Highlights
- Communism tour of Krakow
- See the city in a car popular during communism - the Trabant
- Visit the Nowa Huta district and other communism-related sites
- Upgrade to the 4-hour DELUXE tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Trabant 3Trabant 3Photo by: Joanne G11 2011 -
Trabant 2Trabant 2Photo by: Joanne G11 2011 -
Trabant 1Trabant 1Photo by: Joanne G11 2011 -
Voted worst CarHow not to make a car, The Eatern Block's answer to th BMW????Photo by: Alan HUnited Kingdom, 10 2009 -
Old Apartment in Nowa HutaA visit to an old apartment in Nowa Huta.Photo by: Dien Dalila SIndonesia, 10 2008 -
The Map of Nowa HutaThe crazy guide explained about the Nowa Huta area now and the past.Photo by: Dien Dalila SIndonesia, 10 2008 -
Inside the TrabantWe ride the trabant touring the Nowa Nuta areaPhoto by: Dien Dalila SIndonesia, 10 2008 -
The BedroomThe picture of the bedroom filled with memorabilia from the past during the communism era.Photo by: Dien Dalila SIndonesia, 10 2008 -
BathroomBathroom used during the communism era. Everything is old as it was.Photo by: Dien Dalila SIndonesia, 10 2008 -
Useful Information
Communism Tour - Nowa Huta, Stalin's Gift to Krakow
This guided tour is complete with transportation in genuine Trabant automobiles - cars manufactured by the Eastern Bloc specialists. During your 2.5 hour tour, your young and energetic guide will lead you through this one-of-a-kind city and up to the gates of the steel mill that was originally in the heart of this district.
Upgrade to the Communism DELUXE Tour in Krakow (4 hours):
The Communism DELUXE Tour upgrade is a must-do for any visitor to Krakow! This tour was recently made famous by travel documentary maker Michael Palin after his feature in 'Palins New Europe' series in 2007. Also recommended by the BBC, Reuters, New York Times, Lonely Planet guidebooks and many others. An extended version of the standard Communism Tour in a Trabant automobile, the Communism Deluxe tour includes a trip to a Communist-era restaurant and guided visit to our private museum. Explore everyday life in Poland in the 1970's in our exclusive and unchanged Communist apartment. This deluxe tour includes the rare opportunity to eat pickled cucumbers and toast times past with Communist relic, Mr. Vieslav (upon request). You can also try your hand at driving the trusty Trabant. Enjoy lunch in an authentic Commie milk bar canteen.
Reviewed by Jane louise R, United Kingdom, December 2012
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.
Reviewed by G W C, November 2012
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
