Alternative Warsaw: Free Walking Tour of the Praga District
Multicultural, alternative Praga on Warsaw’s right bank — one of the few districts largely intact after WWII. We explore the heart of Old Praga with its courtyards and street shrines, visit Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish places of worship, learn about the so-called “Hollywood ghetto”, and see street art and street trade. The walk also takes us to the Warsaw Zoo’s bear enclosure, a quirky local landmark.
Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English, Spanish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
St. Florian's Cathedral, Floriańska Street 3 Nearest public transport: Bus/Tram Stop: Park Praski
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Warsaw guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
♿️ Tour suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
There is Warsaw you know. The Old Town, the modern centre, rich shops, and restaurants. But there is also another side. Neglected, dark, and forbidden. Are you ready to play Alice in Wonderland and adventure into the unknown? Let us take you to Praga, the thrilling right bank district of Warsaw.
For many years, the other side of the river was a separate city. Some would say the two sides of Warsaw are still completely different worlds. The architecture of Praga stands out from the rest of the city as it was mostly unharmed during the Second World War. For decades it was considered a no-go zone in Warsaw. Today, things have changed.
With our guides, you will see the multicultural and alternative Praga. Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish places of worship standing next to each other, dilapidated buildings and backyards, street art, and street trade. The so-called “Hollywood ghetto”, an area so run down that it could be used as a set in a Holocaust movie almost with no scenography.
If you are interested in discovering the alternative face of Warsaw check out also our Warsaw Street Art free tour!
Highlights
- 1
Praga District
Warsaw's thrilling right-bank district, unharmed during WWII and considered a forbidden zone for decades.
- 2
Pre-War Architecture
See original buildings that survived the war, offering a glimpse into Warsaw's past.
- 3
Courtyard Shrines
Discover unique, hidden religious shrines located in the backyards of old tenement houses.
- 4
"Hollywood Ghetto"
An area so run down it was used as a film set for Holocaust movies.
- 5
Street Art
Explore the vibrant murals and graffiti that define the alternative character of the district.
Map
St. Florian's Cathedral, Floriańska Street 3 Nearest public transport: Bus/Tram Stop: Park Praski




















