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.
5Street 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
Our customers said about us
Warsaw
5.0Isabell
Alternative Warsaw Tour
The tour was incredible! Well structured, easy to follow and fun. Our guide, Jacek, was very knowledgeable and passionate, he made the tour unforgettable and we‘re very grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting him. I cannot recommend the alternative tour enough!
Warsaw
5.0David El presidente
Violetta fantastica
Hemos hecho el tour con Violetta y a sido muy agradable y muy ameno, se nos a hecho corto el tour con ella. Creo que hemos tenido la mejor guía posible para este tour, de 10.
Warsaw
5.0Mohamed
Amazon tour!
I went to this tour yesterday with the guide Andrej, I hope I wrote the name correctly. He is a hilarious guy, he mixed deep historical knowledge with the knowledge of a local who knows a lot that only a local can tell you in a funny and sarcastic way which made the tour really pleasant!
Warsaw
5.0Inma
Violetta espectacular
Nos ha encantado el tour con Violetta. Cero aburrido y 100 por 100 recomendable. Ella es una guía fantástica. Lo recomiendo para Varsovia.
Warsaw
5.0Tony
Excellent Alternative Tour of Warsaw
Our guide was most informative and highly entertaining. The tour took us around some unknown parts of the east side - Praga. A great insight into the area from the post war era. Very enjoyable. Thanks again to our guide.
Warsaw
5.0Daniel
Awesome toure
Great walk around Praga with Andrzej
Warsaw
5.0Lyndsey
Amazing Tour
This may be the best free tour I’ve participated in (even with the weather being so cold)! The guide made the tour; he was amazing! He presented so much information and pointed out so many things I would have never noticed on my own. The background and history was phenomenal. This tour presents another side of Warsaw not typically seen by tourists. 100% recommend.
Warsaw
5.0Flavia
Amazing tour
The tour was brilliant and very informative. It shows another face of Warsaw which in my opinion you could not discover yourself. Also I loved who street art is incorporated in the tour. The tour guide was very friendly and so prepared. I will recommend Walkative tours to anybody wanting to explore Warsaw.
Warsaw
5.0Ruth
U viaje por el contraste
Ayer realice el Tour con Pedro. Digno de hacer por los contrastes. Además Pedro hizo que la experiencia valiera más la pena.
Warsaw
5.0Kate
Amazing tour!
Had an amazing guide! So passionate and fun. Very interesting tour and learned a lot of info I wouldn't have known myself.
