Nowa Huta Communism Tour in a Trabant Automobile from Krakow
Many of Krakow's most famous communist artefacts are alive and well. Hop in your Trabant (or our iconic Polish Fiat or crazy Soviet Lada) with your guide and travel back in time as you cruise through the city in a car manufactured by the Eastern Bloc. Head to the Nowa Huta district, famously known as the city's communist enclave. Learn the history behind the neighbourhood that was Stalin's 'gift' to Krakow. Wander the labyrinth of tenements, designed to be a model communist city. Hear the stories of life behind the Iron Curtain as you explore the epicentre of Poland's resistance movement. This revolution led to the eventual overthrow of the communist government.
The 'Communism Tour' was featured in BBC's 'Palin's New Europe' series and covered by many international TVs and newspapers.
To upgrade your tour, select the 3.5-hour Deluxe option. It includes a guided visit to the abandoned HQ and offices at the former Lenin Steelworks and a Pierogi lunch in an old-fashioned restaurant
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Style restaurant, Osiedle Centrum C 3, 31-929 Kraków, Poland
Refreshments in an old-fashioned restaurant. Our local, laid-back Crazy Guide will show you old pictures and explain the history of the Nowa Huta district.
Pierogi lunch. (deluxe option only)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plac Centralny im. R.Reagana, Kraków, Poland
Sightseeing walk through Central Square. Houses built in the Renaissance style of the Soviets. This unique project was meant to be a model Communist city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: F.H. "CEPELIX" S.C. Sklep z art. rękodzieła ludowego i artystycznego oraz pamiątkami, Osiedle Centrum B 1, 31-926 Kraków, Poland
A small exhibition of real-life Communist items in the local 1950s shop.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Policealna Szkoła Zawodowa Centrum Nauki Biznesu i Administracji w Krakowie, prof. Michała Życzkowskiego 19/2 Piętro, 31-864 Kraków, Poland
Stop at the entrance gate and famous administrative buildings of the former Lenin Steelworks.
A guided visit to the original Cold War 'Head Command Post' bunker (the crisis management shelter). (Deluxe option only)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museum of the Armed Act, osiedle Górali 23, 31-961 Kraków, Poland
Stop to take a picture in front of the Soviet IS-2 tank from WW2.
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: 1: Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco, Mikołaja Kopernika 6, 31-034 Kraków, Poland
2: Galicia Jewish Museum, Dajwór 18, 31-052 Kraków, Poland
3: Restauracja Pod Baranem | Rok zal. 1997, Świętej Gertrudy 21, 31-048 Kraków, Poland
4: PURO Hotel Kraków Stare Miasto, Ogrodowa 10, 31-155 Kraków, Poland
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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