Step back in time on this tour of the Stutthof Concentration Camp from Gdansk. Be moved by stories from the victims of the camp and see sights where past atrocities occurred.  Be picked up from your hotel in a comfortable and climate-controlled minibus. Relax on the drive to the Stutthof Concentration Camp. Meet your guide and begin your tour of the complex.  Visit the Memorial Museum that commemorates victims of the former Nazi Camp, before moving on to see inside of the commander’s villa. Proceed to the gas chambers and crematorium, while hearing about the mass murder that took place here.  Pay your respects at the camp victims’ monument, before learning about the persecution and occupation of Pomerania. Later on, you will see the first Nazi concentration camp outside of German territory. Travel to Sztutowo, where there was a former camp. Take a 2-hour guided tour of the Stutthof Museum before returning to your accommodation in Gdansk.

Stutthof was the place where 110,000 people were kept: men, women and children, citizens of 28 countries and over 30 nationalities during World War II. It was the place where 65,000 people died through executions and exterminating living conditions. Now it is a museum, a place dedicated to memory, where you can see and hear about this horrible part of human history. The more we learn about past atrocities, the better equipped we are to prevent them.  The Stutthof concentration camp is currently open for visitors. Since the exposition may be quite shocking, it may be visited only by persons who are aged 13 or over.  The price includes transportation in both directions and assistance once at the destination - your driver will be waiting for you and help in organizing a guide.

Go on a full-day excursion to the Stutthof Concentration Camp outside of Gdansk on a trip that will expose you to the stories of the people living here during the Nazi occupation of Poland in World War II. Located only 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Gdansk, Stutthof was the first concentration camp in Poland, built by Nazis in 1939, and the last one to be freed in 1945 by the Soviet Army. It was located in a secluded, wet, and wooded area west of the small town of Sztutowo (German: Stutthof). During this period, 85,000 people were victims of genocide out of as many as 110,000 people deported there. A visit to the camp is a chance to see and learn about the gas chamber, crematorium, prisoner barracks, and the guard’s tower that are reminders of this horrific time.

Do you know what happened on August 31, 1980? Learn about the greatest civic success in the modern history of Poland - the victorious Solidarity movement. Embark on a Communist-themed tour of Gdansk and discover the history of the revolution that led to the fall of the Communist Bloc. During the 2-hour tour you will learn in depth about the Communist-era Poland and the birth of democracy in the Eastern Bloc. Visit the European Solidarity Center (ESC) with skip-the-line tickets that let you beat the crowds. Inside this modern museum, you will walk step by step through the history of Solidarity. You will see the original Tables of 21 Postulates - the written demands that the strikers at the Lenin Shipyard (now Gdansk Shipyard) made against the authorities in 1980, as well as other documents and photographs that document the trade union’s fight for freedom - the strikes, the 1989 round table talks, and first pluralistic election in Poland since 1947. Learn about Lech Walesa, Anna Walentynowicz, and other heroes who led the revolution. Your Private Guide will help you to understand the exhibitions and the historical context behind the Solidarity strikes and their legacy on the rest of Eastern Europe. Choose the 4-hour option to learn even more about the Polish People’s Republic (commonly known as PRL) and communism. See the Solidarity Square and hear the tragic story behind the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970. Visit the historic site where the “Gdańsk Agreement” of 31 August 1980 was signed - the Center of worker protection of Gdansk shipyard, also known as Sala BHP. The last stop will be Gdansk Shipyard (Stocznia Gdansk), where 17,000 ship builders began the civil resistance against the communist regime in 1980. In the tradition of PRL, we will also invite you for a shot of Polish vodka.

During your tour of Gdansk, you will get to hear of the facts, legends, opinions, and consequences of World War II for Gdansk, Poland, Europe, and the rest of the world. You will visit the most important places connected with Gdansk history during the war, and your guide will tell you the stories about brave heroes, victims, and crime. The purpose of this trip is to help you forge your own opinion on the course of the war and its consequences, based on new information. You will visit the Polish Post Office Museum, which was a symbol of the Polish heroic resistance in 1939, at the beginning of World War II. The museum aims to educate you about the patriotic activity of Poles in war-torn Gdansk, as well as the cultural achievements of the "Free City" citizens. Select the extended option, and you’ll also visit the World War II Museum, the newest and most visited museum in the city. Journey 15 meters underground to the museum’s permanent exhibition. At almost 5,000 square meters, the museum is the largest historical museum in Poland. Experience a guided tour which will delve into the war’s causes and consequences, as well as the perspective of its victims, perpetrators, heroes, and common folk.

Formally called the Tricity region by the Tricity Charter of 2007, the 3 Baltic Sea cities of Gdansk, Gdynia, and Sopot had informally been referred to as the tricity for much longer. Among the most handsome cities of Gdansk Bay, they provide a glorious backdrop for this 8-hour sightseeing excursion to some of their most notable attractions. During the first part of this trip, visit the Old Town of Gdansk. The charm of Old Town Gdansk attracts millions of tourists each year. Start by taking a walk down Długa Street, which is one of the most beautiful European markets that is nestled around a dazzling selection of renaissance buildings. It leaves from the Golden Gate and passes by the Town Hall, Neptune fountain, Arthur's Court and finishes by the Green Gate overlooking the Motława River. On a way see The Museum of Arthur's Court and the Amber Chamber with amber polishing demonstration and a short lecture on amber. Stop by the Old Crane, which happens to be one of the most popular symbols of the city and to the church of St Mary, Europe's biggest gothic brick church. Visit beautiful suburb of Oliwa. Go to the 16th-century Gdansk Oliwa Cathedral, the longest Cistercian church in the world, famous for its organs and unforgetable organ concert. Consecrated in 1594, the 3-nave basilica its an artful mix of the Baroque, Rococo, and Renaissance. Listen to a beautiful organ recital inside the church before driving to Gdynia Harbor. Swap religious devotions for maritime marvels at the good ship Dar Pomorza, a striking tall-ship sailing frigate that dates back to 1909. Now preserved as a museum ship, it served as a sail training ship before winning the Cutty Sark Trophy in 1980. Climb on board and explore the Twin Deck, where students lived during training cruises. See pictures and maps that depict Dar Pomorza’s history, and objects from her sailing past. Continue to the spa and seaside resort of Sopot, where you will walk along the promenade and the longest wooden pier in Europe. Constructed in 1827, it stretches for more than 1,600 feet (500 meters) into the Bay of Gdansk and will reward you will lovely views back at Sopot’s terracotta-tiled buildings. Enjoy the most important places in Tricity and area and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Kashubian Switzerland region of Poland on a full-day tour from Gdansk. Admire the lush forests and lakes. You'll also get to see the region's rolling hills that were formed by glaciers. Apart from the breathtaking views, the Kashubia Region boasts strong traditions which are still cultivated today, and a unique language and delicious cuisine. In Żukowo check out the historic, 12th-century Norbertine Nunnery building. In Chmielno, visit the Museum of Kashubian Pottery where pottery utensils are decorated with characteristic Kashubian motifs. There will be more attractions in Szymbark, where you can learn how to sing Kashubian songs. Discover the longest wooden board in the world, see a house that stands "upside down," and visit the Siberia Exiles Home. To round off the trip, visit the observation point on the Wieżyca Hill, which stands at the highest point on the Middle Europe Plateau. See the sun set from the hill before beginning the journey back to Gdansk.

Take a private tour to the Stutthof Concentration Camp Museum and the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk with an Expert Guide and private car transfers from Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia. Learn about the Holocaust, the German occupation of Poland, and more about the dark 20th century. Spend a day surrounded by history. We will begin this 7-hour tour with pick-up at your accommodation in Tri-City by private car. Our first stop will be at the former site of the Stutthof Concentration Camp, which was the first of this kind built by the Nazis in Poland during World War II. As you explore the informative and moving exhibitions of the Stutthof Museum, your Expert Guide will explain in detail how the camp functioned, its purpose and liberation. You will also see a short documentary on the history of Stutthof and the Holocaust. Next, we’ll stop at a nearby beach to take in the sights and sounds of the Baltic Sea. Last but not least, we will visit the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk. It is a leading museum in the field, offering a detailed account of the events and people involved in World War II, from its beginning to its end. After the interesting and informative guided tour, we will take you back to your accommodation.

"Take advantage of comfortable pick up service and experience guided excursion to Stutthof Concentration Camp. Learn how it functioned during the Nazi occupation of Poland in WWII. See authentic barracks and gas chambers in very first Concentration Camp in Poland. Explore whole area with licensed guide and discover facts which are accessible only here. Stutthof was the first concentration camp built in Poland by the Nazis. During its 5 years of existence, the camp held prisoners from 28 countries. Over 110,000 prisoners were tortured, forced to work or died in the gas chambers. During 5 hours you will explore whole area, see moving exhibitions and enter Stutthof Museum Cinema. On the way back you will take relaxing walk toward beach. See white sand and great landscape of Baltic Sea. Enjoy the view and don’t worry about return, you will have drop off to your place. Extend your trip and see also Westerplatte in 7-hours option. It was a military base for many different armies, now is main symbol for the beginning of the Second World War. You will see a small military cemetery and a huge Monument to the defenders of the Polish Coast. Otherwise visit the Museum of the Second World War - considered to be one of the best museums in Poland. Get to know with details about WWII, create your own opinion based on different points of view. The Guide provides you clear context and informative tour. Or choose walking tour of the best highlights of Gdansk Old Town. This adorable Old Town is full of great sights on every corner. Visit the biggest brick church in the world - St. Mary’s Church. See Arthur’s Court, Cranz, Golden Gate and much more!"

Your tour will begin as your English-speaking driver picks you and your group from your hotel. From here it will take you about an hour to get to the Stutthof Museum. Once there, your driver will take you to your private guide who will explain to you all of the details about this place. Within the camp, you will visit both the old and the new camp quarters, as well as the commander’s villa. You will then go to the gas chambers and the crematorium, where you will hear terrifying reports of mass murder. You will then be able to pay your respects at the camp victims’ monument, before learning about the persecution and occupation of Pomerania. Your tour of the Stutthof Concentration Camp will take around 2 hours, and at the conclusion of your tour you will taken back to your point of origin in Gdansk.