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Communism Tour - Warsaw private tour by retro minibus
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Communism Tour - Warsaw private tour by retro minibus

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Feel the vibe of a former Polish communist state on this 3 hours private tour with our guide and retro minibus. Stories about the black market, an idea of a garden city of Warsaw and new communist ideology combined with proper context and communist car will bring these past days back to life. Guide collects you for the hotel with a unique retro minibus called Żuk (the beetle). Ten miles per gallon, wooden floor and produced in communist Poland – all that adds a meaningful piece of reality to your experience. Each stop represents different parts of communist Poland’s history - from the dusk of WWII and post-war reconstruction of Warsaw through the rough ‘60s and ‘70s to the first free elections on the 4th of June 1989. Disclose the secrets of communist Poland, learn how people managed to survive in the central-steered economy and find relics from those days in Warsaw. Palace of Culture and Science, Constitution sq, former Communist Party HQ and more red stars are on the list.
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Duration: 3h
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  • Proffesional English speaking local guide
  • Transport by retro communist minibus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tip or gratuity


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • If your pickup location is not present in the selection box, please send the address to the tour operator. Please note that transfer from and to the hotel counts into the tour's total time. Therefore, sometimes it is better to meet the guide in the city centre, rather than spend the time transferring from the far-located hotel.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22434P11

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour can be booked instantly online for adults and children over 150 centimetres (4,9 ft). However, if you want to book a tour for a shorter child, please contact the tour operator to check the availability of seat boosters, which are obligatory in Poland.
  • Cars are used mainly for transfers between locations where guests walk with their guide - please wear proper clothing.
  • Classic vintage minibuses are not equipped with air conditioning, and some are not equipped with seat belts (which is legal with classic vintage cars). However, they have a heating system for the winter.
  • If two or more minibuses are used, the tour guide will ride in only one during transfers. The capacity of one minibus is eight passengers.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What you can expect during your visit
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

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Communism Tour - Warsaw private tour by retro minibus is hosted by Warsaw Behind the Scenes. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Warsaw Behind the Scenes on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Communism Tour - Warsaw private tour by retro minibus on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22434P11

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Itinerary
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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Warsaw Behind the Scenes
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Warsaw, Poland
Joined in March 2012

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    Worthy tour of Warsaw
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    Absolutely fantastic!
    I highly recommend this trip and our tour guide and driver Artur. The trip was organised with a very short notice but the company was very flexible, understanding and extremely professional. Artur is a hugely knowledgeable person while he also has a great sense of humour. As a result, we had a fantastic time discovering Warsaw. I organised that trip for my two friends from Israel. They were absolutely delighted with the whole experience. And although I live in Warsaw, I also had a chance to learn a lot myself. Best trip ever! And the old car Żuk was an excellent fun addition to the experience 😁
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    Good food and its history in Warsaw
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    A must do trip
    This was the perfect tour for first time visitors. Arturo was an amazing tour guide. He answered all of our questions and spoke perfect English. I don't think the tour would have been as pleasant without Arturo! Thank you for an amazing trip!
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    Thank you for the wonderful tour
    We had an excellent tour! Fascinating! Would highly recommend. Our guide, Artur, was super knowledgable and friendly!
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    Do it now!
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    History unfolding
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Brian
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May 2023 • Friends
I first took this tour in 2019 as a solo traveler, and it was so much fun. You really get to learn about the history of the city, and it's pretty cool and quirky to ride around in this old minibus from communist times. Reminds me of an old volkswagen van. Since then, i've relocated to Warsaw when family and friends come to visit it's always a fun activity. I should also note that each time i took the tour it was uniquely interesting, because each driver will show you their own favorite landmarks and stories. I can say that all 3 times i've been have been different and also good. Highly recommend!
Written May 28, 2023
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Mikael
Szczecin, Poland4 contributions
Sep 2022 • Business
This was the second time I had the pleasure of Warsaw Behind the Scenes.
Expectations were indeed very high after the previous WWII Buffs (in 2021) which was perhaps the best guided tour I have had.
I was in no way disappointed - once again Marcin and his team exceeded my expectations.
They are not only outstandingly knowledgeable. They are as well intriguing storytellers and exceptional in linking the past with the present.
There is no doubt in my mind that if I will go to Warsaw again, I will do another tour with Warsaw Behind the Scenes. I can only recommend others to do the same.
Written September 6, 2022
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Hildur B
Reykjavik, Iceland64 contributions
Thank you so much for a great tour arround Warsawa. We learned a lot about the history and were able to imagine what it must have been like thanks to our great tourguide.
Written November 2, 2019
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Niels S
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May 2022 • Friends
Mariusz is very very Good!
Hé is really enthousiastic and can tell you everything.

Dont think twice, just do it! 😊👌
Written May 13, 2022
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