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Nowa Huta Guided Tour of a Utopian Socialist City
Krakow,
Poland
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
German, English, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Medieval Kraków brims with beautiful Gothic churches and ancient monuments. Yet, in a mere 10 km from the Old Town, you can find a district called Nowa Huta, built after World War II by the communists as an ideal socialist urban area. We encourage you to discover this truly unique yet little-known part of Kraków.
“Nowa Huta” in English means “new steel mill”. This mammoth manufacturing plant, along with a residential district for the steel mill workers, was built on the initiative of the communist government after the war. The district was meant to contrast with the ‘old’ Kraków with its religiosity, traditions, and anti-socialist sentiments. Nowa Huta was to be a city of the ‘new people’, those living without God, trusting in the ideals of communism and the guiding role of the Communist Party.
On this 2-hour Nowa Huta walking tour, a local guide takes us through the construction history and utopian concepts of this socialist city.
What to remember
Important info
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Local licensed guide
What's not included
tips. personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Best Krakow Walks
Meeting Point
The meeting point – Plac Centralny im. Ronalda Reagana (Ronald Reagan Central Square) – is well-connected to the Kraków city centre – about a 20-minute tram ride away. The sightseeing time (2h) does not include the journey to and from Nowa Huta.