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
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Square at the 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 in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
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.
6Polish & Jewish Stories
Hear the tragic stories of the Polish and Jewish minorities under Nazi oppression.
Map
Square at the Golden Gate (Złota Brama) Nearest public transport: Gdańsk Śródmieście SKM stop, Brama Wyżynna tram and bus stop; Okopowa tram stop
Our customers said about us
Gdansk
5.0Małgorzata
Wspaniała wycieczka (NIE)Wolne Miasto Gdańsk
Serdecznie polecam wycieczkę z p. Zosią. Profesjonalnie, ogromna wiedza, mnóstwo ciekawych informacji. Trasa poza utartymi szlakami Gdańska, niesamowita i przejmująca opowieść o historii Gdańska.
Gdansk
5.0Rafaela
Intriguing storytelling
Very interesting and quite intriguing tour with Marcin. He was considerate, spoke loudly and clearly so we could hear him easily even in the busier streets... He put his heart and soul in the storytelling and it was wonderful to hear it. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Gdansk
5.0Lucian
Insightfull and moving, would definitely recommend
Last year we were recommended this tour. It was totally worth it. Tufi, our tour guide, knew so much information and told it in a way that the information will stick with you. A very informative tour and I would recommend it to anyone who visits Gdansk! Tufi was one of the best tour guides I've ever had! He took the time, he left nobody behind. He has a really clear voice so even the people in the back could hear clearly what he is saying.
Gdansk
5.0Ivy
very informative and interesting
we had the tour with Paul, the tour has never a dull moment, he has amazing knowledge of the Nazi history in Gdask and he makes it very easy to understand. Thank you and i would not hesitate to recommend him.
Gdansk
5.0Samantha Nicolaides
Worth Doing
Would definitely recommend doing this tour. Our guide Marcin knew absolutely everything about the history of his town especially around WW2. He provided a great insight into the history of Poland and the effect of the Nazi’s. The tour last around 2 hours but didn’t involve more than 2 km walking. Would highly recommend doing this tour while n Gdansk.
Gdansk
4.0Lucie
Short walk, many informations
Marcin knows absolutely everything about the history of his town durinw WW2. You will walk approx. 2 hours, but not more than 2 km. Unexpected ending of whole story /no spoiler/ :-D You will finish close to Shipyard, and if it's Saturday, I recommend you to have a drink there.
Gdansk
3.0Piotr
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Gdansk
5.0Dani
We had a great tour guide called Paul and couldn't recommend him enough. He was really informative and explained everything in excellent English about the city and the influence that the Nazi Party had over it.
Gdansk
5.0Karina Segers
Nice tour in the name of history
I would recommend these nice walketive tours with these alive informative and humoristic guide. If you have questions they actually knows a lot and can answer. Thank you Marcin for a nice tour yesterday.
