Krakow by Trabant

Written by Viator, April 2011

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A Trabant, a classic European car popular in communist bloc countries in the late 1950s and early 1960s, offers a retro way to see the sights of Kraków. When the Berlin Wall came down, many Germans moved west in their Trabants, making the car a symbol of the fall of communism and the failure of East Germany.

On a guided Trabant tour, you’ll visit Kraków’s Nowa Huta district, the city’s former communist enclave where you’ll see communist architecture and hear from your guide stories of life in the area.

You’ll also stop at Kraków’s historic burial mounds which date back to pagan times and provide a great view of the city. The Trabant will then take you to Kazimierz, Kraków’s former Jewish quarter until WWII, which is now a lively neighborhood of pubs and cafés.

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Reply by Viator, December 2012
Doing what: Communism Tour in a Genuine Trabant Automobile from Krakow

This was the best time we had in krakow. Peter our guide was very informative and intelligent. He was also very funny and kept us entertained with anecdotes throughout our trip to nova huta. We both had a turn at driving the trabant on some waste ground and this was the cherry on the cake.

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Reply by Viator, November 2012
Doing what: Communism Tour in a Genuine Trabant Automobile from Krakow

This is a must do trip if you are in Krakow. Olek was a great host and full of relevant and unique information. Traveling by Trabant is both an experience and an adventure.(pushing skills useful!) Upgrade to the deluxe trip - you will need the time. Thanks again for a great trip

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Reply by Viator, November 2012
Doing what: Communism Tour in a Genuine Trabant Automobile from Krakow

excellent all round loved it

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