Private tour in Warsaw Sebastian U
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Sebastian U.
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Welcome to Warsaw, Best European Travel Destination of 2023! I am Sebastian and I am very pleased to welcome you in my city where I was born and raised. Having travelled the world, lived and worked for 12 years in Paris and Amsterdam, I came back here only to re-discover Warsaw with its unique beauty and character on its own. I became a professional Guide because there is no other place like here with such turbulent history and such dynamic present. It would be my utmost pleasure to show it to you. My favourite parts of the city are its off-the-beaten-track right-bank part called Praga, the Royal Route including the Old Town, communist era monuments as well as numerous parks and palaces. All of these offer a myriad of authentic details of the small architecture, the witnesses of history. I adore the many places where modern buildings are created with respect to the old. In my tours I would like to help you understand the city, feel like a local, not only get you astonished at times but also make you laugh and have fun. I can design a tour following your preferences depending on your interests and the time you have. As my professional career has focused on two fun categories - beer and chocolate - you can expect some guidance also here if needed . I deliver tours in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish and Russian, and also cooperate with official guiding service of The Royal Łazienki Park. So, hop on and discover Warsaw with me! Guide Service Official Tour Guide of Warsaw (license number 865/P-XXXIV/2022) Accredited at official Guide Service of The Royal Lazienki Park Academic Teacher (Kozminski Academy) Driving License and own car (VW Passat 2018) Best available on weekends, Polish bank holidays and during the week after 4 PM (earlier on Fridays). Availability during other time slots can be discussed.
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Before WWII broke out, Warsaw with its 1. 3 million inhabitants had been a city full of hustle and bustle and was sometimes called "Paris of the North" for its classy elegance. In January 1945, after the German occupiers turned it into a sea of ruins, only 162. 000 inhabitants remained. No other city suffered so much and for so long. Being passionate of WWII and of the beloved city I was born in, I will show you where the first bombs fell in 1939 and how Warsaw defended itself heroically but in vain. You'll see the infamous spots of German nazi terror and learn about the cruel methods the aggressors used to subdue the local population. We'll travel back in time to see the bravery but also ingenuity of the resistance fighters. We'll visit the remnants of the Warsaw ghetto that witnessed the tragedy of over 400. 000 Jewish citizens. Finally we'll follow the traces of the Warsaw Rising and its episodes of bravery and defeat, plus you'll understand why the arrival of the Red Army was not a real liberation.
My wife describes Sebastian and his tour as: The best tour she has had in Poland. We have taken several here and in Portugal on this trip. I think what made the difference is that instead of drowning one in dates and names (certainly they are used), he tells a story from the beginning of the tour that then concludes at the end of the tour. If you get a chance, he will do a beautiful job of describing WW2, the Jewish and Warsaw uprisings.
Sebastian is a wonderful guide, full of interesting stories and facts. He has a wealth of knowledge and imparts it with clarity and a sense of humor when appropriate. Our group members can't think of any guided tour that was as well organized as Sebastian's. He adjusted to our pace, too. We highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn more about Warsaw in general and about Warsaw during WW2 in particular.
The was an outstanding introduction to the impact of World War II on Warsaw. Sebastian is a wealth of information and an outstanding tour guide. He picked us up on time and was extremely professional and thoughtful. This tour is well worth it! Thank you for a job well done!
Thank you Sebastian for your excellent tour! Your tour was extremely informative. We were shown locations that gave us perspective. Thank you for your thoughtful tour.
Our four hours with Sebastian far exceeded our expectations. It was one of the best private tours we've taken (and we've taken quite a few). We highly recommend Sebastian Urlik as a private tour guide in Warsaw, Poland.
Sebastian was a fantastic tour guide. His tour was very informative and full of interesting insights. He has a broad and deep knowledge of Poland, its history & culture, and shares it in a way that is engaging and clear. He is a wonderful blend of a professor, historian and storyteller. Would recommend him highly!
·After either an arranged pick-up or a meet-up in the suggested point, we'll start with a visit to the terrifying infamous Gestapo seat and prison at Szucha Alley. ·We'll then move up Ujazdowskie Alley as I share the story of daring resistance operations, including one of the first attempts on Hitler's life. ·Next, we'll explore key spots of the former Warsaw ghetto and see archaeological excavations that bring part of the city that disappeared back to life. You'll see the spots connected with Wladyslaw Szpilman shown in "The Pianist", famous Polanski film. ·Later we'll stroll by the Old Town to find out where the glorious and tragic events of Warsaw Rising took place as I tell you about the inventiveness of both insurgents and the Germans in finding new military ways for city warfare. ·We'll finish at Pilsudski Square to sum up how WWII impacted Warsaw as it is today. This itinerary can be customized depending on your time and interests. I can perform the tour in English, German, French or Russian.
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Comfortable car with air-conditioning (VW Passat 2018)
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 03, Poland
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