Krakow: Nowa Huta Tour by Tram

This tour is designed to show you very unique district of Krakow located far from its medieval Old Town, Jewish Quarter and most popular museums. If you want to see more than just highlights of the city described in every possible guide, let us take you for a very interesting tour to Nowa Huta district. It was founded in 1949 as a new model of socialist ideal city by the communist government of People’s Republic of Poland. In 1951 Nowa Huta became part of the city of Krakow but its Socialist realist (Stalinist) architecture which still dominates here, makes Nowa Huta completely different than other districts of Krakow is definitely worth seeing. Additional attraction during our tour will be a ride by public tram from the city centre of Krakow to Nowa Huta and back.

We offer private tours to Nowa Huta District from centre of Krakow by tram on request

Tour itinerary:

  1. meeting our private city guide in chosen language at your hotel or at chosen place in the centre at chosen time
  2. up to 30 minutes journey to Nowa Huta by public tram that will allow you to see other non-touristic districts of Krakow on the way
  3. walking tour of Nowa Huta with our private guide for up to 3 hours during which you will feel the spirit of this place and see the most important sites such as:
  • Tadeusz Sendzimir Steelworks – ironworks built in Stalinist times was first named after Wlodzimierz Lenin (until 1990), the second largest in Poland.
  • Wanda housing estate – the oldests blocks of flats in Nowa Huta from which everything began.
  • Swiatowid Cinema – no longer operating cinema is now the seat of the museum of Nowa Huta (on your request you can visit it, buying tickets is on your side)
  • Central Square – the central place of the ideal socialist-realist city, which Nowa Huta was designed to be. Full symmetry, enormity and subordination.
  • The Avenue of Roses – avenue starting at the Central Square, named after the roses which grew up there in 60s and 70s. In the past famous for the Statue of Lenin which does not exist anymore
  • Stylowa Restaurant – a short break in the oldest restaurant in Nowa Huta. The name of the restaurant means stylish, so be prepared that interior of this place presents a unique style of the 70s. You will feel like going back in time!
  • The Arc of Lord Church – Polish symbol of the fight for religious freedom (the inhabitants of Nowa Huta fought long and hard for its construction). The church was consecrated in 1977 by the future pope, Karol Wojtyla (John Paul II)

4. up to 30 minutes ride back by public tram from Nowa Huta to the centre of Krakow

Whole tour lasts up to 4 hours

Prices:

  • 480 PLN per person (1 person)
  • 250 PLN per person (2 persons)
  • 180 PLN per person (3 persons)
  • 140 PLN per person (4 persons)
  • 120 PLN per person (5 persons)
  • 110 PLN per person (6 persons)
  • 100 PLN per person (7 persons)
  • Contact us (8 persons or more)

What is included?:

  • all tram tickets
  • service of our professional private city guide in chosen language for up to 4 hours

This private tour is available in following languages:

English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Swedish and others

*some languages may be subject of availability and prices can vary

Choose number of participants

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Customer Reviews

  1. (5/5)

    The district’s communist-era architecture and history were brought to life by an engaging guide who shared stories of life under socialism. The tram ride itself was a unique way to explore this often overlooked part of Krakow, offering a glimpse into a different side of the city’s past. Highly recommended for history buffs and anyone curious about Poland’s 20th-century history.

  2. (5/5)

    Riding through the streets of Nowa Huta, I learned about its history as a socialist model city. The guide provided insightful commentary, explaining the architecture, the life of the workers, and the significance of this district during the communist era. The tram ride added a nostalgic touch to the experience. It’s a must-do for anyone interested in Krakow’s history beyond the old town.

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