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Communist Warsaw Tour: Historic Van Ride & Museum Visit
4.8
33 Ratings
Warsaw
Explore Warsaw’s communist era in a vintage Nysa 522 van. Discover political anecdotes, historic landmarks, and everyday absurdities with a professional guide.
Explore Warsaw’s communist era in a vintage Nysa 522 van. Discover political anecdotes, historic landmarks, and everyday absurdities with a professional guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of Culture and Science - You will know the history of the symbol of Warsaw, the Palace of Culture and Science, which was created on the sea of post war ruin.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - You will see the utopian architectural ideas of the communist authorities - the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Palm Tree - You…
- Palace of Culture and Science - You will know the history of the symbol of Warsaw, the Palace of Culture and Science, which was created on the sea of post war ruin.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - You will see the utopian architectural ideas of the communist authorities - the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Palm Tree - You will see the utopian architectural ideas of the communist authorities - the Party House of People’s Republic.
- Plac Konstytucji - You will go to Plac Konstytucji (Constitution Square) to get to know the MDM (Marszałkowska Residential District) designed to fit the communist ideology.
- Museum of Life under Communism - At the end, we will visit the only such place in Warsaw - Museum of Life Under Communism. A replica of a real flat, propaganda films screened in a mini cinema hall, a reconstructed communist cafe await you there.. We will learn how the inhabitants of Warsaw used to live like…
What's Included
- Transportation by communist van
- Interesting stories about communism time in Warsaw
- Real local guide
- Pick up and drop off
- Visit in the Museum Of Life Under Communism - only one in Warsaw
- Transportation by communist van
- Interesting stories about communism time in Warsaw
- Real local guide
- Pick up and drop off
- Visit in the Museum Of Life Under Communism - only one in Warsaw
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
A fascinating journey for those curious about the communist era in Warsaw and Poland. Discover political stories, the vision for rebuilding Warsaw post-World War II, and the everyday absurdities faced by the city’s residents. We’ll travel in a classic communist vehicle, the historic Nysa 522 minivan.
A professional guide will lead you through significant…
A fascinating journey for those curious about the communist era in Warsaw and Poland. Discover political stories, the vision for rebuilding Warsaw post-World War II, and the everyday absurdities faced by the city’s residents. We’ll travel in a classic communist vehicle, the historic Nysa 522 minivan.
A professional guide will lead you through significant communist landmarks and share local history.
Immerse yourself in the quirks of communism and join us in exploring a city rich in history!
- Our retro minivans Nysa 522 have not got air conditioning. They have heating system for wintertime.
- Our vintage vans h Nysa 522 have not got seatbelts (which is legal with classic vintage cars).
- Please wear comfortable clothes because during the tour are short walks.
Location
Dworzec Centralny 11
Under the guitar, near Złote Tarasy Shopping Center, Emilii Plater Street in the city center of Warsaw.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(33 Ratings)
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Andrea_h
Jul 21, 2023
Amazing - Arturo was amazing!! He took us on a fun trip around the town and educated our group. The teenagers in our group even loved it and said it was one of the tours they have ever had! Strongly suggest!
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Pmm19708
Mar 9, 2023
If you do nothing else, you MUST do this tour. - We learnt so much more about Warsaws history, it really was a fascinating way to see the city. Our vehicle was so quirky but an absolutely perfect way to get around. Our guide was so interesting and knowledgeable.
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Kthurley
Aug 8, 2021
A unique experience - The driver was quite friendly and knowledgeable. The bus itself, cute and perhaps a bit uncomfortable for some (we were fine) but do realize, it isn't a comfort sedan! That is part of the experience.
We live in Warsaw but had a friend visit and it was just right for both parties. There were spots they took us to and explained that we did not know about.
The museum was interesting and our guide did a good job explaining.
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Laura69697
Mar 3, 2020
The rainy day didn’t stop us having a great tour ! - Sadly it was a super rainy cold day during or tour but that’s life ! The pink Nysa pick us up on time outside the Hard Rock Cafe. It was so cool to travel round in this old van even if it was pink! The stops we made where interesting and our tour guide was very knowledgeable really enjoyed the life under communism museum! My only regret is not getting a photo with the van but the weather didn’t help this factor and my own fault for forgetting! Very enjoyable tour would recommend
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373susanq
Oct 9, 2019
Wonderful history lesson in a cool van - I fancied a tour around Warsaw but wondered how to convince my partner to try one, when I spotted this one in a vintage Communist van. As they are a massive fan of vintage vans it was no trouble conceiving him this was the trip for us. We were picked up by Pablo in a pink van from our hotel and had a wonderful few hours touring around the communist sights around Warsaw. Pablo a local, who was a boy during communist rule was amazing and a real insight in to what it was like to live through the period and how things have changed during his lifetime and how things are going to be in the future. He also was kind enough to drop us off where we wanted in Praga. It was a wonderful time and very surprising especially the Scandinavian log cabins village in the centre of the city. It felt like a country hippy paradise in the city.
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Cathydavies2015
Aug 16, 2019
Fascinating insight. - A great way if getting 'behind the scenes' in Warsaw. Amazing little can, charming knowledgeable guide who was clearly very proud of her polish history. Thoroughly recommend.
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Ajwalike
Jul 23, 2019
Communist tour by Artur was excellent! - My wife and I had the pleasure of joining the Communism tour led by Artur. We happened to be the only people in the morning tour so we were lucky enough to get a very attentive treatment. Artur was very passionate about teaching about Warsaw and it showed during the tour. We had a lovely time and learned a lot. Dziękuje bardzo, Artur!
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Grainnen2018
Jun 9, 2019
Adventure Warsaw, Daily City Tours - A very novel approach to city viewing. Our guide and driver Arthur had a great approach with visitors and made me feel very welcomed in Warsaw. His knowledge of the city and people and that of Praga was educational. He related modern day Warsaw to war struck Warsaw with ease, humor and respect . We visited many off the beaten track landmarks uncovering a few nice surprises along the way. Finished the tour by sharing a delicious traditional polish lunch. If touring during Summer months wear cool clothes and bring water although some water was provided.
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Kristint708
Apr 23, 2019
Fanastic Communism Tour! - We were picked up in an old retro van and the bumpy ride was half of the adventure!
Our guide spoke super fluent English and had detailed and interesting knowledge on all that we saw. We were shown collossal monumental Communist architechture and housing complexes, art, deprived neighbourhoods and were given a private tour in a Communist Museum that featured old propaganda movies (very fascinating). The flexible guide gave us information on everything we asked aboout. My teenager son, whose disinterested looks during the tour hinted at the opposite, described the tour in great superlatives at its end. The guide really had the ability to capture all, both middle-aged (as me) and young. This tour company is highly recommended! Next time in Warszaw I'll venture for an "off the beaten path" tour. Looking forward to it!
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Allen_s
Aug 27, 2023
Mediocre at Best. Don't Expect Any Sunstance - My expectations were way too high for this tour. Up front I'll say that it was a hot day and they do warn you that the retro bus is not air conditioned, but it was nearly unbearable inside. That aside, the tour was totally underwhelming. The guide was mediocre and offered next to no information about what we were seeing. His English was limited, too, which made it harder. Not that the ONLY place you enter on thus tour is the Museum of Life Under Communism (which is tiny)....nothing more. This tour was not worth the price or time.
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