Discover Krakow and Polish history from a perspective few have seen. Visit Nowa Huta and get a real feel for the communist history that happened here. Enjoy pickup direct from your accommodation and travel with a knowledgeable guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 3:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup outside the hotel or accomodation at the time indicated on your final confirmation.
Experience
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 the city
Full 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
- Food
- Gratuities, optional
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
