Communist City Nowa Huta History Guided Walking Tour
Overview
During this tour, you will take a big step back into the communist past of Krakow’s Nowa Huta district which was designed by the Soviets as a model communist city, but later became an anti-communist hub and an important part of the Solidarity movement.
We will visit the enormous Central Square (Plac Centralny), the calling card of the district. Centrally planned right after WWII, today the square and its surrounding areas are like a museum of the many architectural styles and ideas from the past.
We’ll see the spot where a huge monument of Lenin used to stand, and then you’ll visit a local bar for a shot of vodka, just as you might have done back in the communist era.
We’ll also spend some time visiting a huge church known as the Lord’s Ark, which became a symbol of the long fight for freedom and democracy. The church was built by residents completely by hand.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have a better sense of the communist history in Poland.
What's Included
- Vodka degustation in a communist restaurant
- Private tour option hotel pick up
- Entrance ticket to the communist museum (closed on Mondays)
- 1 Local snack zapiekanka
- Transport by tram to the communist district and back
- Local Friendly English-speaking Guide
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuity
- Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up
Meeting Location
Długa
31-147 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Rynek Główny
Kraków, Poland
Krakow’s Main Market Square area
What To Expect
Podziemna Nowa Huta - Muzeum Krakowa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Nowa Huta
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nowa Huta Cultural Centre (Pass By)
Krakow
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- How you will help the local community by joining this tour: - The admission fee to the local Museum of the Nowa Huta helps to support the conservation of local heritage and culture. - We have a vodka and snack stop in a local restaurant that’s off the main tourist path, ensuring local vendors who are producing the locals’-favorite dishes also benefit from tourism to their city. - Support local vendors at a local market by sampling a traditional zapiekanka treat.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Tips: If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- For private tour option we offer central Krakow hotels pick up. Please call or email us.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Vodka degustation in a communist restaurant.
- Private tour option hotel pick up.
- Entrance ticket to the communist museum (closed on Mondays).
- 1 Local snack zapiekanka.
- Transport by tram to the communist district and back.
- Local Friendly English-speaking Guide.
- Additional Food and Drinks.
- Gratuity.
- Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Communist City Nowa Huta History Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Communist City Nowa Huta History Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Vodka degustation in a communist restaurant
- Private tour option hotel pick up
- Entrance ticket to the communist museum (closed on Mondays)
- 1 Local snack zapiekanka
- Transport by tram to the communist district and back
- Local Friendly English-speaking Guide
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuity
- Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- How you will help the local community by joining this tour: - The admission fee to the local Museum of the Nowa Huta helps to support the conservation of local heritage and culture. - We have a vodka and snack stop in a local restaurant that’s off the main tourist path, ensuring local vendors who are producing the locals’-favorite dishes also benefit from tourism to their city. - Support local vendors at a local market by sampling a traditional zapiekanka treat.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Tips: If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- For private tour option we offer central Krakow hotels pick up. Please call or email us.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
