the 'Polish Versailles'. The Wilanow complex, situated 10 km fr... [ Read more ]
Tour plan
The tour starts next to the Warsaw Mermaid at the Old Town Market Place. We will spend a few minutes here to see the Christmas Market. You can try famous Polish specialties like smoked highlanders' cheese "oscypek", various candies and drink mulled wine or hot tea. Seasonal souvenirs and handicrafts are also available. The market is made up of wooden chalets richly decorated with chains and lights. You will move to the Castle Square with Sigismund’s Column. This is where the biggest Christmas tree in Warsaw lits up every winter. Then you will admire the magnificent Royal Castle – a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is covered with magical snow-like illuminations.
At St. Anne’s Church, our guide takes you for a stroll along the Royal Route decorated with Christmas lights. You will move down the Krakowskie Przedmiescie street, where you will pass the Presidential Palace, the University of Warsaw, the Holy Cross Church with Frederick Chopin's heart, the Kopernik monument. On the way you will have a curtain of lights above your heads. Then, you will reach the next point of the tour – Royal Lazienki Park by public bus (ticket included). There, plenty of colorful lights along Chinese Alley will remind you of dreams from your childhood. The route includes the most important tourist sites: the Palace on the Isle, the New Orangery and the Myslewicki Palace. You will walk among stunning light figures as well. You can stay there on your own for a little longer or you can return to the Warsaw palm tree with the guide. Here the tour ends. From Friday to Sunday we would encourage you to continue on your own to the Garden of lights and mapping shows in Wilanow Palace.
Tour by car - Warsaw Winter Tour
If you decide to book the tour by car, you can be picked up at your hotel or you can meet with the guide at the old town (up to you!). During the tour you will see all the places mentioned above (old town, Krakowskie Przedmiescie avenue, royal park) plus you will drive to see the Wilanow Palace. In the winter time it is surrounded b the Royal Garden of Light – an outdoor, open-air exhibition which contains hundreds of diodes making extraordinary shapes. You will be impressed by an over 70-meter-long tunnel, illuminated pergola, avenue planted with vines. Apart of that, you will see the newly opened Rose Garden, full of color-changing light flowers and an illuminated fountain. On weekends we invite you for a spectacular three-dimensional show – mappings. It combines light, pictures and sound displayed on the facade of the palace.
Afterward, you will be transferred back to the Old Town or to your hotel.
The duration of the walking tour: up to 3 hours
The duraton of the tour by car: up to 4-5 hours
When booking you can choose the number of people up to 8 people. For the larger groups please contact us at info@abpoland.com.
Prices
180EUR
/ group of 1-3 people / 3-hour walking tour
280EUR
/ group of 1-3 people / up to 4-5 -hour tour by car
20EUR
/ each additional person
20EUR
/ person for mapping in Wilanow (tickets included)
Price includes
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide (other languages available on request)
- Group transportation by public transport or by car (choose while booking)
Transportation
Renault Trafic
1 - 8 passengers
Included in the price
Renault Trafic
1 - 8 passengers
Mercedes Vito
1 - 7 passengers
Included in the price
Mercedes Vito
1 - 7 passengers
individually regulated backrests of each seat, more space
VW Passat
1 - 3 passengers
Included in the price
VW Passat
1 - 3 passengers
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Reviews
Robert H posted 2020-07-04 on TripAdvisor
Top class tour operator!
I participated in a few events organized by AB Poland Travel - Tours. They are extremely professional and trustworthy. Everything was organized perfectly. Piotr and his crew are very friendly, helpful and patient. I highly recommend this company! You will not be disappointed.
dcamargo posted 2020-08-18 on TripAdvisor
Highly recommended
Fair price, excellent customer support, guide had full knowledge and nice transportation. Would do a
trip with them again.
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This was our first time in Poland, planned around the Iron Maiden concert in Warsaw, and we wanted to experience as much WWII history as possible. From start to finish, our journey with AB Poland Travel was unforgettable. Thanks to Magda and Zuzanna’s outstanding coordination, every detail—from hotel bookings to taxi transfers—and daily schedules.
Each guide brought their own expertise and passion. Jurek and Jacek took us through Lublin, Majda nek, and Sobibór, weaving personal stories and deep historical insight into an emotional, humbling day. Wojtek led us to the Wolf’s Lair and Mamerki with an academic’s precision. Paweł brought Warsaw’s history alive, from the Old Town to local hangouts, Warsaw Ghetto sites, and later guided us through Treblinka and the Białowieża forest. Even our long day to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Kraków with Jacek was expertly managed—an intense, meaningful experience.
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