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Nikiszowiec Industrial District Private Tour
(5) Reviews
Katowice
About
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!
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee to the Ethnology Museum - last stop
Meeting Points
Departure
Parafia Rzymskokatolicka św. Anny w Katowicach
In front of the St. Anna's Church in Nikiszowiec. The church is located on the central square (Plac Wyzwolenia) in Nikiszowiec.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Welcome to Nikiszowiec - the historical relic and place of tribute to local ethnicity.
3 minutes
2
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.
10 minutes
3
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.
15 minutes
4
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.
30 minutes
5
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.
15 minutes
6
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.
20 minutes
7
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.
10 minutes
8
Szkoła Podstawowa im. S. Żeromskiego 53
Passing next to historical Nikiszowiec's school.
2 minutes
9
Skwer Artystów Grupy Janowskiej
The square of Janów District Artists. Admiring colourful murals - reproductions of artworks of top artists from Nikiszowiec.
15 minutes
10
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".
30 minutes
Nikiszowiec Industrial District Private Tour
(5) Reviews
Katowice
About
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!
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Polish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee to the Ethnology Museum - last stop
Meeting Points
Departure
Parafia Rzymskokatolicka św. Anny w Katowicach
In front of the St. Anna's Church in Nikiszowiec. The church is located on the central square (Plac Wyzwolenia) in Nikiszowiec.
