Gdańsk in World War II: The Rise of Nazism Walking Tour
Tour focusing on the era of the Free City of Danzig and World War II in Gdańsk, tracing the rise of Nazism and the fate of Jewish and Polish minorities. We visit key sites in the historic center and beyond, including the Uplands Gate, Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, former Intelligence Agency, Main Train Station, and Gradowa Hill.

Basic Information
Total time
1h 45m
Language
English, Polish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
Golden Gate (Złota Brama) Nearest public transport: Gdańsk Śródmieście SKM stop, Brama Wyżynna tram and bus stop; Okopowa tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Gdańsk guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
♿️ Tour not suitable for people with reduced mobility or strollers
❗Our tours run no matter the weather. High or low temperatures, rain or snow is not a reason for us to cancel our tours. We are always here for you. The only reason for cancellations are extreme weather conditions (like heavy storms…), guide's sudden sickness or no minimum number of people (5) to run the tour, but we will always let you know using the data you provided during registration for the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 18€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
The 20th-century Free City of Gdansk was not a city of freedom… at least not for everyone.
Between WWI and WWII, a small semi-independent city-state (the Free City of Danzig) was the nest of the Nazi movement. From the early ’30s till the end of WWII the city of Gdańsk witnessed countless marches of SS and SA troops, fluttering swastikas, acts of violence and terror against local Jews and Poles, and finally death of all: Jews, Poles, Germans and … the city itself.
Come to our tour to hear the story of what was one of the cradles of the Nazi movement. Get to know the story of the Jewish and Polish minorities of Gdańsk. Find out about the tragedy four times larger than the one of Titanic. Learn about both glorious and shameful moments of wartime Gdańsk, the city where it all started.
Highlights
- 1
Free City of Danzig
A semi-independent city-state between the World Wars, a cradle of the Nazi movement.
- 2
Rise of Nazism
Learn how the Nazi movement gained power in the city of Danzig before WWII.
- 3
Uplands’ Gate
A historic city gate that witnessed countless Nazi parades and the city's wartime transformation.
- 4
Main Train Station
A key transportation hub that played a significant role in the city's wartime events.
- 5
Gradowa Hill
A strategic viewpoint offering insights into the city's wartime history and fortifications.
- 6
Polish & Jewish Stories
Hear the tragic stories of the Polish and Jewish minorities under Nazi oppression.
Map
Golden Gate (Złota Brama) Nearest public transport: Gdańsk Śródmieście SKM stop, Brama Wyżynna tram and bus stop; Okopowa tram stop