Nowa Huta District: Explore Krakow's Socialist Architecture in a Vintage Fiat 126p
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44 Ratings
Kraków

Explore Krakow’s Nowa Huta district in a vintage Fiat 126p. Discover the history and architecture of this socialist utopian city on a private tour with a local guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana - Heart of the Nowa Huta
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Carve out a unique experience for yourself in Krakow by venturing into the Nowa Huta district, accompanied by an expert local guide.
Immerse yourself in the eclectic vibe of this district during an exclusive 3-hour tour in a retro Fiat 126p.
Obtain an insightful account of Nowa Huta’s history and observe distinct instances of Socialist Realist…

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Location
plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jason_s
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent experience - This was an excellent tour - picked up in Lada and driven to Nowa Huta - this was a great experience in itself! We then had a tour of Nowa Huta and the steel works which was fascinating to see and hear the history behind it. Our guide Matt really added to the experience - friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the place, its history and also its future. The whole experience was so informative and so much fun.
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Markhp748rx
Aug 6, 2025
It took 20 minutes to travel back to a different era and we discovered a world we knew nothing about. - We took this trip as it promised to be something different and away from the crowds. It certainly was. The lime green Lada, entering the steelworks managerial offices and having the doors locked behind us as we toured the facility meant that we felt really privileged to be in this relic of recent history. The Nowa Huta area itself was interesting and different to what we were expecting in terms of architecture and greenery. Our guide Mateusz was a pleasure to be with, conversation flowed easily and you can tell that he loves his work.
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483romys
Jul 28, 2025
Learned and discovered so much - One of the best experiences during our holiday! Mateusz explained everything in a super interesting and fun way! No rush and always open for questions and conversions. 12/10 experience :)
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Gunther_h
Jun 20, 2025
We had Matheo with the long braid as a guide. Would like to give Him 6* instead of 5*! For us, he was the best! - Perfect tour with a courteous and very competent helpful guide. It's as good as it gets!
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Caroline_d
May 16, 2025
This was one of, if not... - This was one of, if not the, best things I did in Poland. The guides were so informative, and the experience was so unique. Unlike anything I had done before!
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Pedro_j
Apr 30, 2025
A different side of Krakow - This was a fun tour to get an insight of Krakow during the communist regime. Matthias is a very knowledgeable guide and also very personable. Try this out for a unique half day trip.
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Kimberlypeck
Mar 4, 2025
Must Do Tour in Krakow: Highlights important parts of Polands history - This was such a wonderful way to learn more about Polands history and huge thank you to Mateusz for putting up with me on a cold March day. I highly recommend taking this tour as it's a pivotal piece to Poland's history and everyone should learn about this. Mateusz is an enthusiastic guide and I appreciated his knowledge and what he and his business partner are trying to do here. The tour was incredibly comprehensive, you can't go wrong with the full tour. He picked me up in a vintage 1981 Lada Vaz. It was so cool!
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Louise_m
Feb 22, 2025
We enjoyed our afternoon... - We enjoyed our afternoon tour to Nowa Huta with Mateusz so much and found it very historically informative. It is clear to see his enthusiasm and passion on the subject. All the details like the control room lights and the vodka are all little touches to show that he is are trying to create a very unique experience. To be able to access areas of the steel factory offices which otherwise are inaccessible is a truly unique experience. I would definitely add this experience to your “must do” itinerary whilst in Krakow.
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Pernille_k
Dec 9, 2024
A must see - This tour of Nowa Huta is a fascinating experience! The guide was great and very knowledgeable. He shared great insights about the history of the area and personal anecdotes. It's a must for anyone interested in Poland's past. Highly recommend it!
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Johnanddeborah
Nov 11, 2024
Excellent tour of Poland's communist past - Excellent tour with Mateusz to Old Nowa Huta, a relic of Poland's imposed communist past and one of only two existing 'utopian' communities. Built between 1949-1955, this model socialist community was intended to counter Kraków's intelligenstia and their anti-communist leanings, with a thriving working-class and self-sufficient suburb (even bomb shelters!). Great chat - cheers from Canada!
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