About this experience
Experience the Nowa Huta district in a classic car with the famous Crazy Guides team, featured by the BBC and other international media. Uncover fascinating stories about life in Communist Poland.
Highlights
- Enjoy an adventurous tour in an East German Trabant or Soviet Lada
- Learn modern Polish history in a humorous and engaging way
- Meet an entertaining guide from the Crazy Team, featured on the BBC
- Explore Nowa Huta, a symbol of the communist utopian vision
- Discover alternative tourism with Krakow's pioneers, established in 2004
What's included
- Private adventure tour with an energetic Crazy Guide
- Convenient central pickup and drop-off points
- Travel in classic Trabant or Soviet Lada cars
- A sightseeing ride through the Nowa Huta district, with stops at Central Square, residential units, the steelworks headquarters, a Soviet tank, and Lord's Ark Church
- 30-minute walk around Central Square (included in 2.5-hour option)
- 30-minute lecture with old photos and refreshments in a retro communist restaurant (included in 2.5-hour option)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Our 'Communism Tour' has been highlighted in international media over the past 20 years and has gained a cult following. We focus on treating our customers like best friends, combining intriguing facts with humour to create an unforgettable experience.
Explore the Nowa Huta district in Krakow, where you can experience authentic Communist architecture, including steelworks and Soviet-style houses. It's like stepping back in time as you ride in vintage Trabant or Soviet Lada cars, guided by our friendly and knowledgeable team of Crazy Guides. You'll gain insights into what life was like under communism and hear some incredible stories along the way.
The basic 1.5-hour tour takes you through the district, with a quick stroll around Central Square and the housing estates. You'll check out the famous steelwork's headquarters 'Renaissance' buildings from the outside and snap a fun photo next to a Soviet tank.
If you're up for it, the 2.5-hour option gives you a deeper dive into the area. You'll get a more detailed and longer walk around, get an interesting lecture based on old photos and enjoy refreshments in a retro communist restaurant. Plus, you'll visit a local 1950s shop filled with unique, quirky souvenirs and classic Socialist décor.