Communism Basic Tour in Trabant: Explore Socialist History in Krakow's Nowa Huta
4.9
9 Ratings
Kraków
Take a thrilling ride in a Trabant car and explore the socialist history of Krakow's Nowa Huta. Discover Soviet architectural treasures, steelworks' headquarters, and more.
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plac Centralny im. R.Reagana - We’ll meet in Krakow city centre and drive to the Nowa Huta - socialist district (25min). We will stop at Central Square and have a short walk to see the houses built in the Renaissance style of the Soviets (15min).
- Policealna Szkoła Zawodowa Centrum Nauki Biznesu i Administracji w Krakowie - Stop at the entrance gate and famous administrative buildings of the former Lenin Steelworks.
- Museum of the Armed Act - We’ll drive around the Nowa Huta district and stop at the main attractions (20min). We’ll take a picture in front of the Soviet IS-2 tank from WW2 and drive back to Krakow city centre (20min).
What's Included
- Nowa Huta district sightseeing by car with photo opportunities
- Transport in authentic vintage vehicles: Trabant, Polish Fiat ‘Toddler’, or Soviet Lada
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
‘Communism Basic’ is a fantastic choice for those without much time to spare in Krakow. You get the chance to journey in an authentic Trabant car through Nowa Huta, the city’s heart planned under socialism. Your dedicated guide will make several stops to unveil the most captivating examples of Soviet Renaissance architecture, the head office of the steelworks, a Soviet tank, and the Lord’s Ark Church.
Location
Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco Kraków
Mikołaja Kopernika
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Savetraveller2636828
Jul 29, 2023
Amazing time ! - It was amazing. I visited it with my friend and my mum and the guy spoke fluent English. Our guide also dressed up as a communist vender and the trip was very interactive overall. I learned a lot of things and had a great time.
I would recommend it to everybody!
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Clareehampshire
Dec 7, 2022
Best tour in Krakow - This is the second time I have done this tour. Mike and his team are brilliant. We chose the basic tour this time and were taken around in a 1990's VW minibus and a Trabant. Definitely worth doing.
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Jeff
Jun 23, 2022
Nowa Huta by Trabant. Buckle up, Comrades! - We took a trip to Nowa Huta, the Communist-era suburb of Krakow, with Kornelia from Crazy Guides, and we had a great time. She picked us up in a beautiful blue 1990 Trabant, and drove us out to the suburb which was built by the regime to house steel workers and their families.
Kornelia was friendly, funny, and chatty. She was also a very knowledgeable guide, and it was fascinating hearing her talk about the Trabant, the former Communist regime, and the past, present, and future of Nowa Huta.
She took us to a Soviet-era shop and cafe, ( where we knocked back a glass of vodka at 10am! ) and drove us around the town pointing out interesting buildings, with a running commentary as we drove.
We really enjoyed this trip, and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in architecture, social history, and/or cold-war era politics,
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Livetotravel1977
Mar 13, 2022
One of the best things to do in Krakow! - We had the brilliantly entertaining Tomek giving us a guided tour in an old Lada around the Nowa Huta district.
This is the way 20th century history should be taught!
Tomek with his endless knowledge of the communist era alongside some hilarious stories of his youth really made this our favourite tour in Krakow.
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Ninetto45
Apr 16, 2024
Living like a communist - Guided tour of the communist-style neighborhood built by the Soviets during their occupation of Poland. Interesting to see how the Soviets decided to let the Polish people live. Agglomeration of buildings with entry and exit control, Spartan shops with ration cards, squares with statues of Lenin (now disappeared), etc.
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