Wolf's Lair and Swieta Lipka tour from Warsaw with lunch

Stand inside Hitler's wartime command center, then visit a pilgrimage church in the lakes and forests of Masuria

A small group tour from Warsaw to Wolf's Lair, the remains of Hitler's headquarters during World War II, with an English-speaking guide at the site and lunch included. The itinerary adds Swieta Lipka, a Polish sanctuary 20 kilometers away, set in the Masuria region of lakes and forests. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Groups stay under eight people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Wolf's Lair and Swieta Lipka

• Visit Hitler's WWII war shelter
• Stop at Swieta Lipka church

The experience

If you have a full day free in Warsaw and want to see the Wolf's Lair without renting a car or navigating on your own, this tour handles the driving and the entry. You leave from your hotel and travel to the former Nazi headquarters in eastern Poland, where an English-speaking guide walks you through the concrete bunkers and fortifications that sheltered Hitler's command for over four years. The guide explains the layout and the history (including the failed assassination attempt in July 1944), so the ruins themselves become legible. After several hours at the site, you stop for a quick traditional lunch of pierogi and water before heading to Swieta Lipka.

Swieta Lipka is a pilgrimage church in the middle of the Masuria region, surrounded by lakes and forests, about 20 kilometers from the Lair. The contrast is deliberate: after the bunkers and military machinery, you see a place of devotion and landscape. The full day runs eleven hours from pickup to drop-off, so you return to Warsaw in the evening. The minibus or car seats a maximum of eight people, which keeps the group small enough to hear the guide and move through the sites without a crowd.

Transportation, the English-speaking guide at Wolf's Lair, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included. You can request a guide in Spanish, Italian, French or other languages if you book in advance and confirm availability. The vehicles have free wifi and are wheelchair accessible. The operator notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries but is suitable for all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Warsaw.
• transportation by car or minibus for up to eight people.
• English-speaking guide at Wolf's Lair.
• entry to the site.
• quick traditional lunch with pierogi and water.
• free wifi in the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot recommended with back problems

Operated by AB Poland Travel

Is this one for you?Book the Standard or Premium Car if you're traveling solo or as a couple and want to share the cost with other small groups. Choose the Super Premium Car if you prefer a private vehicle for your party and want to avoid shared seating. The eleven-hour day suits travelers with a full free day in Warsaw who want guided access to both sites without arranging their own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the Wolf's Lair and why do people visit it?

The Wolf's Lair was Hitler's military headquarters and command center for over four years during World War II. The concrete bunkers and fortifications still stand, and visitors see the rooms where major decisions were made and where an assassination attempt on Hitler took place in July 1944. The guide explains the layout and history on site.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food do you get?

Yes, a quick traditional lunch is included. You'll have pierogi and water. It is not a long meal but covers the midday break between the two main sites.

What is Swieta Lipka and how far is it from Wolf's Lair?

Swieta Lipka is a famous Polish pilgrimage sanctuary: a church set in the Masuria region, which is known for its lakes and forests. It sits about 20 kilometers from Wolf's Lair and is the second stop on the tour.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The vehicles and transportation are wheelchair accessible. The operator notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries but is suitable for all other fitness levels.