Communist City Nowa Huta History Guided Walking Tour

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.

A small museum of the Nowa Huta district located close to Central Square - an ideal example of communist architecture.

Central Square of the Nowa Huta district - an open-air museum of the communist architecture.

Great place to promote culture in the Nowa Huta district.

Big, empty square where the huge monument of Lenin used to stay in the past.

Lord's Ark Church - the first church in the ideal, communist city Nowa Huta, a symbol of the Solidarity movement and the opposition.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

• Private Nowa Huta Option
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• Local Friendly English-speaking Guide
• 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

• Additional Food and Drinks
• Gratuity
• Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up

Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. We will meet you at your hotel lobby. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call or email us if any questions. HOW DID WE DO? Let us know what you loved (or what we can do better) by leaving a review after your tour. As a local small business, it will mean the world to us. Thank you.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Krakow Urban Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Warsaw.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 15 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.