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Museum of the Second World War Gdansk Private Tour & Tickets

4.9 (40 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Museum of the Second World War Gdansk Private Tour & Tickets

About this activity

Uncover Gdansk’s pivotal WWII history with Skip-the-Line access to the Museum of the Second World War. Experience powerful exhibits and personal stories. Optional: Extend your tour to explore key wartime and post-war landmarks throughout the city.

HIGHLIGHTS:

-Gain expert insights into the events of World War II with a Licensed Private Guide

-Easily skip-the-line at the world-class Museum of Second World War in Gdansk

-Learn about the Nazi invasion of Poland and heroic resistance movements

-Explore the city's war memorials and most important communist sites (in the 4-hour option only)

-Enjoy a personalized tour created with passion and years of expertise

Uncover Gdansk’s powerful WWII legacy with Rosotravel. Walk in the footsteps of soldiers, civilians, and resistance fighters as you experience one of Europe’s most important war museums with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Let history come alive through personal stories and hidden landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration
2–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Norwegian, German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by
Rosotravel Tours Gdansk

Ages: Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Included: Skip-the-line tickets to the Museum of the Second World War (all options)
  • Included: Private Tour of World War II and Post-War History in Gdansk
  • Included: Extended walking tour with Post-War Communist History (4-hour option only)
  • Included: Pick up from hotels located in Gdansk Old Town

Not included

  • Not included: Extended walking tour with Post-War Communist History (in a 2-hour option)
  • Not included: Pick up from hotels located outside of Gdansk Old Town

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Meet your guide at Pomnik Rotmistrza Witolda Pileckiego in front of the Museum of the Second World War, plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, 80-862 Gdańsk

  2. Museum Of The Second World War

    2 hours Admission included

    Private tour of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk and experience one of the most comprehensive exhibitions on WWII with a Licensed Private Guide. With Skip-the-Line Tickets, you’ll bypass the long queues and dive straight into this immersive museum, where state-of-the-art exhibits bring history to life. Explore a vast collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and interactive displays that illustrate the global impact of WWII while focusing on the tragic and heroic experiences of Poland.

  3. Stop 3

    50 min

    Extensive WWII and post-war Communism experience in Gdansk. In addition to visiting the Museum of the Second World War, your Licensed Private Guide will take you on a walking tour of significant sites linked to the war and Poland’s fight for freedom. Follow the path of history as you visit the Defenders of the Polish Post Office memorial, honoring those who fought in one of the first battles of WWII. Continue to the Church of St. James and the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers, where you’ll learn about the resistance against Nazi occupation and the later fight against communism.

  4. Stop 4

    one hour

    Your journey will also include a stop by the European Solidarity Centre, a site dedicated to Poland’s path to independence, and the historic BHP Hall, where the famous August Agreements were signed. See the striking "Obrońca" mural, a tribute to those who defended Poland, and visit a preserved WWII air raid shelter. End your tour at the Imperial Shipyard, where echoes of wartime industry still linger. This in-depth tour is a must for history enthusiasts seeking a complete picture of WWII’s impact on Gdansk and its people. Thanks to a Private Guide, you'll be able to tailor the experience to your pace and interests without any distruptions. Book now to get all of your questions about WWII and post-war history of Polad answered!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at Pomnik Rotmistrza Witolda Pileckiego in front of the Museum of the Second World War, plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, 80-862 Gdańsk

End point

  • Meet your guide at Pomnik Rotmistrza Witolda Pileckiego in front of the Museum of the Second World War, plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, 80-862 Gdańsk

Pickup points

  • PURO Gdansk Stare Miasto
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdansk
  • Wolne Miasto Hotel Old Town Gdansk
  • Hotel Admiral
  • Hotel Bonum
  • Dom Harcerza
  • Marina Club Hotel
  • Hotel Willa Litarion
  • Hotel Gdansk Boutique
  • Dom Aktora
  • Willa Biala Lilia

and 33 more pickup points

Pick up is possible only from accommodation located in Gdansk Old Town and it's possible only in extended version.

Using your ticket

Customer Info on the voucher:

1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an entrance ticket.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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 for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

  • The itinerary depends on the selected option, so you can customize your experience.

  • Skip-the-line tickets to Museum of the Second World War are valid for a pre-booked date and time, so it's important to arrive on time. You will skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Admission is for the permanent exhibition.

  • Headsets are provided for Museum of the Second World War for 14+ people.

  • Hotel/accommodation pickup is available within 1.5 km of the designated meeting point. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

  • The 4-hour option is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!

  • Have a special request or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? We’re happy to help whenever possible – let us know!

Options

  • 2H:Museum of WWII TourIT,SP,FR

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk with Skip-the-Line tickets and explore gripping exhibits, artifacts, and

    personal stories of the war.: The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. PLGD014

    Pickup included

  • 4H:WWIIMuseum&Com.Tour NOR

    Duration: 4 hours: Explore Gdansk’s WWII and post-war history, including the Museum of the Second World War with Skip-the-Line tickets, and

    visit key landmarks like the: Polish Post Office memorial. The tour will be led by a Private Guide fluent in your chosen language.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. PLGD014

    Pickup included

  • 2H:Mus.WWIITour ENG,GER,PL,RUS

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk with Skip-the-Line tickets and explore gripping exhibits, artifacts, and

    personal stories of the war.: The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. PLGD014

  • 4H:WWIIMus.&Com.ENG,GER,PL,RUS

    Duration: 4 hours: Explore Gdansk’s WWII and post-war history, including the Museum of the Second World War with Skip-the-Line tickets,

    and visit key landmarks like: the Polish Post Office memorial. The tour will be led by a Private Guide fluent in your chosen language.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. PLGD014

    Pickup included

  • 4H WWII Tour SPA, ITA, FRA

    Duration: 4 hours: Explore Gdansk’s WWII and post-war history, including the Museum of the Second World War with Skip-the-Line tickets, and

    visit key landmarks like the: Polish Post Office memorial. The tour will be led by a Private Guide fluent in your chosen language.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. PLGD014

    Pickup included

  • 2h:Museum WWII Tour NORWEGIAN

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk with Skip-the-Line tickets and explore gripping exhibits, artifacts, and

    personal stories of the war.: The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. PLGD014

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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