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 Vistula riverbank and the Warsaw Zoo’s bear enclosure, a quirky local landmark.
Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English, Spanish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
St. Florian's Cathedral, Floriańska Street 3 Nearest public transport: 2 metro station; 3 metro station
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 no matter the weather. High or low temperatures, rain or snow is not a reason for us to cancel our tours. We are always here for you. The only reason for cancellations are extreme weather conditions (like heavy storms…), guide's sudden sickness or no minimum number of people (5) to run the tour, but we will always let you know using the data you provided during registration for the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 18€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
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. The only wild bank of a big European river, the bears (yes, bears), and much, much more! Are you ready to follow the white rabbit?
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
Street Art
Explore the vibrant murals and graffiti that define the alternative character of the district.
5"Hollywood Ghetto"
An area so run down it was used as a film set for Holocaust movies.
Map
St. Florian's Cathedral, Floriańska Street 3 Nearest public transport: 2 metro station; 3 metro station
