A journey into post-war Poland. The events, the atmosphere and the people who changed the look of the city.
Kraków under Communism with a guide: what you will see
The tour will bring us to the most important places related to the events, culture and atmosphere of Krakow in the communism era. At that time, despite the imposed ideology, the city managed to retain its individual character. During the tour you will learn about Father Józef Tischner and Peter Skrzynecki, as well as about the great role played in the era of the People’s Republic of Poland by the Catholic Intelligentsia Club, the Writers’ House, and artistic cafés such as Piwnica pod Baranami and Klub pod Jaszczurami.
Selected places: the Main Market Square, Szczepański Square, ul. Sienna, the Bishops’ Palace and the “Pope’s window”, the Wawel Hill, Skałka.
Who this tour is for
For people who already know Kraków, or who were after something off the usual track from the start. Fewer crowds, more detail.
- Returning visitors who have done the classic route
- Small groups and individual travellers
- Visitors from abroad, since we also guide in English
How long it takes and what to know
Duration
The route normally takes 3 – 4 h. We adjust the pace and the scope to the group, so if you have less time we will shorten it without dropping what matters most.
Admission tickets
The guiding fee does not cover admission to museums and ticketed sites. Several of them sell timed entry and are often booked out days ahead in season, so it is worth mentioning them when you book.
Booking a date
Tell us how many of you there are, when you plan to come and roughly how much time you have. We normally reply the same day, with a suggested route and a price.
