Private tour in Warsaw Jola W

Warsaw Ghetto and Treblinka Extermination Camp full day tour from Warsaw

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Jola W.

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Hello! My name is Jola. I live in Warsaw and I am fascinated with this place. That's why, some 20 years ago, I decided to study Warsaw history, architecture, culture, etc. to become a fully-qualified city guide. Some time ago, after years spent in international corporations, I gave it up and became a full-time tour guide. I've also engaged, as a volunteer, in documenting architectural details of old tenement houses in Warsaw and regular cleaning works on the historical Jewish cemetery. I love traveling, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and traditions. I am easy going and energetic person, passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with other people. I always try to make my guests feel like they're spending time with a friend. I'm eager to share with you my passion for Warsaw. I'd like to tell you the story of the rich, elegant city which almost disappeared from the Earth during WW2, but then was reborn like the Phoenix , the city formed by the communists in accordance with their ideology, the city that changed completely its face after 1989. I'd like to follow with you the traces of Frederic Chopin, Maria Curie, Icchak Singer, admire beautiful royal residences: Wilanow and Lazienki, and visit the places perfect for taking a deep breath and relax. You may find inspiration for a tour in one of my descriptions. If you have your own suggestions, contact me directly - we together will work out the best plan based on your interests and expectations. I will be happy to host you in Warsaw as your personal tour guide. Come over and be my guest! * Warsaw tour guide - governmental license, 2003 * Tour leader - governmental license, 2005 * POLIN Museum of the History of the Polish Jews - licensed guide * Frideric Chopin museum - licensed guide * Certificates of English language knowledge Important: I'm fully VACCINATED against COVID-19. My car (Opel Zafira) can fit up to 6 people. Please inquire for larger groups.

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Overview of your Warsaw tour

It won't be a comfortable day. It's a tough experience. It's very emotional. You are going to visit the place created by the Nazi criminals where thousands of innocent people were murdered. It took me some time to start these tours but, after all, it's better to know the history. The tour starts in Warsaw, at Umschlagplatz - the area where the ghetto inhabitants were gathered before being transported to the Treblinka death camp. You will see the site with the monument as well as the archival photos from 1942. Then we will drive to the place where all these people were transported. The Treblinka death camp operated between July 1942 and October 1943. After the prisoners' revolt, the camp was liquidated by the Nazis who tried to remove any evidence of it. Today there is the Museum of Struggle and Martyrdom with the unusual memorial monument. You will see the short documentary films there and I will guide you around the camp area sharing with you historical information and personal stories of a few survivors.

Recent Reviews

Bruce K.United States
October 2025

Jola was perfect for my wife and me. She was on-time, friendly, spoke clear English, drove us through challenging traffic and got us back to the hotel right on time. She's very knowledgeable about both the Warsaw Ghetto and Treblinka Death Camp, including the history before and after WWII. Jola also did a great job of talking about how people were personally impacted by those horrible times. She also answered all our questions about the people and circumstances of Poland today. We really got lucky - Jola was super. We highly recommend her for your tours of Warsaw and Poland.

David R.United States
July 2019

Jola did a great job. She is knowedgeable, peraonable and outgoing. Wy wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our very moving tour.

Jamie R.United States
November 2018

Jola was so kind and knowledgable and really made our experience great. She also provided great local information regarding food and other Polish history. Would highly recommend taking this tour.

Leslie E.United States
August 2018

Jola took my family to Treblinka. She was incredibly sensitive to the delicate history and shared information with us including archival photos, historical information and personal stories of survivors and historians. She was responsive to questions I had before our tour and she was so easy to be with. On her page, she describes herself as easy-going and passionate and I totally agree. Moreover, she wants people to feel like they are traveling with a friend and we did feel that way! Highly recommend!!

Your Warsaw tour itinerary

- Meeting in your hotel or at the agreed place - Umschlagplatz site (the monument and the surrounding area) - 30 min - Driving to Treblinka (1. 5 - 2 h, depending on the traffic) - Coffee break - 15 min - The Museum exhibition (the camp area model and recorded testimony of a few escapees) - 30 min - Visiting the Holocaust area (as the death camp was liquidated by the Nazis, today the area is marked by the contemporary constructions symbolizing the camp infrastructure as well as the memorial monument surrounded by the stones with the engraved names of the cities, towns, and villages, from which the victims had been taken) - 1. 5 h - Driving back (1. 5 - 2 h, depending on the traffic). The tour ends in Warsaw, at any place convenient to you.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Private transportation tour. The car used: Kia Sportage Business Line, comfortable, air-conditioned, suitable for up to 4 passengers.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Treblinka Museum - 7 PLN
Meeting location

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 03, Poland

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Tour categories
History
Museums
Tour reference number
420717
Languages
Polish
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Warsaw is best suited for travellers interested in history, particularly those who want to learn about the Jewish Holocaust. It's an emotional and educational experience that provides deep insights into the events of World War II.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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