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Overview
Take a tour of the Polish port city of Gdansk, and learn about its history. Westerplatte is the place where WWII began. But primarily it is now a place of memory about the real heroes who fought in the war.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
Tour is available in following language:
English,Germany, Polish, Russian
French, Italian, Spanish
Norwegian, Swedish
4-hours Private Westerplatte - Transport by Black Pearl or Galleon
Your Private Guide will tell you the history of Gdansk’s harbor, Westerplatte, shipyard and by the way you will have opportunity to take a deep breath and admire the view during the cruise
3-hour Private Westerplatte Tour - Transport by car
This version of the tour with transport by car (with pick up and drop off) it's the most suitable way to visit Westerplatte for people who prefer comfortable sightseeing. Your Private Guide will tell you the history of Gdansk’s harbor, Westerplatte, shipyard
Operated by
Explore Gdansk.
Itinerary
Meet your guide under the Green Gate (Zielona Brama), Długi Targ 24, 80-828 Gdańsk - from the city side. It's really important to be on time! You are going to meet your private guide near the Golden Gate in Gdansk. So you will have the opportunity to take a walk through the Royal Way and hear how this route was only accessible to the powerful monarchs in earlier days.
10 minutesWesterplatte
Here 200 Polish soldiers heroically fought the Nazis which outnumbered them by 8 times. Nowadays in Westerplatte, you can see the remaining Guardhouse No.1 and the remains of a barracks. The whole area is quite small so you will walk through it. You will see a small military cemetery and a huge Monument to the defenders of the Polish Coast. A large monument pays tribute to those Polish defenders and marks the spot where the entire world was plunged into war just 60 years ago.
Then you will take a 45-minute long cruise to the Westerplatte by the “Black Pearl” or “Galleon Lion” and after a 2-hour sightseeing ride, you will return in the same way.
2 hoursMotlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze)
During the boat trip, you will have the opportunity to see the Main Town from the river Motława side, the Dead Vistula River, the shipyards, and the harbor.
20 minutesGdansk
First, you will be picked up from your hotel in Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot. Of course, your private guide will be with you during the whole trip so you will get information about the history of Gdansk and Westerplatte already in the car
30 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Pick up from the hotels located in Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot (only option with car transport)
- The true history and facts about beginning of WWII
- As it is a private trip, it will be adapted to the interests of your group
- Private Westerplatte Tour led by licensed guide
- Car or ship transport
- All fees and insurance
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Guide Languages
English
Swedish
Polish
Norwegian
Russian
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.