Warsaw Communism Private Tour in a Retro Fiat Warsaw Communism Private Tour in a Retro Fiat in English
ID: GYG69064-97268
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Poland under communism while cruising the city in a communist era car. Your driver guide and a historical vehicle Fiat 125p will take you back in time.
Feel the spirit of communist Poland during a drive in the iconic automobile of the 70’s and 80’s Fiat 125p. You will be chauffeured by a professional driver-guide who will introduce you to Warsaw of the communist epoch. You start by being picked up from your centrally located Warsaw hotel, at your chosen hour.
As you travel, your guide will share entertaining facts about life in communism, how it has changed, and what does it mean to be Polish today. Your agenda can be tailored to your preferences, so feel free to ask to visit somewhere of particular interest. The route might be changed a bit accordingly to current traffic situation.
Visit Palace of Culture and Science, the hulking symbol of Warsaw’s long-gone communist epoch. Find out more about its construction, listen to some anecdotes and get to know why is it called the gift from Moscow. See the Stalin-era architecture at the Constitution Square, a unique and the most representative communist housing district. Visit communist ministerial district with its amazing Ministry of Agriculture and hear interesting stories about the House of Communist Party, find out what is it used for now. Then gaze at communist-era housing blocks of Muranów built upon the former Ghetto and learn more about the Party’s influence on architecture. As you ride, have a shot of best traditional vodka, alongside a tasty snack. After the tour you are driven back to your hotel.
Please note that groups over 4 people will be driven around in blue vintage minivan - check it out in our photos.
Highlights
- Visit the symbol of Polish communism - Palace of Culture and Science
- See the representative houses for the working class in the Constitution Square
- Take a look around the former House of the Communist Party
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Transportation in an 1980's historical vehicle
• Tour requires a moderate amount of walking
• The tour is half walking-half driving, but it can be easily adapted to suit your requirements
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.