Free Walking Tour Nowa Huta: Ideal Communist City

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on July 05, 2017

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Tour description

Are you ready to embark on a journey back in time to one of the most intriguing and little known periods of Krakow's history? Join us for our Communist Krakow tour that is taking place in the heart of Nowa Huta, a district designed and built as an ideal communist city and discover the fascinating story behind it!


Step into the Past:

Nowa Huta means the "New Steelworks." It was a remarkable experiment in urban planning and a symbol of Poland's post-World War II industrial growth. Built during the communist era, this district was envisioned as a model city that would reflect the principles of socialism (not to mention its huge role in Joseph Stalin’s propaganda and totalitarian dictatorship). The tour takes you through the story of Nowa Huta's creation, its significance during communism, and its transformation into a thriving neighborhood, which today, surprisingly, has so much to offer.


Unique Insights:

  • Explore one of only two still existing ideal communist cities in the world! Get a chance to see the representative parts of Nowa Huta – monumental Central Square and the Avenue of Roses.
  • Enter the ‘Ark of Lord’ - one of the most architecturally unique churches you will ever see, a symbol of spiritual resistance of Catholic workers against the communist party.
  • Reveal the story of a heroic struggle of Polish workers, initiators of great strikes and protests that eventually started the fall of a Communist Block, and the beginnings of the biggest social movement of all times – Solidarity.
  • Experience the everyday life of Nowa Huta, a district unspoiled by mass tourism, which is still under heavy influence of the Communism period and the nostalgia of its heroic past.


Unearth the Hidden History:

Our expert guides will lead you through the streets of Nowa Huta, showing you its unique architecture, monuments, and stories that still echo with the ideals and struggles of the past. 

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  • Meeting point:
    Ronald Reagan Plaza, plac Centralny I...
    Ronald Reagan Plaza, plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana, 31-974 Kraków, Poland
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    Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella in the middle of the Plac Centralny

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Kay Shepherd 23 Sep 2023
Chichester

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Absolutely fascinating. So much information. Great guide.
roman 19 Aug 2023
Bolechówko

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
Really Wonderfull Time spent with Maciej. Intresting details shared with us. Must have in cracow!!!
mick 11 Jul 2023
Udine

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Travelled alone - Jul 2023
excellent tour highly recommended
NISSIM 22 Oct 2022
Haifa

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Travelled alone - Oct 2022
A very interesting tour. Georg provided excellent & proffesional guidance, demonstrated extensive knowledge and combined humor. Highly recommend the guided tour, especially for history buffs. Excellent! 🙏
Natàlia 08 Sep 2022
Vinyols i els Arcs

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2022
Se nota que le gusta su trabajo. Habla perfectamente español y es muy encantador y profesional. Recomendado al 100%!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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