Private WW2 Tour of Westerplatte,Gdansk and Stutthof Including Lunch
Description
This is an INDIVIDUAL tour. No extras to pay for guide or other services. Inclusions: - Guaranteed 2-hours guided Stutthof tour (led in English), regardless of traffic jams - Door to Door transport by air-conditioned car with English-speaking guide - Polish lunch with pierogi and beverages - Entrance ticket to the Stutthof Museum and ticket to Stutthof Museum Cinema - Take part in small group tour only up to 15 people - Visit Westerplatte and Polish Post Office The history of WW2 is inseparably linked with Gdańsk. The biggest global military conflict began here on 1 September 1939 with the first shots fired in Westerplatte peninsula and in front of the Polish Post Office. The war ended for the city in March 1945 when it was almost completely razed by the Red Army soldiers. Physical extermination of the Polish and Jewish population began right on the 1st of September 1939. Its traces are the mass graves in surrounding forests and the first nazi concentration camp in Stutthof.
Tour Options
Itinerary
1 hour transfer by private minibus/minicoach to Stutthof and 90 minutes guiding by English speaking certified guide in the Stutthof Concentration Camp Museum. During transfer to museum the guide will describe complicated relations between Republic of Poland, Nazi Germany and The Free City of Gdansk during Interwar Period.
Let's see The Baltic Sea and have some lunch. Return to Gdansk by private minibus.
Visit to Westerplatte peninsula – the place where WW2 began. From 1926 to 1939 it was the location of a Polish Military Transit Depot (WST), sanctioned within the territory of the Free City of Danzig. On 1 September 1939 the battleship Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Polish garrison without any warning. Seven days later Major Henryk Sucharski decided to surrender, due to lack of ammunition and supplies.
The Defence of the Polish Post Office in Danzig was one of the first acts of World War II in Europe, as part of the Invasion of Poland. We will take a look at the historical building and Defenders of the Polish Post Office monument.
Remains of WW2 in Gdansk Old Town: Victoria Schulle, bunkers and ruins from 1940's
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from all hotels in Gdansk and Port of Gdansk are avaliable
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(14)
This is an exceptional tour that should not be missed. Our tour guide Maciej Snarski brought history to life for us. We had time constraints but he worked out the best itinerary for us. He had cool drinks and snacks to refresh us and took us for a marvelous local lunch so we could enjoy polish cuisine. What a great day of learning about the country and the history.
Dear Pat, thank you so much. The tour with you was special for me as well. All the best to you and guys.
Great guide, very knowledgeable and personable.
Dear Marie and Eric, it was a pleasure to be your private guide. Thank you.
Maciej was a pleasure to listen to as our tour guide! He had such excellent knowledge of his subject and provided interesting detail about the sites we visited. We had stops at the old Synagogue, Shakespeare Theatre, Polish Post Office, Victoria School, Kinder Transport Memorial, Stutthoff, Stegna and Westerplatte, so it way a full day. A delicious lunch was included and the conversation has flowed all day. This has been a really memorable trip so thank you, Maciej.
Dear Olivia, I do appreciate your review. I am glad you and your family enjoyed the tour. Greetings, Maciej
Excellent Matthew was amazing . He was very good explaining all the important events. From old town to Westerplatte. Very knowledgeable and kept the young adult and adults asking questions. It felt good to see the interaction and the learning that was taking place. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the review. Greetings from Gdansk, Maciej
Majeic A. was an extremely knowledgeable guide with so much insight into Gdansk history. He gave us a thorough tour of Gdansk and made us feel part of the history with all his descriptions and pictures. He was very flexible with the schedule and provided a great tour. We learned so much about this historic area from him! It was a very special day that we will never forget.
Dear Ada, I do appreciate your review. I am glad you enjoyed the tour. Greetings, Maciej
Four of us spent a very enjoyable day with Maciej. His knowledge of the subject together with his excellent command of the Eng language left no questions unanswered. Would recommend this tour to anyone interested in WW2 history
Dear Susan, thank you so much for the review. Greetings from Gdansk, Maciej
Maciej was very knowledgeable and very friendly; he shared Polish history with you. No questions were left unanswered. He kept the tour very interested. We stopped in numerous locations and every time Maciej provide us with more history lessons. His English was excellent. Thank you specially for turning around and taking us to the Stegna beach 😊 I would highly recommend Maciej and this tour to anybody interested in WW2 History.
Dear Maria, thank you so much for the review. Guiding you and your husband was a pleasure for me. I hope you stay in Poland was memorable. Greetings from Gdansk, Maciej
Maciej was an absolute gent and his passion and knowledge of Gdańsk and WW2 was incredible, we spent the day travelling the local area and seeing the sights! Definitely a highlight of our travels!
Dear Ashley, I am very grateful for such a kind review. I am glad that the WW2 trip met your expectations. Greetings from Gdansk! Maciej, your guide :-)
Maciej gave a great explanation of the history leading up to WW2, as well as giving a great tour around the various locations included. Stutthof is a must visit.
Dear Ashley and Tom, Thank you, it was very interesting Saturday for me. I am still impressed how you prepared for the tour. Greetings, Maciej
Great trip we were on. The guide was easy to understand and very present - factistic tour which can only be highly recommended.
Takk for en fin anmeldelse. Jeg gleder meg jeg kunne fortelle dere om omstendigheter koblet med utbrudd av andre verdenskrig i Gdansk område. Maciej, din guide
