Stalag Luft III Tour from Wroclaw: The Great Escape

Walk the grounds where 70 prisoners dug three tunnels to freedom.

This tour from Wroclaw visits Stalag Luft III, the World War II prison camp where allied prisoners planned one of history's most audacious escapes. You tour the museum, see a full-size replica of the hut where the breakout was planned, view the reconstructed Harry tunnel dug by prisoners, and walk the original camp foundations. Private transportation and bottled water are included. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Stalag Luft Museum and Memorial

• Travel to Stalag Luft camp museum
• Watch exhibition and short movie
• See full-size replica of escape hut
• Visit “Harry” tunnel memorial
• Explore reconstructed guard tower
• Wander through woods and camp foundations

The experience

Stalag Luft III held allied airmen during World War II, and in 1944 more than 70 prisoners attempted a mass escape. The museum displays original items from the camp and a full-size replica of the hut where the men plotted their breakout. You watch a short film and move through the exhibition at your own pace, then travel about half a mile to see the Harry tunnel (one of three tunnels dug by prisoners, named Tom, Dick, and Harry), which now stands as a memorial. A reconstructed guard tower shows how close the tunnel exit came to the German soldiers on patrol.

After the tunnel, you wander through the woods to see the original foundations of the camp scattered across the grounds. The tour is a chance to pay respect to those who died there and to understand the conditions prisoners faced. Private transportation picks you up and returns you, with bottled water provided throughout the 6 to 7 hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel or meeting-point pickup.
• bottled water.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the journey.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wratislavia Tour

Is this one for you?The 6 to 7 hour commitment means you can fit this tour into a full day in Wroclaw and still have time for the city center or an evening meal, but not a second major attraction.

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Top questions

What exactly can I see inside the Stalag Luft III museum?

The museum holds original items from the prison camp and displays a full-size replica of the hut where prisoners planned the escape. You also watch a short film about the camp and the breakout attempt.

Can I actually go inside the Harry tunnel?

The Harry tunnel is now a memorial that shows you its length and the entry and exit points the prisoners used. A reconstructed guard tower nearby demonstrates how close the tunnel exit was to the German watchtower.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and includes private transportation from your location, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.