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Nikiszowiec Industrial District Private Tour

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2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Polish

Overview

Tour with a local Silesian with both Polish and German origins. This ensures that you will be provided with the most objective information on region possible. The tour contains historical, architectural and artistic aspects of the district. You will see mineschafts, residential, service and sacral area of the district. You will admire murals made by local artists. At the end of the tour you will see a typical Silesian house from inside and outside and artworks of "Silesian Salvador Dali". During the tour our caring guide will familiarize you with the history of the region and the district. Warm tea gratis!

What's Included

  • Entrance fee to the Ethnology Museum - last stop

    Meeting Location

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    plac Wyzwolenia 21
    40-423 Katowice, Poland

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    Parafia Rzymskokatolicka św. Anny w Katowicach

    Welcome to Nikiszowiec - the historical relic and place of tribute to local ethnicity.
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    3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    skwer Emila i Georga Zillmannów

    Square of Zillmans - the architects of Nikiszowiec. Getting to know general idea, purpose and architectural plan of the district and the nearby areas.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Nikiszowiec

    Passing to common portals in the Liberation Square. Getting to know the urban planning of the district (division to quarters, purpose of each quarter, structure of buildings). Getting to know the daily routines of its inhabitants.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Nikiszowiec Historic Mining District

    Passing to the residential area of the district. Guide's explanation on how the daily life of Nikiszowiec's inhabitants used to look like and how it looks nowadays. Passing to several quarters and its interior gardens. Getting to know the situation of Nikiszowiec in the times of World War 1 and during Silesian Uprisings.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Łukasz Kohut - Ślōnsko Ambasada

    Passing to the "Silesian Embassy". Finding out the meaning of the interwar period - times of the Autonomous Region of Silesia. Getting to know the situation of Silesia in World War 2 and changes brought by communism to Nikiszowiec.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pułaski Shaft Complex‎

    Passing to the former coal mine - the place of work of Nikiszowiec's inhabitants. Seeing the historic railway which used to transport industrial materials and people between industrial estates of Silesia.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Grzegorz Chudy - Atelier z akwarelami

    Seeing the contemporary paintings of Nikiszowiec, Katowice and Silesia Region. Silesian legends and mythical creatures and their depictions in art.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Szkoła Podstawowa im. S. Żeromskiego 53

    Passing next to historical Nikiszowiec's school.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Skwer Artystów Grupy Janowskiej

    The square of Janów District Artists. Admiring colourful murals - reproductions of artworks of top artists from Nikiszowiec.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Museum of Katowice History. City Ethnology Department

    Seeing the interiors of typical flat in Nikiszowiec. Admiring the original artworks of Janów Group artists, depicting the daily and festive life of Nikiszowiec. Admiring surrealistic artworks of "Silesian Slavador Dali".
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Nikiszowiec Industrial District Private Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-394171P2

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Entrance fee to the Ethnology Museum - last stop

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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