Private Tour: Discover Warsaw's Communist History by Retro Fiat

Step back in time and explore Warsaw’s communist history on a private tour in a retro Fiat 125p. Discover iconic landmarks and learn about life during this era.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palace of Culture and Science - The most recognisable building in Warsaw, beautiful example of socialist realist architecture, currently home to theatres, museums, a cinema, trendy pubs and more.You will see the highest building in Poland and you will hear its interesting history.
  • Plac Konstytucji - See the Stalin-era architecture of Constitution Square, a unique and representative communist housing district.
  • Krucza - See the Communist Ministerial District created in Socialist Realism style.
  • Monument of the Free Word - Comrades! The censorship was on a daily basis in Communist Poland hear, the story about it!
  • Statue of Charles de Gaulle - Discover former Communist Party House, Polish “White House” and hear about the liders in Communist Poland.
  • Praga Polnoc - The vibrant district during communism period in Poland, not badly destroyed during WWII.
  • Bazar Rozyckiego - See the most famous black market in Communist Poland.
  • Mariensztat Square (Rynek Mariensztacki) - You will see communist-era housing blocks of Mariensztat district.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle: Fiat 125p
  • Professional local driver-guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Feel the spirit of communist Warsaw during this private tour in an iconic retro automobile of the 1970’s and 80’s - the Fiat 125p. You will be chauffeured by a professional driver-guide who will introduce you to Warsaw and its communist history, showing you the most important landmarks such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the House of The Polish Communist Party and the communist housing districts. Hop in the car and learn about the era of monumental, massive architecture, empty store shelves and never-ending queues.

The route might be changed a bit accordingly to current traffic situation.

Please note that groups over 4 people will be driven around in blue vintage minivan - check it out in our photos.

Location
Dworzec Centralny 12
We meet at the parking in fornt of the tourist information in the Palace of Culture and Science.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tanya_b
Aug 17, 2024
Unique and fun way to see Warsaw! - What a unique and fun way to see Warsaw! Everywhere we drove locals saw the vintage car and smiled. Our guide brought a marvelous perspective to the communist history of Warsaw as someone born into it and growing up as it was receding. He showed us examples of how people lived through those times and what the regime build to support its people. We saw the first apartment blocks that were supposed to be the model for future builds, but were not as they were too luxurious. We also visited "Stalin's Gift" that was not really a gift and took time to visit some of the ghetto's that are undergoing gentrification so we culd see the before and after. Well worth the time and riding in the vintage Fiat was the cherry on the cake.
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Francissv1268vf
Jul 2, 2024
Fantastic Experience - What an experience to get a real sense for the beautiful city of Warsaw and her history. Karol was great! Very knowledgeable and pointed out all of the best spots to see the monuments of the Soviet era (along with some other important locations). He even personalized the tour a little bit to better suite my interests. I would highly recommend!
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Troy
Apr 19, 2024
Thought Provoking Tour - The private tour with Karol who has a history degree and is pursuing a PhD was incredibly insightful. I thoroughly appreciated his professionalism and extensive knowledge that he used to draw connections to how the architecture and propaganda were used by Communists to manipulate the public was invaluable. Also, the ability to ride in a car built during Communist times (1977) during the tour also added to the experience.
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Iliaw2024
Feb 20, 2024
No and awesome. - I had a great tour of the city in a historic vehicle that was very small and very funny. The guide was very friendly, competent and entertaining. He told us lots of interesting facts and stories about the city that I would never have known otherwise. The tour was a real highlight of my visit and I can recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the city from a different perspective. It was a great ride!
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384gunnark
Feb 17, 2024
Great time in Warsaw - The tour was awesome and my guide Karol was great. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. Any question I had he was able to articulate an answer to me. His English was great and I could clearly understand everything he was teaching me about the city!
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Palmer1995
Feb 8, 2024
Fascinating tour around Warsaw - We had Marcin (or Martin as he was known on the trip). We had a fascinating trip around Warsaw with lots of history and personal anecdotes from the communist era. The car was amazing with lots of people taking photo's. You can see why this tour gets five stars and our guide was superb!
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Hdolubizno
Jan 27, 2024
Warsaw Communism Tour - Karol Zdziech was incredibly knowledgeable! We hope to come back and do more tours in the future! Highly recommend doing this tour!
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Andershu8499fn
Sep 11, 2023
Great tour, inspired guide! - We were 9 guys being loaded into 3 Fiat 126P´s driving in convoy through Warsaw stopping off at 3-4 sights. Great fun and good vibe!
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Li8899
Jul 7, 2023
Great tour for someone who loves history and architecture! - This will be a wonderful tour if you are interested in history and architecture. Konrad is a great guide, very attentive and knowledgeable. He managed to make a somehow “heavy” subject light and fun.
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Jaideep
Jun 20, 2023
Fun Tour - My tour guide was Konrad. He was an incredible guide and is very knowledgeable about Poland's history. He is very fun to talk too and gives great recommendations!
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