Communism Tour in a Genuine Trabant Automobile from Krakow

Krakow, Poland

Visit Nowa Huta, the district that still bears testament to the power of the Soviets. Most notably, your guide will lead you on a in-depth tour of the place that was originally given as a gift to Krakow by Stalin himself! These labyrinths of the tenements were done in imitation of the renaissance and meant to be a model communist city. It later became one of the centers of the revolution and resistance within Poland, leading to the eventual overthrow of the Communist government.

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.

USD $48.36

Review by: Joanne G	November 2011
Hilarious!!!! This is one of the best trips we've been on. The guide was excellent, VERY funny - we pretty much laughed non-stop for 2.5 hours. Driving in this iconic car was a bone-rattling experience! Our only regret is that we didn't book the longer tour because we didn't want to it end. It was the highlight of our weekend in Krakow :-)

Review by: Robert J	May 2011
Terrific tour! With so many Eastern European countries destroying remnants of their communist past, it's great to see a tour that confronts the past head-on...showing both the horror and humor of that era. Highly recommended!

Review by: Elizabeth N	March 2011
Very friendly and knowledgable young man. Enjoyable tour.

Review by: Anonymous	August 2010
One of my favourite tours in Krakow. The Trabant ride, the visit of Nowa Huta and one typical commnunist apartment were quite an experience.

Review by: alan h, United Kingdom	October 2009
The tour operator as the name says our wacky guide met all requirements, very entertaining and most of all very interesting. The tour gave us a brief look how and why communism failed. Travelling in the Trabant vehicle was something else worth doing to see how far ahead the western automobile industry was at the time.

Review by: Alan H	October 2009
The tour operator as the name says our wacky guide met all requirements, very entertaining and most of all very interesting. The tour gave us a brief look how and why communism failed. Travelling in the Trabant vehicle was something else worth doing to see how far ahead the western automobile industry was at the time.

Review by: Anonymous, Indonesia	October 2008
The whole tour is unique and interesting. The trabant ride is an experience that we will not forget. The self proclaimed crazy guide is really crazy, bitter and funny at the same time. It really matched with the whole theme. A visit to the apartment and feeling the life of communism era is the highlight for us as well. In the nutshell this tour is something extra that enriching ourself in seeing Polish history in a different way.

Review by: Tertia R, United Kingdom	October 2007
Travelling in this vehicle should come with a health warning. I would give 4 stars for extremely interesting. Good guide.