Krakow: Explore Nowa Huta in a Communism-era Car on a Short Guided Tour
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Experience the unique charm of Nowa Huta in Krakow on a guided tour in a vintage retro car from the communist-Poland era. Discover the history, architecture, and utopian vision of this fascinating district with a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana - Heart of the Nowa Huta - this is where our tours began. Here you will hear stories about the construction of the city, about the largest monument to Lenin that once stood in this place, about workers’ apartments, living conditions in the city and the urban layout of streets and housing estates.
A great opportunity to take some pictures with a genuine IS2 tank, which took part in real battles on the eastern front of WWII, and which still stands proudly in Nowa Huta, thematically appropriate right next to the Military Effort Museum and the Ludowy Theater. - Nowa Huta - St. Mary’s Church of the Lord’s Arc
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the first church built in Nowa Huta after a long campaign and fightings by local people, against an idea of atheistic city as the original communist town shouldn’t have churches at all. It later became a symbol of rebellion against the socialist regime. We visit the Church outside and if it is open also inside.
The main gates of Nowa Huta steelworks, and the grand entrance to Kombinat office buildings, together with the famous sign \
What's Included
- Transport by vintage communist car
- Local guide-driver
Additional Information
During your visit to Krakow, take the opportunity to discover the Nowa Huta district accompanied by a local guide.
- Embark on a 1.5-hour journey through this unique area in a classic vehicle from the communist-Poland era.
- Enjoy an insightful overview of Nowa Huta’s history and view characteristic examples of Socialist Realist architecture from inside a Communist-era car (Fiat/Lada/Uaz or similar).
- Tour one of Krakow’s most intriguing and newer districts.
- Observe the distinguished Polish Socialist Realist architecture that characterizes Nowa Huta.
- Understand how this region was envisioned as an ideal city.
- Benefit from the individualized focus from your local guide.
- The cars are antique, so not all of them have seat belts. In the cars we drive, it is not required by a law due to their historic character. If you do not feel comfortable traveling in a vehicle without seat belts, we do not recommend this trip
- Not suitable for children under the age of 7 due to the lack of seat belts in some vehicles
Location
plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana b1
plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana
Meeting point is on Plac Centralny by the map on the beggining of "Aleja Róż".
You can get there by tram or bus from a Krakow city center (trams number 4, 10, 22) buses (501, 502, 172, 139) We start a tour at a map of a city. Guides will park a retro cars near by.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Sotirios_g
Aug 15, 2023
Interesting and fun - We had a wonderful experience! Very interesting information with a fun ride and a very experienced guide! Definitely recommend this!
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