Private Tour: Discover Warsaw's Communist History by Retro Fiat
4.9
76 Ratings
Warszawa
Step back in time and explore Warsaw's communist history on a private tour in a retro Fiat 125p. Discover iconic landmarks and learn about life during this era.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palace of Culture and Science - The most recognisable building in Warsaw, beautiful example of socialist realist architecture, currently home to theatres, museums, a cinema, trendy pubs and more.You will see the highest building in Poland and you will hear its interesting history.
- Plac Konstytucji - See the Stalin-era architecture of Constitution Square, a unique and representative communist housing district.
- Krucza - See the Communist Ministerial District created in Socialist Realism style.
- Monument of the Free Word - Comrades! The censorship was on a daily basis in Communist Poland hear, the story about it!
- Statue of Charles de Gaulle - Discover former Communist Party House, Polish “White House” and hear about the liders in Communist Poland.
- Praga Polnoc - The vibrant district during communism period in Poland, not badly destroyed during WWII.
- Bazar Rozyckiego - See the most famous black market in Communist Poland.
- Mariensztat Square (Rynek Mariensztacki) - You will see communist-era housing blocks of Mariensztat district.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle: Fiat 125p
- Snack and shot of vodka
- Private tour
- Professional local driver-guide
- Souvenir pictures emailed to you after the tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the ambiance of socialist Warsaw on this exclusive journey in a quintessential vintage vehicle of the 70’s and 80’s - the Fiat 125p. Enjoy the company of a professional guide-driver who will acquaint you with Warsaw’s socialist history, pointing out significant sites such as the Palace of Culture and Science, the Polish Communist Party Headquarters, and the socialist residential blocks. Enter the vehicle and take in stories about monumental architecture, barren shops, and interminable lines.
Location
Palace of Culture and Science
plac Defilad
We meet at the parking in fornt of the main entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science (from Marszałkowska street).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(76 Ratings)
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Troy
Apr 19, 2024
Thought Provoking Tour - The private tour with Karol who has a history degree and is pursuing a PhD was incredibly insightful. I thoroughly appreciated his professionalism and extensive knowledge that he used to draw connections to how the architecture and propaganda were used by Communists to manipulate the public was invaluable. Also, the ability to ride in a car built during Communist times (1977) during the tour also added to the experience.
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Iliaw2024
Feb 20, 2024
No and awesome. - I had a great tour of the city in a historic vehicle that was very small and very funny. The guide was very friendly, competent and entertaining. He told us lots of interesting facts and stories about the city that I would never have known otherwise. The tour was a real highlight of my visit and I can recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the city from a different perspective. It was a great ride!
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384gunnark
Feb 17, 2024
Great time in Warsaw - The tour was awesome and my guide Karol was great. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. Any question I had he was able to articulate an answer to me. His English was great and I could clearly understand everything he was teaching me about the city!
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Palmer1995
Feb 8, 2024
Fascinating tour around Warsaw - We had Marcin (or Martin as he was known on the trip). We had a fascinating trip around Warsaw with lots of history and personal anecdotes from the communist era. The car was amazing with lots of people taking photo's. You can see why this tour gets five stars and our guide was superb!
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Hdolubizno
Jan 27, 2024
Warsaw Communism Tour - Karol Zdziech was incredibly knowledgeable! We hope to come back and do more tours in the future! Highly recommend doing this tour!
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Andershu8499fn
Sep 11, 2023
Great tour, inspired guide! - We were 9 guys being loaded into 3 Fiat 126P´s driving in convoy through Warsaw stopping off at 3-4 sights. Great fun and good vibe!
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Li8899
Jul 7, 2023
Great tour for someone who loves history and architecture! - This will be a wonderful tour if you are interested in history and architecture. Konrad is a great guide, very attentive and knowledgeable. He managed to make a somehow “heavy” subject light and fun.
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Jaideep
Jun 20, 2023
Fun Tour - My tour guide was Konrad. He was an incredible guide and is very knowledgeable about Poland's history. He is very fun to talk too and gives great recommendations!
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Peterk717
May 14, 2023
A travel back in time - Seeing the old part of Warsaw, in Praga was very interesting.
Marcin was a great guide who took his time to show secret places around Warsaw.
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Mark
May 20, 2023
Quite enjoyable. - As we drove around Warsaw, the smiles on the locals faces as they saw the FIAT was something. I enjoyed the tour and how the Soviet occupation following the impacted the tour guide's life. The shot of Vodka which ended the tour was a treat. Not the regular Vodka. I was not disappointed.
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