Legendary Private Nowa Huta Communism Tour with Crazy Guides

4.9
(260 reviews)

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the Nowa Huta district, a utopian communist enclave in Krakow, by riding a classic Trabant or Soviet Lada car with the renowned Crazy Guides team, featured by the BBC and other international media.
We prioritize treating our customers like close friends, ensuring each one of you feels valued and important. Our personalized approach blends fascinating facts with humour to create an unforgettable experience. Discover compelling stories of life in Communist Poland as you visit key locations and hear personal accounts from behind the Iron Curtain.
You can choose between the Standard 2.5-hour Nowa Huta sightseeing option or the upgraded 3.5-hour Deluxe option, which includes a guided visit to the abandoned Lenin Steelworks and a Pierogi lunch.
- Discover Nowa Huta, a district in Krakow that symbolizes the communist utopian vision.
- Enjoy the focused attention of your local, humorous, private Crazy Guide.
- Explore more sights in less time while riding in a Trabant or Lada car.

What's Included

Local 1950s shop (sometimes it's closed )
Refreshments in an old-fashioned restaurant
DELUXE OPTION: Traditional welcome shots of Polish vodka
DELUXE OPTION: Visit to the abandoned Steelworks' HQ
Nowa Huta district sightseeing (driving/walking)
DELUXE OPTION: Pierogi lunch in an old-fashioned restaurant
Private Transport in a genuine Trabant / Polish Fiat 'Toddler' / Soviet Lada automobile
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A quick visit to the local 1950s shop features unique souvenirs and a distinctly Socialist interior. (Open Monday to Friday only)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stop to take a picture in front of the Soviet IS-2 tank from WW2.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    When time allows and traffic is favourable, we take a moment for a photo in front of the renowned Lord's Ark Church in Nowa Huta.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Crazy Guides

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Classic Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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