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Free tour

Cold War & Spy Secrets: Hidden Warsaw Tour

5.00
Excellent(6)
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 7 March 2020
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Cold War Warsaw: Spies, Communism & Hidden Resistance Tour

 Step into a world of secrets, shadows, and silent resistance. This immersive journey through Warsaw takes you deep into the heart of Cold War Europe—where spies whispered, ideologies clashed, and freedom fought to rise. 

 

Start at the monumental Hotel MDM, built to impress and control, a showcase of socialist realism. Discover the House of Writers, where writers secretly nurtured rebellion under the radar and smuggled books into Poland from the west. 

 

Then fast-forward to 1992: the first McDonald’s in Poland drew over 13,000 customers on opening day—a dramatic symbol of the Iron Curtain’s collapse and discuss Ryszard Kukliński the most important spy in Polish history. 

 

Marvel at the Palace of Culture and Science, a Stalinist “gift” towering over Warsaw—loved, hated, unforgettable and potentially used by the Polish secret service. Head to  the Communist Party HQ, where power once plotted, now eerily silent. 

 

Finish at St. Alexander’s Church and  hear how John Paul II, a Polish Pope with a powerful voice, sparked a peaceful revolution, and Ronald Regan, the President of the United states, made a deal to work together. This tour blends espionage, architecture, resistance, and transformation—perfect for lovers of history, politics, and hidden stories. 





Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
plac Konstytucji 1, 00-647 Warszawa, Poland
📍 Meeting point: We’ll meet at MDM Hotel ☂️ How to recognize me? Just look for the PURPLE FLAG – that's our tour symbol! I'll be there with the purple flag and a big smile, ready to take you into the hidden world of Cold War Warsaw.
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Outside visit
MDM Hotel
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Marszałkowska 68
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Marszałkowska 119
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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