Gdansk History Tour: WWII & Solidarity Movement Tour in English, Spanish, German, Russian, Polish

Visit Westerplatte and the Gdańsk Shipyard, uncover WWII and Solidarity history, explore key memorials, and hear inspiring stories of courage that helped reshape Europe’s future.
Discover the places where the fight for freedom began and where the course of modern European history changed forever. This private 4-hour tour of Gdańsk takes you to the most important sites connected with the outbreak of World War II and the rise of the Solidarity movement. Travel comfortably with your guide and explore Westerplatte, the Gdańsk Shipyard, and other meaningful landmarks at your own pace.
Meet your guide at the hotel and begin your journey from Westerplatte, the symbolic site where the first shots of World War II were fired on September 1st, 1939. Walk through the former military outpost, see the guardhouses and barracks ruins, and learn how a small Polish garrison held out for seven days against overwhelming German forces. Your guide will bring these dramatic moments to life with stories of bravery and sacrifice.
Continue to the Gdańsk Shipyard, the birthplace of the Solidarity movement. Stand before the historic Gate No. 2, explore the areas where the iconic strikes of 1980 took place, and discover how a local workers’ protest grew into a nationwide movement that contributed to the fall of communism across Central Europe. Visit the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers, a powerful memorial honoring the victims of the 1970 protests.
This tour is ideal for history lovers, families, and anyone who wants to understand how Gdańsk shaped the world we live in today. With a private guide and flexible pace, you’ll enjoy a comfortable, enriching experience tailored entirely to your interests.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.