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Communist Warsaw: private tour by retro minibus with hotel pickup

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Feel the vibe of a former Polish communist state on this 3 hours private tour with our guide and retro minibus. Stories about the black market, an idea of a garden city of Warsaw and new communist ideology combined with proper context and communist car will bring these past days back to life. Guide collects you for the hotel with a unique retro minibus called Żuk (the beetle). Ten miles per gallon, wooden floor and produced in communist Poland – all that adds a meaningful piece of reality to your experience. Each stop represents different parts of communist Poland’s history - from the dusk of WWII and post-war reconstruction of Warsaw through the rough ‘60s and ‘70s to the first free elections on the 4th of June 1989. Disclose the secrets of communist Poland, learn how people managed to survive in the central-steered economy and find relics from those days in Warsaw. Palace of Culture and Science, Constitution sq, former Communist Party HQ and more red stars are on the list.
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Proffesional English speaking local guide
  • Transport by retro communist minibus
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Tip or gratuity
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Traveler pickup is offered

If your pickup location is not present in the selection box, please send the address to the tour operator. Please note that transfer from and to the hotel counts into the tour's total time. Therefore, sometimes it is better to meet the guide in the city centre, rather than spend the time transferring from the far-located hotel.

  • Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland
    The first stop is a monumental Palace of Culture and Science, the undisputed symbol of Warsaw. It was built in 1952-1955 as a gift from the Soviet Union to the people of Poland. Varsovians still commonly use nicknames to refer to the Palace, notably "Beijing", "clown", and "nightmarish dream of a drunk confectioner".
    20 minutes
  • Muranów, Warsaw, Polen
    Warsaw, before WWII, was a typical European city shaped by capitalism. Thousands of victorian era tenement houses covered the city centre, pushing the proletariat out of the central districts. So when those people got power in 1945, they wanted an act of revenge. So did the modernist architects. One of their first achievements is the Muranów district, a green and spacious neighbourhood built in the late 1940s.
    20 minutes
  • Old Town, Warsaw, Poland
    One of the most impressive achievements of the post-war reconstruction of Warsaw is the Old Town, with the speedway passing under it through the tunnel. This hi-tech piece of engineering came into being with the help of constructors of the Moscow underground rail system. You pass it on the way to Praga district.
  • Praga Polnoc, Warsaw, Poland
    Praga district brings one into the post-WWII gloomy reality of neglected buildings and suspicious businesses made behind dark gates. Unfortunately, the government did not want to invest a penny in refurbishing the post-bourgeoisie architecture, so Praga rolled into its slow decline until the new shiny blocks of flats were about to be built on its ashes. Surprisingly, this fate became an excellent opportunity to carry on outlawed activities like money exchange, distribution of “Western” music or purchasing a pair of jeans.
    30 minutes
  • Śródmieście, Warsaw, Poland
    The government district represents the ironic merger between the pre-WWII modernist architecture and a heavily soviet influenced “socialist realism” style. Funnily, the leader of the communist state did not want to move into their new headquarters because he felt that it looked like a capitalist bank and not like the office of the labour class party.
    45 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour can be booked instantly online for adults and children over 150 centimetres (4,9 ft). However, if you want to book a tour for a shorter child, please contact the tour operator to check the availability of seat boosters, which are obligatory in Poland.
  • Cars are used mainly for transfers between locations where guests walk with their guide - please wear proper clothing.
  • Classic vintage minibuses are not equipped with air conditioning, and some are not equipped with seat belts (which is legal with classic vintage cars). However, they have a heating system for the winter.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
claytonh954
22 May 2025
Our guide was excellent. He enthusiastically shared his knowledge, taking us places and adding nuance to history that can’t be found in books or documentaries. History can be a gut punch and probably should be. I appreciated every minute of his time.
Cristiano F
07 Feb 2025
Absolutely recommended! This extensive and in-depth tour offers a fascinating journey through Warsaw’s Communist history, covering key landmarks and hidden gems that provide deep insights into the era. Marcin is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and always ready to share intriguing stories and historical context. His friendly and professional approach makes the experience both informative and enjoyable. If you’re interested in understanding Warsaw’s past from a unique perspective, this tour is a must!
fcoe2023
22 Dec 2024
Excellent information and very friendly guide. The interesting route and with the necessary arrests to learn about the subject
This tour in Warsaw is organized by Warsaw Behind the Scenes

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