Michael S.United States
Excellent tour and exceptional tour guide. We throughly enjoyed our time and our guide is extremely knowledgeable and anticipated what we would be most interested in and made our tours in Krakow an amazing experience.
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Private tour in Krakow Zuzanna P
Nowa Huta: Socialism & Cold War Half-Day Private Tour
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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4 hours
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Zuzanna P.
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I use my expertise and experince to design all the tours to be real "tours by a local". Every single one of them is slightly different from the standard offer of tours in Krakow. I will be thrilled to show you the "must-sees", recommend the "must-dos", and take you off the beaten track to mingle with the locals in Krakow and its surroundings. Please, take a look at the itineraries that I offer here for you, and if there is anything that you would like to change or add to them, just message me with a request for a customized tour. Then anything can be done! I am also happy to take you to towns and villages which are not listed here. I will be looking forward to your message. If you would like to get to know me a little better, here is a bit of background information: I was born in 1989, just two months after the first democratic election in Poland. My attitude towards my country was shaped by my family: the grandparents, all of whom still had the trauma and vivid memories of World War II, and my parents, who spent their 20s watching the long-awaited fall of communism. This background is the reason for my fascination with the 20th century history. It makes me extremely proud that after 30 years of struggle to "catch up with the West" Poland is gaining so much recognition from world travelers and I feel privileged to get to share with you the amazing history and culture of my country! For my education, I chose two faculties: Tourism and English Language & Culture. Now, after 11 years of working as a city guide and tour leader, I believe this was a perfect combination which helped me provide first-class service to my guests. My energy, sunny disposition, and fascination with Krakow are contagious and will make your visit here worthwhile never mind the weather or time of day! Krakow City Guide State Licence, Ceritfied Guide in Schindler's Factory Museum, Wawel Royal Castle Exhibitions, Rynek Underground, MA in Tourism, BA in English Language and Culture, Transportation License, Tour Leader State License "The Alphabet of Jewish Culture" training by Mifgash Foundation in Krakow Member of the Federation of Tourist Guide Associations in Krakow Driver's Licence since 2008
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Insight into the Socialist Era and the "Perfect Socialist Town"
Overview of your Krakow tour
The end of World War II was not the end of problems for Poland. . . The country went from German occupation into Soviet "influence". Krakow again was supposed to play a symbolic role: the area not far from the Old Town was chosen by the Soviets as the location for a new steelworks. And, of course, with the Cold War in progress, this was supposed to become the biggest steelworks in the world. The steelworks was designed from scratch along with a whole town to provide housing for the laborers. Designing the city, the architects kept in mind the threat of the outbreak of World War III—they provided the town with 250 anti-bombing shelters. Today, the district of Nowa Huta is a perfect example of socialist urban design and all the ideology behind it. This is the place to understand the clash between the ideals of communism and the reality of life in this system.
Recent Reviews
Cormac F.United States
Zuzanna was fantastic--one of the few guides taking people through Nowa Huta, which was absolutely fascinating, and she filled the day with truly interesting and informative anecdotes about her own experiences and those of her family, which really helped shape our understanding. She was extremely knowledgeable, and she also answered my numerous, not-necessarily-related, and probably distracting questions throughout the day. Absolutely worth the time, and I'd recommend Zusanna (and the tour) to all.
Anthony K.United States
My third tour with Zuzanna and this one was excellent as well. She combined Nowa Huta (hooray for Communism) with a truly wonderful trip to the Salt Mine, where I loaded up on non-schlocky souvenirs. Three cheers to Zuzanna!
Ron W.United States
A very interesting trip to the southern part of Krakow. After the war the Soviets selected this location, Nowa Huta, as the place to build the biggest steel works in the works. They also built the "perfect Communist community" for the workers. After that it was a trip to a former movie theater with a fallout shelter that included great anti-American propaganda posters. Without Zuzanna I wouldn't have know about this. Bottom line, when you come to Krakow, your 1st choice as a guide is Zuzanna P!
Vladimir K.United States
We were so pleased and excited after the first tour guided by Zuzanna. This is the second tour for us in Krakow. No need to say that Zuzanna was our first choice among other guides. She is very organized, knowledgeable, professional and friendly person. We wish we had mote time to stay in Krakow and had her as our tour guide again.
Your Krakow tour itinerary
We will meet at your hotel/apartment in Krakow and drive to the Nowa Huta District. There we will see: •The Administrative Buildings of the former Lenin Steelworks, •The residential buildings and 'neighbourhood units' which were supposed to serve the ideal socialist community, • The Central Square now dedicated to Ronald Reagan •The Museum of Nowa Huta and anti-bombing shelter, •An original 'Milk Bar' - a canteen subsidized by the state to promote meat-free dining in the era of shortage of meat , •The sight of the 'Nowa Huta Cross' and the place where the biggest anti-communist riots in this region happened. The tour will end at your hotel/apartment or at any other place of your choice.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van
Modern minivan with dual-zone AC.
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 30, Poland
Pick-up at you hotel or apartment, or any other place of your choice in Krakow
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
669377
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Krakow is perfect for travellers interested in history, particularly the Socialist era and Cold War period. It's also ideal for those who want to explore the unique urban design of Nowa Huta, a district that exemplifies socialist ideals. If you're looking to connect with a local expert like Zuzanna P. for deeper insights into this fascinating period, this tour is well-suited for you.
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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