The 15 Best WWII Tours in Gdansk

1.Guided Round-Trip Cruise to Westerplatte

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 865 reviews · 1h 20m · from $33Our pick

Spend 80 minutes aboard a galleon-style boat sailing from Gdańsk’s Długie Pobrzeże through the port, shipyard, and past Wisłoujście Fortress to Westerplatte and back. A guide speaks Polish, English, and German. Live music plays on the return, and the onboard bar serves hot and cold drinks plus snacks. This scheduled trip is normally non-stop, so confirm any Westerplatte stop before booking.

“Crew was really nice and loved to also see the industrial side of Gdansk while going to western platter. The Guide was great and described us the different places and it’s history. I was very impressed as well as from the food and beverages served at the bar. Being in such a ship was an experience of it own and definitely worth it and the time slot in western platter was more than enough.😁 To the overall great experience the live music while going back was very charming. So 10 out of 10 and I highly recommend it to anyone who’s staying in Gdańsk.”

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2.Stutthof Concentration Camp Regular Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 361 reviews · 5 hours · from $128

Travel from Gdansk or Sopot to Stutthof in an air-conditioned minibus, then join an English-speaking museum guide for a two-hour tour of the former camp. You’ll see the barracks, commander’s villa, gas chambers, crematorium, museum, and memorial. Drivers such as Simon and Christopher also share local history along the way.

“The guide was very nice and told us some personal stories, which, for me, were the highlight of the tour.”

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3.Stutthof Concentration Camp English Tour with Gdansk Hotel pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $147

Travel from your Gdansk hotel to Stutthof in an air-conditioned vehicle, watch a short documentary, then tour the camp for about two hours with an English-speaking museum guide. Guides such as Marek, Michael, Thomas, and Anya have led past visits. Expect a serious, emotional visit, limited free time, and roughly 45 to 60 minutes each way.

“Wrap up warm be humble. Good experiance ,well managed. Would recommend . Wear comfy shoes . That's it”

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4.Stutthof Concentration Camp:Guided Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · from $269

Travel from Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia to Stutthof with an expert guide, then spend at least two hours examining the camp, barracks, exhibitions, and gas chambers. Named guides include Marek, Robert, and Adam. Add Westerplatte, the WWII Museum, or Gdansk Old Town for a longer day.

“Robert was a fantastic representative who went the extra mile to ensure our visit to Poland was over and above the excursion we were expecting. He was informative, giving us lots of interesting facts about the different places we travelled through. He squeezed in a tour of Gdansk and ensured a prompt return to our ship. The Stuttof Concentration camp tour guide, who grew up in the area, was both passionate and knowledgeable. A worthwhile, moving experience.”

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5.Stutthof Concentration Camp tour including transfer from Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Travel from your Gdansk hotel or the Port of Gdansk by private vehicle to Stutthof Concentration Camp. A certified guide leads two hours at the site, followed by a 20-minute film about liberation and postwar trials. Guides may include Maciej or Swedish-speaking Tomasz.

“Mathew not his Polish name was sensational! Very informative and accurate Very clear and entertaining”

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6.Stutthof Concentration Camp Half-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 5 hours

Travel from Gdańsk, Sopot, or Gdynia to Stutthof with a private guide and transport. Over five hours, you’ll see the old and new camp quarters, commander’s villa, gas chamber, crematorium, and victims’ monument. The tour is intended for ages 13 and up and is offered in English, German, or Polish.

“Vi fick en helt underbar chaufför som berättade bland annat om landskapet på väg till koncentrationslägret. Otroligt trevlig och engagerad. Guiden var också helt underbar. Väldigt påläst och duktig på att berätta om bakgrunden och svara på alla våra frågor. Rekommenderar verkligen alla att beställa en privat tur. Det blir så mer intimt och ger en helt annan känsla än när man går i en stor grupp.”

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7.Private transportation to the Stutthof Concentration Camp 4h

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews

Travel privately from Gdansk or Sopot to Stutthof Museum in an air-conditioned car with an English or German-speaking driver. You get about two hours at the former camp, with time to see the old and new quarters. A museum guide is not included, so ask about arranging one before you go.

“Very good experience being able to witness such horrifying yet valuable history.”

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8.Malbork Castle and Westerplatte Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $289

Travel from Gdansk to Malbork Castle and Westerplatte in a private vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. Explore the castle at your own pace with an audio guide, enjoy a Polish countryside lunch with pierogi and drinks, then visit the site linked to the first battle of World War II.

“Sebastian was a wonderful guide going over and above what we expected. Since there were only two of us we ate lunch at a restaurant near the castle rather than bbq but we had a very quality day trip and highly recommend Poland by Locals.”

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9.Stutthof Concentration Camp: Private Guided Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $315

Travel from Gdańsk, Sopot, or Gdynia to Stutthof in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then spend at least two hours with a guide at the former Nazi camp and memorial. Choose a five-hour visit to Stutthof alone, or extend the day to Westerplatte, the WWII Museum, or Gdańsk Old Town. Guides such as Patryk, Dariusz, and Adam have led the tour.

“Excellent experience from start to finish. New, spacious vehicle, perfectly on time, outstanding guide with so much knowledge - we all learnt so much. Thank you”

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10.Museum of the Second World War Gdansk Private Tour & Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $153

Follow a licensed English-speaking guide through Gdansk’s Museum of the Second World War, then walk to wartime and post-war sites including the Polish Post Office memorial, St. James Church, the European Solidarity Centre, BHP Hall, and the Imperial Shipyard. The four-hour option adds the full walking route.

“Our guide Malgorzata was amazing. She was so educated / professional and punctual. She used all the time we needed to answer to our questions. She went an extra mile for us ! I strongly recommend her as a guide!”

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11.Stutthof Concentration Camp Regular Tour from Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Visit Stutthof Concentration Camp on a 4 to 5-hour trip from Gdansk. You get hotel pickup, a 45 to 60-minute drive, a 2 to 2.5-hour guided visit, and return transport. Guides such as Michael, Thomas, and Simon explain the camp’s history with care. Groups are capped at 16 people.

“Simon, our guide from Gdansk to Stutthoff, provided a lot of information about the countryside, information on Amber, etc. He also has a great sense of humor so it was a fun trip. Michael, the guide who took us through the camp, not only had a tremendous knowledge about the camp, but also about WW2 in general, prior wars in Poland. He also suggested books to further our knowledge when we get home. A wonderful half day trip.”

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12.Gdansk Private WWII Tour with Museum of the Second World War

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $153

Join a licensed private guide such as Krzysztof, Małgorzata, or Luca for a focused visit to Gdansk’s Museum of the Second World War. Choose two hours inside the museum or four hours with war memorials, the European Solidarity Centre, BHP Hall, and Imperial Shipyard.

“Had the best time with the amazing and knowledgeable guide Margaret”

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13.Stutthof Concentration Camp Private Tour from Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel privately from Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia to Stutthof Concentration Camp with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll see the old and new camp areas, gas chambers, crematorium, commander’s villa, and memorial. The tour includes entry, transport, and hotel pickup, plus a short coffee stop at Stegna beach.

“Mike our guide has so information to impart not only about Stutthof but about Gdansk and Poland. Well worth it and so sensitively put.”

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14.Malbork Castle & Westerplatte Tour with Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $349

Your private guide collects you in Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia for a seven-hour journey through Pomerania. Spend three hours at Malbork Castle with an audio guide, eat Polish food and beer in a traditional wooden house, see Żuławy’s Mennonite architecture, and visit Westerplatte. English and Polish guiding is available.

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15.Private WW2 Tour of Westerplatte,Gdansk and Stutthof Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $255

Spend 6 to 7 hours with certified English-speaking guide Maciej tracing Gdansk’s wartime past, from Stutthof concentration camp to Westerplatte and the Polish Post Office. Private hotel or port pickup, included admission at Stutthof, lunch at Stegna beach, and a flexible pace make this a serious history tour with a welcome coastal break.

“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.”

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