Nowa Huta tour in retro cars with optional visit to bomb shelter
Activities

Nowa Huta tour in retro cars with optional visit to bomb shelter

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Get a feel for Communist times in a classic Polish car from the era
  • See the utopian Socialist district Nowa Huta
  • Learn about the history of the district and its Socialist Realist architecture
  • Visit bomb shelters built for a potential World War III
  • Discover the history of Kombinat steel factory
What to expect

Do something different during your time in Kraków and explore the district of Nowa Huta with a local guide aboard a Communist-era car. You'll see the typical Socialist Realist architecture of the planned neighborhood, designed as a utopian city by the Communist regime. Your guide will provide an interesting lesson about the history of Nowa Huta and show you where the large statue of Lenin stood on Aleja Róż (Avenue of Roses). Learn the story of the Arka Pana Church and the battle the locals fought to have it built.

This 2,5-hour tour gives you the opportunity to marvel at the splendor of Plac Centralny (Central Square) while hearing about the history of communism in Poland and its great utopian plans. You'll visit a perfect socialistic city for steelworks workers and find out what has been changed after 1989.

If you would like to upgrade your tour, choose the option that includes a fascinating visit to an underground command shelter prepared in case of a III World War scenario. You'll have a chance to see the inside of the former Kombinat Steelworks administration offices and descends through an underground tunnel, leading to a shelter from the late 1950s. Don't forget to take photos of the IIWW tank outside the Ludowy Theatre before ending your tour. All of this journey to the past takes up to 3 hours.

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What's included
  • check Live guide
  • check Guided tour of Nowa Huta
  • check Visit to the bomb shelter (only if selected)
Where

Plac Matejki (Matejki Square)

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the Kiss & Ride parking spots at Matejki Square.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • this activity is designed for a maximum of 12 participants. If you would like to organize a tour for a bigger group, please get in touch with us directly
  • please note that the tour with a shelter visit takes approx. 3,5 hours
  • it is strongly advised to contact the tour operator 24 hours before your tour starts via e-mail or phone (the contact details can be found on the voucher after your purchase)
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Provider
Fundacja Promocji Nowej Huty
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 12 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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