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Gdansk: Stutthof Concentration Camp Regular Tour

1. Gdansk: Stutthof Concentration Camp Regular Tour

Step back in time on this tour of the Stutthof Concentration Camp from Gdansk. Be moved by stories from the victims of the camp and see sights where past atrocities occurred.  Be picked up from your hotel in a comfortable and climate-controlled minibus. Relax on the drive to the Stutthof Concentration Camp. Meet your guide and begin your tour of the complex.  Visit the Memorial Museum that commemorates victims of the former Nazi Camp, before moving on to see inside of the commander’s villa. Proceed to the gas chambers and crematorium, while hearing about the mass murder that took place here.  Pay your respects at the camp victims’ monument, before learning about the persecution and occupation of Pomerania. Later on, you will see the first Nazi concentration camp outside of German territory. Travel to Sztutowo, where there was a former camp. Take a 2-hour guided tour of the Stutthof Museum before returning to your accommodation in Gdansk.

Gdansk: Private Wolf's Lair Tour

2. Gdansk: Private Wolf's Lair Tour

Your private tour for just you and your group begins as you are picked up from any location in Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia. Following 3 hours of driving, you'll arrive to Wolf's Lair. The fortress is composed of 80 buildings which were built between 1940-1942, with 50 of them being bunkers. The headquarters had its own electric power generator, railway station, and an air-strip, and quarters for top Nazi officials as well as a casino and cinema were located in the central part of the compound. The whole area was camouflaged, protected by barbed wire and mine fields. Transportation is conducted by deluxe, spacious, and air-conditioned vehicles which are driven by experienced chauffeurs. Throughout your journey to the site and back you will be free to admire the beauty of the Polish countryside.

Stutthof Concentration Camp and Museum of WWII: Private Tour

3. Stutthof Concentration Camp and Museum of WWII: Private Tour

Take a private tour to the Stutthof Concentration Camp Museum and the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk with an Expert Guide and private car transfers from Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia. Learn about the Holocaust, the German occupation of Poland, and more about the dark 20th century. Spend a day surrounded by history. We will begin this 7-hour tour with pick-up at your accommodation in Tri-City by private car. Our first stop will be at the former site of the Stutthof Concentration Camp, which was the first of this kind built by the Nazis in Poland during World War II. As you explore the informative and moving exhibitions of the Stutthof Museum, your Expert Guide will explain in detail how the camp functioned, its purpose and liberation. You will also see a short documentary on the history of Stutthof and the Holocaust. Next, we’ll stop at a nearby beach to take in the sights and sounds of the Baltic Sea. Last but not least, we will visit the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk. It is a leading museum in the field, offering a detailed account of the events and people involved in World War II, from its beginning to its end. After the interesting and informative guided tour, we will take you back to your accommodation.

Gdansk: Gdansk, Sopot and Westerplatte Private Guided Tour

4. Gdansk: Gdansk, Sopot and Westerplatte Private Guided Tour

Start with a walking tour in Sopot to admire the city's impressive architecture. See the former Kasino-Hotel, where Hitler stayed during the capitulation of the Polish army. Then go for a peaceful stroll on the famous pier opposite the hotel. Next is a guided tour of Gdansk Old Town. Stop to appreciate magnificent buildings like Arthur’s Court. Discover all the places linked to WWII history, such as Piwna Street where Hitler was greeted years ago. The final stop will be Westerplatte, which was also visited by Hitler. He was surprised that the Polish army managed to defend the city for so long against the Germans. See the huge monument built in memory of the Defenders of the Polish Coast.

Private Westerplatte Tour by Car or Cruise Transport

5. Private Westerplatte Tour by Car or Cruise Transport

This tour is designed to give you an insider's view of the area's tumultuous past, while at the same time, showing you its current beauty. Westerplatte was for centuries a military base for many different armies, most people associate it with a date: the 1st of September 1939. Even though other Polish cities were attacked a few minutes earlier than Westerplatte, this place is the symbol for the beginning of the Second World War. Here 200 Polish soldiers heroically fought the Nazis which outnumbered them by 8 times. Nowadays in Westerplatte you can see the remaining Guardhouse No.1 and the remains of a barracks. The whole area is quite small so you will walk though it. You will see a small military cemetery and a huge Monument to the defenders of the Polish Coast. A large monument pays tribute to those Polish defenders and marks the spot where the entire world was plunged into war just 60 years ago. The Westerplatte tour is offered in 2 options: Standard option: First you will be picked up from your hotel in Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot. Of course your private guide will be with you during whole trip so you will get information about the history of Gdansk and Westerplatte already in the car. Alternative option (cruise): You are going to meet your private guide near the Golden Gate in Gdansk. So you will have the opportunity to take a walk through the Royal Way and hear how this route was only accessible to the powerful monarchs in earlier days. Then you will take a 45-minute long cruise to the Westerplatte by the “Black Pearl” or “Galleon Lion” and after a 2-hour sightseeing ride you will return in the same way. During the boat trip you will have the opportunity to see the Main Town from river Motława side, Dead Vistula River, the shipyards and the harbor.

Stutthof Concentration Camp and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour

6. Stutthof Concentration Camp and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour

Learn about the Holocaust, World War II and Polish history on a private tour to the Stutthof Concentration Camp Museum and the Old Town in Gdansk. Take advantage of a Licensed Guide and private car transfers. Spend a day surrounded by history. We will begin this 7-hour tour with pick-up at your accommodation in Gdansk, Sopot or Gdynia by private car. Our first stop will be at the former site of the Stutthof Concentration Camp, which was the first of this kind established by the Nazis in Poland during World War II. You will spend at least 2 hours exploring the Stutthof Museum and learning about the 110,000 prisoners from 28 countries who were tortured, forced to work, or died here in the gas chambers. You will also see a short documentary on the history of Stutthof and the Holocaust. Next, we’ll stop at a nearby beach to take in the sights and sounds of the Baltic Sea. Last but not least, we will stroll through the Old Town of Gdansk and discover local history and legends. We will explore the famous Long Market and admire the historic Artus’ Court, St. Mary’s Church, Old Crane, Golden Gate, Motlawa Embankment, and more. After a fun and informative walking tour, we will take you back to your accommodation.

Gdansk and Stutthof Concentration Camp Private Tour

7. Gdansk and Stutthof Concentration Camp Private Tour

Begin with a pickup from any location in Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia. Then, drive 1 hour to visit the Stutthof Concentration Camp, where you will learn about the tragic chapter of Polish history under Nazi occupation.  From there, drive to the Old Town of Gdansk and see the Medieval Crane, Green Gate, Long Market Square with Neptune’s Fountain, the Town Hall, and the Red Room. You’ll also have the chance to visit Golden Gate, Prison Tower, the Amber Museum, Arsenal, St. Mary’s Church, or the lovely Mariacka Lane with its terraces and amber jewelry shops.  After the tour, relax on a transfer back to your desired location — whether its your hotel, the pier, a train station, or the airport.

Gdansk Wolf’s Lair with St. Lipka and Mamerki Private Guided

8. Gdansk Wolf’s Lair with St. Lipka and Mamerki Private Guided

Discover the complex of over 80 buildings built in 1941 that used to be Adolf Hitler’s military headquarters, where he spent most of the World War II. See for yourself 50 well-camouflaged massive bunkers with walls thick for even 6 meters! See the remnants of this historic and important place, where decisions about war moves and construction death camps have been made or where the attack on Hitler has taken place. Wolf’s Lair was perfectly guarded place, surrounded by minefield and was operated for 4 years where over 2000 people lived. But at the end of the war it was not enough time to destroy this place, so now you can walk around authentic places. Once you step in this secret forest you will feel extraordinary atmosphere of amazing historical events which have placed years ago. Local guide will tell you the best stories and facts about this place and show you hidden gems of this big area.There will be also a time for lunch if you would feel hungry after exciting tour. In extended tour you will see also another place full of bunkers. It is Mamerki village. It used to be Headquarters of the Supreme Command of the Land Forces. It’s huge area with bunkers, shelters, houses of generals and officers. You can feel like an explorer and without guide try to find on your own Amber Chamber, see interior of famous U-boot the German Submarine, secret weapon of the Third Reich or enter Museum of dedicated to the East Front. On the way visit also the St. Mary’s Sanctuary in Święta Lipka. Already from the entrance you can see fantastic baroque architecture, colours of building and rich gate. Inside you will find really beautiful organs, fantastic paintings on the walls, richly-decorated roof and great sculptures. You will definitely enjoy all this view.

From Warsaw: Highlights of Northen Poland Private Tour

9. From Warsaw: Highlights of Northen Poland Private Tour

Enjoy a Private Tour just for you and your family, friends and see the Highlights of Northern Poland with your own private guide and driver. You will see the most interesting places in Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia and also on the way you will visit the Wolf's Lair - Adolf Hitler's military headquarters in World War II and Malbork - the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Each tour is tailored to your personal preferences, schedule, level of energy. Transportation is by deluxe, spacious air conditioned vehicles, driven by experienced chauffeur. Tours in Wolf's Lair, 3 city(Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia) and Malbork are only with profesional licenced tour guides. If you want, you can stay in Gdansk longer and return to Warsaw at a later date. Just provide the details when booking

Stutthof Concentration Camp and Westerplatte: Private Tour

10. Stutthof Concentration Camp and Westerplatte: Private Tour

Take advantage of a comfortable pickup service and take a guided excursion to Stutthof Concentration Camp. Learn how it functioned during the Nazi occupation of Poland in WWII. See the barracks and gas chambers at the first concentration camp in Poland. Explore the whole area with a licensed guide and discover facts only heard there. Stutthof was the first concentration camp built in Poland by the Nazis. During its five years of existence, the camp held prisoners from 28 countries. Over 110,000 prisoners were tortured, forced to work, and died in the gas chambers. During the two-hour tour, you will explore the entire site, see moving exhibitions, and enter Stutthof Museum Cinema. On the way back you will take a relaxing walk toward a beach. See the white sand and great landscapes of the Baltic Sea. Enjoy the view and then relax on the transfer to Westerplatte, once a military base for many different armies and now, a symbol for the beginning of the Second World War. You will see a small military cemetery and a huge monument to the defenders of the Polish Coast.

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based on 4 reviews

The driver, Simon, was great! He was there on time as agreed, super friendly and professional! The guide, Thomas, on site was perfect. We were treated to a tour of the camp with an explanation on all points. The guide was open to questions and discussions. He was also very honest in his answers. I recommend this experience!!! Thanks

Exciting visit to Stutthoff. Our guide was knowledgeable and good at English. Can be recommended if you are interested in the Second World War and the history of Poland.

A stop-gap dose of history, led by an excellent guide. A suitably long tour and relevant in a concise and informative format. A lot to see. I recommend visiting.

The guide was really informative. It was a great experience. Transfer was around 45 minutes and the driver was also informative about Poland in general.

Great tour with a great guide 100% recommend to anyone going to Gdańsk!