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Life under communism in Warsaw

Experience for yourself what life was like under the watchful eye of Big Brother on a fascinating bike tour of communist Warsaw.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in French, English, German, Italian, Russian
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 181 EUR per person
We had an absolutely fascinating bike tour of Warsaw during which our erudite and entertaining guide presented the background to the communist takeover of the city following the Second World War. I would highly recommend the tour for people who enjoy some gentle cycling and wish to learn more about this amazing city. Very highly recommended.

Highlights

Learn about life in communist Warsaw

Visit places linked to the regime

Marvel at the monumental Palace of Culture and Science

See how the working masses lived in the Marszałkowska Housing District

Description

Poland was a communist country for nearly 50 years, and was the first country to break out from behind the Iron Curtain and become a democratic state. Warsaw, its capital, became the centre of the new socialist reality, witnessing all of the terror and absurdities of the system.

Painting the grass green for official visits, standing in long queues for meat and toilet paper, being surrounded by the propaganda of success; this was all part of everyday life.

We want to show you sites that will help you understand why Poles both love and hate the Palace of Culture and Science, what they think of 1945 liberation, and why they’re proud of what happened in 1989.

Helmets and baskets are available on request.

SAFETY
Please note that the guide responsible for the tour may refuse a participant on the tour/ask a participant to leave the tour if they consider the participant to be unfit to participate (drunk, aggressive, behaving in a way that makes continuing the tour difficult or impossible, etc.) Refusal for safety reasons is not grounds for a refund. Further, each participant shall confirm that they know the Polish road rules concerning bicycles.

What’s included & not included

Expert local guide

Bike rental

Refreshments

Rain poncho (PLN 5)

Meeting point

Koźla 16/18

Reviews from travelers (2)

5.00/5
We had an absolutely fascinating bike tour of Warsaw during which our erudite and entertaining guide presented the background to the communist takeover of the city following the Second World War. I would highly recommend the tour for people who enjoy some gentle cycling and wish to learn more about this amazing city. Very highly recommended.
My friends and I did the Communist Tour last November. We saw some great parts of the city which we wouldn't see on our own. The guide knew a lot about the history and his English was good. Cycling is easy and safe in Warsaw, as you can see on the photo our friend Ralph did the tour with his eyes closed. The tour is a good way to explore the city, we had some good fun! Even our friend Ralph who had a little hangover had a fun time, after he bought a coke in the Milkbar for 2 zloty.
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Koźla 16/18
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