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Explore the communist district Nowa Huta on a guided tour from Krakow. Learn why buildings here have bunkers in the cellarsm, see a Soviet tank and learn why people had to fight to build a church.

Highlights

• Discover the history of Nowa Huta, a communist district in Krakow
• Explore the housing estates of Nowa Huta designed in social realist style
• Hear first-hand stories about everyday life under the communist regime
• Visit the first church built in the district, Lord’s Ark, and see a Soviet tank
• Enjoy coffee break in a local cafe and learn about the district's transformation

Description

Explore Nowa Huta, a communist district of Krakow, on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the district and the everyday life of its residents during the communist era. See housing estates built in socialist realism style and visit bunkers under Nowa Huta Museum. Begin your tour with a hotel pick-up and a tram ride from the city center to Nowa Huta. Walk around the housing estates of Nowa Huta designed in social realist style. Hear first-hand stories about everyday life under the communist regime. Visit places related to the tragic history of the fight against communism. Learn about the problems, resistance, fight against the regime, Solidarity, and the collapse of communism in Poland. Visit Lord’s Ark, the first church built in this district, which took years of struggle, fights, and challenges to build. See communist bunkers built in case of a nuclear attack. Take a selfie with a Soviet tank from WWII. Enjoy a coffee break in one of the district's newly emerging meeting places and talk about how the district is transforming again. Finally, take a tram ride back to the city center.

Includes

Hotel pick-up Tram ticket fee

Important Information

• This tour involves a significant amount of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. The tour takes place outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. Be prepared for an immersive experience into the history and culture of communist Poland.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund