Retro Minibus Tour: Exploring Warsaw's History in Small Groups
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181 Ratings
Warsaw
Experience the authentic and lesser-known parts of Warsaw's history on a small group tour in a retro minibus. Explore WWII sites, communist-era projects, and the city's transformation in the last 30 years.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Warsaw - After the hotel pick-up, your guide introduces you to Warsaw and Poland - this quick historical briefing helps you understand the present through interesting facts from the past.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Communist retro minibus ‘Żuk
Additional Information

Embark on an authentic journey through Warsaw using a vintage minibus and immerse yourself in the pulsating life of the city on this 3-hour small group tour. Spanning from the early 20th Century, through WWII and communism to current times, Warsaw offers an intriguing exploration if you’re willing to delve in!

Hop on board a specially designed minibus called Żuk, crafted during the communist regime, and discover the less explored regions of Warsaw. Begin with a brief history lesson, and then delve deeper into Warsaw’s past. Unfold the tales of WWII - the Jewish Ghetto, two significant uprisings, and the introduction of the Red Army in 1945 at the Muranów district. Following this, enjoy a scenic journey across the Vistula River to Praga, the sole area of Warsaw that endured the devastation of WWII. Compare the pre-war city with the colossal initiatives that were undertaken by the communist government between 1945 and 1989. Lastly, witness the transformation of the city over the past 30 years of independence and democracy, and familiarise yourself with the true Warsaw.

  • The minimum number of persons needed to launch the tour is 2. A single traveler can join the tour if another booking for at least 2 persons exists.
  • Tours with retro minibuses are available only for persons taller than 150 cm (4,9 ft).
  • Cars are used mainly for transfers between locations where guests have walks with their guide.
  • Retro minibuses are not equipped with air conditioning, they are equipped with an efficient heating system for wintertime.
  • Some of the retro minibuses are not equipped with seatbelts (which is legal with classic vintage cars).
  • Please contact us before booking the tour if you have health issues such as mobility limitations.
Location
Warsaw
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jasminelt4520mi
May 20, 2024
Communist mini bus tour - This tour was outstanding and informative. I appreciate the story telling and riding around the mini bus (zeuk) Beetle was so much fun. 10/10 would recommend this as an activity.
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Julianne
May 14, 2024
Highly recommend Warsaw behind-the-scenes tour - We had a wonderful tour with an expert guide who showed us a plethora of sites in Warsaw. The hotel pick up was efficient and the van was classic and well-kept.
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Torte_sue
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic tour with Martin - This was a fantastic tour because “Martin” is a tremendous guide. He knows his history and the City, is a good driver, is funny ans well ans informative, and has the perfect personality to make a tour memorable. He took us out of his way to drop us off at the Jewish history museum where we wanted to go after the tour. Could not recommend this tour more highly. My husband and I are still talking about things he shared with us!!
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Martincb615wm
Mar 18, 2024
Top tour with a great guide - Marcin is superb! - Fantastic tour. Marcin is an excellent guide with lots of knowledge and a great sense of humour to match! Was more than happy to tailor the tour to your preference. No time constraints, no pressure. Just felt like a friend taking you on a personal tour. Would highly recommend!
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Patchworkpassport
Dec 23, 2023
Fun and informative! - The tour was a lot of fun - well-paced, tons of interesting facts, and with a variety of time periods covered. Our guide Arturo was very friendly and adaptable- he asked us about our interests and was flexible to adapt to our needs.
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Carlo_m
Dec 11, 2023
Extremely interesting trip to know more about the hidden sides of Warsaw's complex history and way of life! - Extremely interesting trip to know more about the hidden sides of Warsaw's complex history and way of life! Our guide was very knowledgeable, but also fun and engaging, thank you :)
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Sabira_s
Dec 8, 2023
Fantastic tour of less known warsaw - We really had a great informative tour with Martin. Surpassed all expectations. Was picked up from the hotel on time. Martin knew warsaw history well.
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I8483gknicko
Dec 4, 2023
Fascinating history presented in an entertaining way - Martin gave us a fascinating history of the city and how that has shaped the city itself. We had a wonderful time and strongly recommend it.
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Greg
Nov 29, 2023
This is the tour for you! - A MUST DO ACTIVITY in Warsaw. Martin is a genuine and super friendly guide, who really cares about your experience. Travelling around in the Uke is a lot of fun, but most importantly this experience provides valuable insight into why Warsaw is why it is today. If you want to really peer behind the scenes and learn about the history of this fascinating city in an engaging way, this tour is 💯 recommended!
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S6075tkmeganc
Nov 5, 2023
Honey / Babymoon Tour - Highly recommend! Martin was absolutely wonderful and was so knowledgeable on the tour. It was just my husband and I on the tour so he made it very personal for us (my husband’s family is from Poland). The Zuk bus was such a fun time and kept us warm and dry :) We came to Poland on a delayed honeymoon/ baby moon and this tour of as everything we were hoping for. Thank you Martin!! - Megan and Dustin
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