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Warsaw: Communist History Self-Driving Tour

4.9 / 5

7 reviews

Activity provider: Warsaw Private Tours WPT1313
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    Warsaw: Communist History Self-Driving Tour

    Activity provider: Warsaw Private Tours WPT1313

    4.9

    7 reviews

    From US$ 53.21 per person

    Take a self-driving tour of Warsaw's communist history in a historic Fiat 126p "Toddler." Discover the architecture, stories, and automobiles of the era.

    About this activity

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    Duration 3 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Polish

    Experience

    Highlights
    • See Warsaw’s communist landmarks such as Palace of Culture and Science
    • Drive a Fiat 126p "Toddler" around the streets of Warsaw
    • Hear entertaining stories about Varsovian life and history as you drive around
    Full description
    Jump in and drive an iconic Fiat 126p "Toddler” around Warsaw yourself while you learn about communist history in Poland from your guide. You'll see the most important landmarks like the Palace of Culture and Science,  the house of The Polish Communist Party, and the communist housing districts. Visit the Palace of Culture and Science, the hulking symbol of Warsaw’s communist era, and learn more about its construction, listen to stories from its past, and discover why it's called "Stalin’s Gift." As you drive, your guide will share entertaining facts about life during the communist era, how it has changed since, and what it means to be Polish today. See the Stalin-era architecture of Constitution Square, a unique and representative communist housing district. Hear fascinating stories about the House of Communist Party and find out what is it used for today. Discover the communist-era housing blocks of the Muranów district. On this tour, you'll feel the atmosphere of communist Warsaw. At the end of the tour you will have a chance to try traditional Polish vodka (18+ only).
    Includes
    • 2.5-hour self-driving tour
    • Professional local guide
    • 20-minute driving lesson
    • Photos from the tour (emailed afterwards)
    • Shot of vodka after the tour
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Entrance fees
    • Gratuities

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    Meeting point

    Meet your tour in front of the main entrance to the Palace of Culture and Science at Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warsaw

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Driver's license
    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • Security deposit of 500PLN is required (refunded after the tour)
    • Valid driver's license is required and checked before the tour
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    •  The tour is half walking and half driving, but it can be easily adapted to suit your requirements
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 7 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.7/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      4.8/5
    • Safety
      5/5

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    Excellent tour guide, and wonderful cars after we got used to them. I thought the driving would be very stressful around the city but the guide was brilliant and helped us all the way.

    March 6, 2020

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    Amy – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    A great experience. Very good guide with a lot of historical background. Driving pleasure is great.

    December 3, 2019

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    Eva – Germany Verified booking

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    It was an awesome experience that I would definitely recommend. Driving through the city in the polonez gives you an unexpected view of the city. Special thanks to our guide!

    November 29, 2021

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