Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Nowa Huta Steelworks Administration Buildings & Shelter

Revisit Poland's industrial past on a tour of Nowa Huta's steelworks' administration buildings and the Cold War command shelter with an expert guide.

Step into the heart of Poland's industrial history with this 1.5-hour guided tour, and delve into the strategic core of Nowa Huta's thriving steelworks.

Traverse ornate staircases and explore administrative spaces like conference rooms that hosted world figures like Fidel Castro.

Your expert English-speaking guide will play movie scenes from hits like Man of Marble on a phone to show you exactly where they were shot.

Venture into an underground command shelter, a relic of the Cold War era, revealing the protective measures taken during volatile times.

Fun Fact: Nowa Huta is one of only 2 entirely pre-planned socialist realist cities ever built, designed as a utopian workers' city.

Guided tour of Nowa Huta Steelworks

English-speaking guide

Entry to an industrial part of steelworks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

A glimpse of industrial history

On a journey through Nowa Huta's industrial heritage in Krakow, discover the architectural marvel of Building ‘Z’, the management hub where key decisions sculpted the plant's course in the late '70s. Weave through the intricate corridors and grand staircases featured in numerous films. With an expert English-speaking guide, learn about the tales of resilience behind these walls. Imagine crucial discussions in the iconic Conference Room 157, a room graced with the presence of world figures like the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova.

A Cold War relic revealed

Next, delve into the underground command shelter, a relic from the tense Cold War era. Traverse a 100-meter-long tunnel, a testament to the lengths taken to protect essential operations during volatile times. This is a subterranean adventure that transports you back in time, offering a firsthand glimpse into this utopian workers’ city. The experience concludes at the command bomb shelter, enriching you with a deeper understanding of Nowa Huta's unique legacy.

What to bring

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 5 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Budynek "Z".

Address: Ujastek 1, 31-974 Kraków, Poland.

Landmark: Meeting point is at the entrance stairs to the Administration Building before entering the Sendzimir Steelworks.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Kombinat. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses #142, #211, and more to get you there.

By Tram

The closest tram station is Kombinat. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board trams #10, #16, and more to get you there.

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