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Blog about history, culture and local life of Warsaw. Join my daily walking and bike tours

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Socialist Warsaw

Intriguing Block of Flats

This odd residential tower was built during communism. It contained 140 apartments and a rooftop restaurant. It was designed by …

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Modernist Masterpiece That Inspired Pablo Picasso

WSM Koło II is a housing estate built in the late 1940s in the Wola District. It`s considered an outstanding …

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What Le Corbusier Would Do to Paris (If He Was Allowed To)

Behind the Iron Gate (Za Żelazną Bramą) housing estate is a complex of nineteen 15-storey residential buildings. Each one was …

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Discover an Odd Communist-Era Housing Estate

The ideas behind this housing estate seem to be an utopian vision but at the same time it`s considered a …

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Finish Houses: A Green Oasis In the Middle of the City

It`s hard to believe that you are just 400 meters from the Royal Route in downtown area. It’s hidden and …

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Ministry of Agriculture – An Example of Socialist Realism

Ministry of Agriculture is my favorite building designed in Socialist Realism style in Warsaw. It was the mandatory architectural style …

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Muranów: Explore a Neighborhood Built on the Ruins of the Ghetto

Muranów is a special area in Warsaw`s history located adjacent the Wola and Śródmieście districts. Most of it was incorporated …

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Socialist Warsaw Walking Tour

After the Second World War, Warsaw was almost completely demolished. The new communist government tried to rebuild the Polish Capital …

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Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw

The giantic Palace of Culture and Science was built just in three years between 1952 and 1955. It was Joseph …

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star rating  I took this with Lukas. He is very knowledgeable and has a good way to explain an not easy topic. Thank You Lukas

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franks8519
13/07/2020

star rating  Lucasz gave us a very interesting tour with lots of information. He is very knowledgeable and is English is excellent. He provided us with many tips for the rest of... read more the stay. We were able to easily communicate with him prior to our arrival.
Thanks Lucasz!!! Hope to take more tours with you in the future.

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Ellen M
26/07/2021

star rating  If you want to get a good guide who is very informative and has a lot of knowledge please book with Lukasz. We had a good time with him. Good... read more bikes too. Highly recommended! He also gave us loads of options to have a vegetarian diner later that day. Very nice.

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Massie1974
27/07/2020

star rating  Amazing experience, very relaxing and informatvie. Lukas showed us the most important historical places as well as some courtyards and interiors that we would never find by ourselves. Old Town... read more in winter is amazing! Highly recommended!

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Wiktor Bodnar
01/01/2021

star rating  Great experience. Very informative and interesting. The guide was friendly and he answered all our questions. Definitely something to do when you visit Warsaw.

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iguncic
01/01/2020

star rating  Łukasz is an excellent guide! He is easygoing, flexible and above all: he knows his stuff. Łukasz points out different objects, he tells short stories rather than summarising dull... read more facts and he shows hidden gems that you would otherwise pass by. Also, Praga is a district worth visiting, very nice vibe. Definitely recommend!

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estherfromholland
18/07/2020

star rating  Łukasz was delighted to share the rich history of Warsaw with our group, his pride in his city and heritage shining through on his face. He was a joy to... read more spend time with, very well mannered, and dare I even say it, fun! Łukasz was humble as he shared his families lengthy history in the area, remaining friendly and warm even against the cold.
Would highly recommend his tour, looking forward to returning to explore with him again!

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22/10/2022

A Local’s Guide to the Best Polish Restaurants in Warsaw

Many of my my guests ask me where they can eat the best dumplings (pierogies) or other traditional Polish meals. …

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