1.5h Crazy Guides' Communism Tour of Nowa Huta in Classic Car

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Krakow, Poland

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Tour through time and Communist history in a genuine Trabant car to get the most out of your time in Krakow. Visit the most famous sites in Nowa Huta, the city's centrally-planned Socialist district, including the Central Square and housing stock built in the typical Soviet-Socialist style. Along the way, your guide will point out Soviet architecture of note, including the former Lenin Steelworks Headquarters, a Soviet IS-2 tank, and the Lord's Ark Church.

Witness one of only two fully-planned Socialist Realist cities ever constructed
Learn about Communism as it played out in architecture
Gaze upon the 1950s-era Lenin Steelworks building, an important industrial plant of Communist Poland
Ride in an authentic Communist car Trabant, Polish Fiat Toddler and Soviet Lada

What's Included

Transport in a genuine Trabant / Polish Fiat 'Toddler' / Soviet Lada automobile
Nowa Huta district sightseeing by car with stops to take pictures

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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End point

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Itinerary

Plac Centralny im. R.Reagana

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Policealna Szkoła Zawodowa Centrum Nauki Biznesu i Administracji w Krakowie

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Armed Act

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller 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

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Great tour, great guide.

James_W, Jul 2025

Great overview of the history of Nowa Huta and a fun car to make it more interesting. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone seeking to understand the role of communism in European history.

Fun and educational

patricia_s, Nov 2024

Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The route and stops were sufficient to understand and see samples of the entire community. Overall a very worthwhile tour.

Amazing tour

Fathiyah_A, Aug 2024

The car was fantastic we back to 70s, but was clean and tidy The tour guy amazing well knowledge, sooo funny and kind I didn’t feel the time passed very fast due to the enjoyment Explore Krakow in other sight I’ll recommend it

Response from Host, Aug 2024

cool thanks!

Bella esperienza...

ivan_b, Oct 2023

Bella esperienza originale e coinvolgente. Molto brava e simpatica la guida. Puntuale è disponibile a lasciarci in un posto diverso rispetto al punto di partenza