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The Lachert House: Machine for Living

The Lacherts House (Willa Lachertów) was designed by Bohdan Lachert and Józef Szanajca in 1928 for Lachert’s family. It’s one …

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Luxury Residential House from 1937

This building is over 80 years old but even though it’s a bit neglected, it still looks supermodern. Its facade …

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The Marmaid of Warsaw

The Marmaid of Warsaw (Syrenka Warszawska) is a symbol of the city represented on the city’s coat of arms. There …

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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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Łepkowski House Inspired by Le Corbusier

Łepkowski House is an iconic pre-war villa inspired by Le Corbusier. It was constructed in 1933-1934 according to the design …

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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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Saska Kępa: Discover Warsaw`s Architectural Gem

A very charming villa district built in the nineteen-twenties and thirties. Saska Kępa historically has been very popular among artists, writers …

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TripAdvisor Reviews

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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WikiBod
28/01/2021

star rating  Fantastic trip around the royal castle and the old town. Lukasz is very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great afternoon. Highly recommendable.

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svanur2018
17/02/2020

star rating  This focused on modernism, but included exemplary buildings from other eras too. Lukasz was great at bringing out what made these buildings special, but also about Polish history and contemporary... read more politics and culture. Great to talk with and ask questions that got very interesting answers. Highly recommended.

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Kris S
12/11/2019

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  Lukasz has such a passion for his city, and it shows! If you want a wonderful, personable tour guide, Lucasz is your guy. I asked him all kinds of off-beat... read more questions, and he willingly answered all of them. Warsaw is an interesting city with a fascinating, tragic history. Lukasz does a fantastic job of giving you the general overview, but also pointing out secret places and small things you wouldn't have noticed or understood.
Worth every penny and then some! Love from Elisa and Tony, Copenhagen

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Hairho
20/07/2020

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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