Warsaw Communism Private Tour in a Retro Fiat
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Communist history
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.
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
Description
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.
Includes
Private local guide
Vodka shot on board
Polish sweet- a doughnut
Hotel pick up and drop off within city center
Transport by a historical Fiat 125p
Photos from the tour (emailed afterwards)
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
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund