Poland · WWII MEMORIAL & CAMP TOURS
Beyond Auschwitz-Birkenau there are Stutthof outside Gdańsk, Treblinka and Majdanek in the east, Gross-Rosen in Silesia and the bunker complexes in Masuria. The 15 below are compared on distance, what the day includes and how much of it is driving.
Spend 80 minutes cruising from Gdańsk’s Długie Pobrzeże through the Motława River, shipyard, commercial port, and Wisłoujście Fortress to Westerplatte and back. A Polish, English, or German guide explains the sights, while live music plays on the return. There is a bar with hot and cold drinks, alcohol, and snacks.
“Excellent boat trip and we had as long in Westerplatte as we wanted.”
Travel from Gdansk or Sopot by air-conditioned minibus, then take an extended English-language tour of Stutthof Museum. Your guide leads you through the barracks, commander’s villa, gas chambers, crematorium, memorial, and camp grounds. Drivers such as Simon and Christopher also share local history along the route.
“It was very informative and really worth the trip. Would highly recommend.”
Spend 150 minutes exploring Warsaw’s WWII landmarks with an English-speaking local guide such as Magda, Gosia, Andrew, or Albert. Expect wartime photographs, family stories, former Nazi and Jewish Ghetto sites, execution locations, and Polish Resistance strongholds. The small-group walk costs $20 and is wheelchair accessible.
“Very interesting tour. Learnt a lot about WW2 and Warsaw.”
Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide, traveling in a retro Żuk minibus through Warsaw’s WWII sites. Visit former Ghetto locations, memorials to Jewish victims and deported Poles, and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Hotel pickup within 3 kilometers of central Warsaw is available, and private groups can shape the route around their interests.
“Incredible 😊 we loved the tour very much and our tour guide was so informative. We would highly recommend this tour”
Travel from Warsaw to Treblinka in a comfortable vehicle with an English-speaking driver and guide. You will visit the museum, camp memorials, reconstructed train station area, Penal Labour Camp ruins, and places linked to the 1943 prisoner revolt. Guides such as Leszek, Janusz, and Jan add careful historical context.
“I have taken many guided tours focused on the Holocaust, but none have been as insightful and educational as this one. Our tour guide, Janusz, was exceptional, the best guide I have ever had. His depth of knowledge provided us with a thorough and nuanced understanding of the war, the events leading up to it, and the Holocaust itself. Our driver, Mateusz, was also incredibly informative and helpful throughout the journey. Thank you both for such a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Holly & Daryl”
Travel from Warsaw to Treblinka in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Marcin, Martin, Conrad, or Adam. Walk through Treblinka II, Treblinka I, and the memorial museum, including its survivor testimony and documentary films. Hotel pickup is offered, and the tour is best suited to adults and older teens.
“Our trip from Warsaw was with Conrad who was very welcoming onto the tour, making the 80 minute journey fly by. He was very knowledgeable and took time to answer all our questions no matter how trivial. We were both glad we did the trip even though it showed a dark and sad time in Polands history. All in all an excellent trip with an excellent guide.highly recommended.”
Travel from your Gdansk hotel to Stutthof in an air-conditioned vehicle, usually with a 45 to 60 minute drive each way. An English-speaking guide leads a two-hour visit through the former camp and museum, with a short documentary first. Guides such as Marek, Michael, Tomas, and Anya have been praised for clear, respectful explanations.
“Good tour but it went so quick, I wish we had more time to read signs etc. if you have smaller children strollers are not permitted into most buildings so I suggest a carrier.”
Travel from central Warsaw to Majdanek State Museum and Lublin with a private English-speaking guide, often Martin or Marcin. Spend about two hours at the former camp, then enjoy pierogi and compote at a milk bar before walking Lublin’s cobbled Old Town. The air-conditioned vehicle and flexible format make this a serious but manageable full-day outing.
“The Majdenak tour was so informative. The lunch and tour of Lublin, very informative. Really interesting tour”
Travel from Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia to Stutthof with pickup, return transport, and at least two hours of guided sightseeing. Your guide explains the camp’s history as you see the barracks, gas chambers, exhibitions, and museum cinema. Extend the day with Westerplatte, the WWII Museum, or Gdansk Old Town.
“My guide Marek was really knowlegable and a really nice guy. Marek guided me through the museum with commentary and he really knew his stuff. Overall a greate tour, but Stutthof gets you thinking about mans cruelty towards other... a must tour for all.”
Travel from Warsaw to Treblinka in a minibus group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide such as Jacek, Ewa, or Wojtek. The day includes the Ghetto Heroes Monument, Umschlagplatz, two hours at Treblinka Memorial, museum entry, and a quick traditional lunch with pierogi. Expect a serious, walking-focused visit.
“Our tour guide was the best . His name is Woktek . Took us around the city and to Treblinka . Sorry I was unable to down load pictures”
Travel from Warsaw to Treblinka in an air-conditioned car with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the museum, the vast stone memorial, the Never Again stone, the Janusz Korczak commemoration, and Warsaw’s Umschlagplatz. Guide George has been praised for his clear explanations, local suggestions, and respectful approach.
“Eine schön geführte Tour. Unvergessliche Eindrücke, Unangenehme Atmosphäre, schreckliche Taten, soviel Leid.”
Spend two hours walking through Krakow-Plaszow, the former forced labor and concentration camp, with a licensed guide. Hear about deportations from the Krakow ghetto, forced labor in the quarry and factories, Oskar Schindler, and the nearby Liban Quarry film set created for Schindler's List. Guides may lead tours in six languages.
“Great tour guide, very much recommend. There’s not much left of the former site so with out a guide I really would have been lost. All outside so u need a little luck with the weather but definitely worth doing as an extra to Auschwitz. Takes about 2hrs but the site littered with history just needs pointing out. Thanks”
Travel from Warsaw with a private guide to Treblinka Memorial and Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair. Anna, Wojtek, or another guide handles the long drive and Treblinka visit, while a local guide such as Jadwiga leads you through the bunker complex. Expect a serious, history-heavy day with about nine hours on the road.
“Our guide Anna was excellent and very informative, her English was excellent. Also our guide in the wofs lair was very good and gave us time for photos and to read the information.”
Travel from Gdansk to Stutthof in a private vehicle, with hotel pickup, included admission, two hours with a certified guide, and a 20-minute documentary. Guides may include Maciej or Tomasz, and the tour is offered in English. Plan for about four and a half hours.
“The guide was so good, spooke swedish and told us about polen on the way to the museum. It was Hard to se all this photos and real chlothing. I Will remember this for a long time.”
Walk from Hotel Monopol to Cathedral Island with guide Michael, exploring Wrocław’s destroyed synagogue, Jewish district, Nazi rule, Festung Breslau, German opposition, and the city’s first postwar months. The English tour runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, lasts about two to two and a half hours, and is limited to 20 people.
“Great informative tour. Visited parts of the city I wouldn’t have known about. Great way to spend a snowy afternoon.”
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