Culture & history Tours Guided tours Neighborhood tours Private tours Sightseeing Communist history

Discover Krakow and Polish history from a perspective few have seen. Visit Nowa Huta and learn about the communist history. Enjoy pickup direct from your accommodation and a tour with a guide.

Highlights

• Learn about the Communist era in Poland from your local guide
• Explore interesting underground tunnels, and discover Nowa Huta's secrets
• Explore a part of Krakow off the beaten track and gain a new perspective on city

Description

Time travel to an ideal socialist city and see Krakow from a new perspective. Visit Krakow’s biggest district, built in the 1950’s as socialist utopian city, and discover what it looks like today. During your tour, you will be picked up directly from your hotel in a comfortable car and driven to Nowa Huta district where an English speaking guide will be waiting for you. Firstly, see Plac Centralny (Central Square) which is today’s center of Nowa Huta. Learn about the district’s history and how it was developed between 1949 and 1989. Be guided on a walk through Aleja Roz (Avenue of Roses) where you will learn about the architecture of the district. See Tadeusz Sendzimir Steelworks and spend some time wandering through offices before your guide takes you to a secret underground tunnel. Back on the ground, head to Arka Pana (Lord’s Ark) Church which was the first church built in Nowa Huta. Last but not least, you will be able to see real Soviet IS-2 tanks in front of Museum of the Armed Act which is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Nowa Huta. The tour is around 3 hours long and after, you will be taken back directly to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup English speaking guide All admission fees and tickets Insurance

Important Information

• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund