Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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MEETING POINT: PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE, BY TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE. BUS STOP ''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12''.
Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided bus tour, by 1980's Jelcz "Cucumber" bus, around the "dark side" of Warsaw: the Praga district. The tour features live commentary on board from your guide and a walk around several sites, including Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a chocolate lounge, Brzeska and Stalowa street. Pass by the former vodka factory "Koneser" and a former black market "Różycki's Bazaar." See the most interesting sacred buildings, authentic pre-war architecture and plenty of murals. Tour includes a complimentary hot chocolate.
FOR TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS UP TO 8 PEOPLE WE PROVIDE NYSA MINI RETRO BUS. IF THE FINAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS MORE THAN 8, WE USE JELCZ ''CUCUMBER'' RETRO BUS.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Palace of Culture and Science
Our bus will be waiting for you by Palace of Culture and Science- Tourist Information Office (look for bus stop ''DWORZEC CENTRALNY 12'')- nowadays the symbol of Warsaw City, known as the gift from Joseph Stalin.
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Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus
What‘s Included
A cup of hot chocolate
Transport by 1980's coach
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You Gotta Do This Tour
Chris S,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very cool tour that shows the gritty history of the Praga District. First, the tour is part on a bus and part walking. The bus is retro with ours specifically from 1971. Small cramped but absolutely awesome because it defines this tours grit. Maks, our guide was awesome. He did not mince words describing how this part of Warsaw used to be and he was a wealth of information. Definitely recommend doing this tour to see a less touristy part of Warsaw.
Amazing!
P1277UKjoannap,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing! Tourguide was nice and experianced. Trip was a bit off fun, history and cultural event. I truly recommended and you shoud try it!
See the another side of the river!
125cindyc,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Like the tour. Seeing warsaw in another angle. Our guide (Marks) and driver (Adam) had done great job. Marks has provided the context of the location we were; and with some interesting fact behind :)
Great trip
172arkadiuszs,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice guide. I loved how they showed nearly everything.it was about 2-3 hours. So really not long.Overall it was great. I really recommend it.
Great Tour, strongly recommend
W6419IYagatad,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, strongly recommend! It's fun, interesting, the guide was super super nice. Great stories about unknown facts about Warsaw. Fantastic option for families.
Amazing Experience
Relax38421861293,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So excited, this is my favorite experience in Warsaw, the tutor is so professional and patient on describe history of this historical block
Off the beaten track experience
V5517QTsamanthac,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Maks our Warsaw host. His tour was informative and humorous. Good chance to see the darker side of Warsaw , not often seen by the average tourist. Blue retro bus was very cool. Highly recommended.
Enjoyed my tour and...
Melissa U,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed my tour and riding in the retro bus. The chocolate tasting was very good as well even in the warm weather, I enjoyed it.
Fascinating excursion to Praga (Warsaw)
Robbert v,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide told fascinatingly about the history of Poland (general) and also about the Praga district. I found the time during the trips very short.
The guide was great,...
Denisa T,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide was great, funny and knowledgeable. The experience itself wasn’t that great because of a large group of american tourists that were being very loud and drinking on the bus. We also had to rush through our stops quite a lot, which I assume was in part because of that same group that were late.
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