Gdansk World War Two Private Tour: Off-the-beaten-track sites

The Shipyard, the Post Office, and the corners of Old Town where Gdansk's wartime story lives

A private three-hour World War II tour of Gdansk with hotel pickup and a professional guide in English, covering the sites where the war began and the industrial heart that shaped Poland's resistance. You visit the Gdansk Shipyard, the Polish Post Office square, and walk through Old Town to hear stories of the city's 1945 destruction and the defenders who held it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore World War II sites in Gdansk

• Meet at office or accommodation
• Visit World War II starting place
• Tour Gdansk Shipyard and hear stories
• Visit Polish Post Office square
• Explore Old Town nooks and corners

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel or at the office on Chlebnicka street, then moves through the places where Gdansk's wartime history unfolded. You see the Gdansk Shipyard (the industrial center where crucial moments of Polish and world history played out), and stand at Polish Post Office square, where you hear the story of the postal workers who defended it. A professional guide in English walks you through these sites and into the nooks and corners of Old Town, explaining what happened to the city and why 1945 brought such a tragic finale after the earlier years of the war.

The three-hour route is built around the places themselves rather than a museum visit. You're standing where events occurred, not reading them behind glass. The guide covers Gdansk as the Free City, the attack of the Red Army, and the heroic defenders: stories you're unlikely to find elsewhere. Transport by private vehicle and beverages are included. The pace is set by the guide's commentary and the walking between stops, so you move at a steady but manageable clip through the city.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide in English.
• private vehicle transport.
• beverages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Poland By Locals

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably if that's your language. This is a private tour, so the pace and depth of explanation are set by you and your group rather than by a larger group's needs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Where exactly did World War II begin in Gdansk?

The tour visits the place where the Second World War began, though the guide will explain the specific location and its significance during the stop itself rather than in advance.

What is the Gdansk Shipyard and why does it matter to this tour?

The Gdansk Shipyard is the industrial heart of the city and a site central to Polish and world history during the war. You visit it to see and feel the industrial Gdansk while hearing the important stories tied to the workers and events there.

Do we go inside the Polish Post Office building?

No, the tour visits Polish Post Office square but does not enter the museum. You stand at the location and hear the story of the post office heroes from your guide.

How much walking is involved?

You'll walk through Old Town and between the main stops, so a moderate level of physical fitness is needed. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for the season.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not part of this tour, though beverages are provided. The three-hour duration leaves room to eat before or after if you'd like.