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Nowa Huta Communism Tour
4.9
234 Ratings
Kraków
Step into the past and explore Krakow’s communist history on a Trabant tour. Visit the Nowa Huta district, hear stories of life behind the Iron Curtain, and upgrade to the Deluxe option for a guided visit to the former Lenin Steelworks and a Pierogi lunch.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Style restaurant - 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) - Plac Centralny im. R.Reagana - 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.
- F.H. “CEPELIX” S.C. Sklep z art. rękodzieła ludowego i artystycznego oraz pamiątkami - A small exhibition of real-life Communist items in the local 1950s shop.
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Policealna Szkoła Zawodowa Centrum Nauki Biznesu i Administracji w Krakowie - 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) - Museum of the Armed Act - Stop to take a picture in front of the Soviet IS-2 tank from WW2.
What's Included
- Iconic 1950s Shop Visit (subject to availability)
- Retro Refreshments in an Authentic Restaurant
- Deluxe Perk: Complimentary Polish Vodka Welcome Shots
- Deluxe Exclusive: Tour of the Deserted Steelworks’ Headquarters
- Exploration of Nowa Huta District (via car and on foot)
- Classic Car Experience in a Trabant, Fiat ‘Toddler’ or Soviet Lada
- Deluxe Feature: Pierogi Lunch in a Vintage-style Restaurant
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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
- 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
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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(234 Ratings)
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Stuart_n
Sep 17, 2024
A step back into a different age - A really fascinating tour around the Nowa Huta area with Cornelia. Her stories and personal knowledge brought to life times gone by, with visits to shops and cafes making it like stepping back in time. The Trabbie made the whole thing a lot of fun. Thanks Cornelia. Highly recommended
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Javie285
Sep 3, 2024
A tour that works like a TIME MACHINE! - What a experience!!! I chose the 3.5 Deluxe tour to Nowa Huta, and I could not be happier I took this decision, and it absolutely worth the money. First off, my very polite and sweet guide pick me up in a original and very well kept DDR Trabant, she would drive me to Nowa Huta,the place is beyond beautiful, outstanding architecture, green areas where everything you breath is history about this place that's an colosal part of what is Poland today, with a very patient attitude and detailed attention she would explain the history behind this place using maps, pictures, and experiences told first hand by residents that lived through those hard times, then they will drive you to the Civil Defense bunkers, the smell, the dim lights, the colder temperature once you are walking downstairs it's an incredible experience, it really works like a TIME MACHINE! dont ever miss it, last not for least, we go to eat "pierogis" a typical Polish dish, I highly recommend to order "pierogis" filled with spinachs! delicious and affordable meal that will switch on your Polish side! Greateful to Crazy Guides for this experience.
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Sfbradlee
Aug 19, 2024
Fantastic tour of Nowa Huta in a Trabant - We had a really enjoyable and educational trip and our guide was really knowledgeable and great fun. An absolutely must-do trip for anyone interested in Communism and the Cold War. Thank you so much Crazy Guides; a brilliant and memorable trip worth every penny!!
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Mayojocee
Aug 15, 2024
Wonderful experience a blast was had. - Fantastic experience. Great tour really enjoyed it.
I booked this tour and a lovely bubbly young lady picked us up from the Radission hotel. The adventure began. I am very interested in the communist era and this was amazing. We had coffee in a coffee house went to the shops well preserved.
The car oh wow was so cool. My parter had vodka as I don’t drink alcohol and that was cool.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking of doing it.
I wanted to experience Banksy so the lovely lady kindly dropped us off at the museum.
Very informative interesting and fun morning in Krakow. Was very happy we got to do something a little different.
Thanks for amazing day.
5 stars from Ireland.
Just loved Krakow until
Our next visit.
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Karen_p
Jun 21, 2024
Highlight of our trip - Highlight of trip to Krakow. Guide was funny and knowledgable about the area, having grown up there. Absolutely fascinating tour - would thoroughly recommend.
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Sarah_n
Jun 19, 2024
Entertainment and history - This was one of the funnest tours we have ever been on! The guide was a character who hilariously entertained us throughout the entire tour. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much! I didn’t think I’d enjoy the vintage car without modern comfort, but it was very comfortable and just added another element to the experience. We learned a lot about the communist era in Poland and the bunker was one of the coolest places I’ve been.
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Roxanne_l
Jun 18, 2024
A very underrated experience! - We've had a really good time with our guide (Michal). She was very knowledgeable and she was clearly passionnate with the content of the tour. We also loved eating at the milk bar and getting a real polish experience (non touristy).
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Jeane_d
May 27, 2024
Not to be missed! - The entire tour was fascinating, and the guide was fantastic. We so enjoyed learning about the Soviet era and its aftermath from a local. Plus, he was super funny and entertaining. This was our top experience in Kraków.
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Janice_a
May 18, 2024
Great Tour! - This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Europe. Cornelia was AWESOME! We could have spent the entire day with her.
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Freebirdsings
Jul 12, 2024
Very disappointed. Very overpriced - Disappointed with this trip. Overpriced for a short tour. It was informative but nothing special. Can easily be done on your own. The tour guide was lovely but we felt rushed. Not at all impressed.
It’s not fun or crazy just information and a spin in an old soviet car.
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