The secrets of World War II
Recommended by 94% of travelers
Wroclaw, Poland
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover little-known World War II sites in Lower Silesia and learn about life in Nazi-occupied Poland, on this full-day tour from Wroclaw. Visit Krzyzowa, the home of the Polish resistance; the Gross-Rosen Nazi concentration camp; Ksiaz Castle, which served as an important Nazi headquarters during the war; and the remains of the Osówka Complex, a Nazi underground city.
- Visit WWII sites not normally included on tourist itineraries
- Guided tour: learn about Poland’s Nazi occupation and resistance
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Wroclaw
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 9 people
What's Included
- The price includes:
- a pick-up from the hotel and transfer by an air-conditioned minibus,
- assistance of a pilot,
- an English-speaking driver,
- a sightseeing in the language of your choice,
- a drop off to the hotel / hostel.
- No additional charges.
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Gross-Rosen Museum in Rogoznica
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Zamek Ksiaz w Walbrzychu
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Underground Town Osowka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 18 reviews
Evan_H, Oct 2025
Excellent trip! Going to the camp first was perfect - we were the only ones there, and exploring it solo was incredibly moving. The caves were super cool - think Indiana Jones. Be warned that the guides only speak polish, but they give you an audio guide to follow along. The castle was an ideal way to end the day - could spend hours there, but I’m glad we spent more time at the camp. Learning how the three sights - camp, tunnel, and castle - intersect was fascinating. Our driver was great, and made for a long, but excellent, day! Highly recommend doing it!
Vinicius_Z, Jan 2025
Great tour to understand better the history and facts behind the WW2 on Poland and mainly on the region of Wroclaw. The visit on Gross-Rosen is very impactful, the Riese Project underground city is something unique and finally the Ksiaz Castle is very different from any other EU castle. Of course a special mention to our guide Eric (probably I spell it wrong) that made everything possible to give us the informations needed and some recommendations on Wroclaw at the very final. Recommend the tour!
Mishell_B, Jan 2025
This was a great experience and I would recommend for anyone interested in WWII history. In saying that, going out to Gross-Rosen was the highlight for us, and being the only people there, gave us time to think and reflect on the those who lost their lives during this bleak time in history.
Amy_R, Feb 2024
Only couple on the tour so became a private one. Punctual pick up, Jacob, our host, went above and beyond to help us have a memorable trip.
Charlotte_A, Jul 2023
We had an amazing day learning about the Secrets of World War II with Jakub. He was very personable and knowledgeable and made the day great for us. A highlight for us was the trip to Gross-Rosen which was a humbling experience but one we feel is very important to pay our respects. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn and see more about local history and gain a valuable insight into the experiences that unfolded here. We also commend our guide on his excellent driving on some questionable roads! 10/10
Daniel_N, Feb 2023
Had a wonderful time on this tour - got to engage deeply with the history of World War 2 through three different sites that are thematically connected but not repetitive, as they focus on different parts of history or the role of the space in relation to World War 2. I suppose it's possible to pick and choose your own museums or places to go to, but for someone new to Poland and Wroclaw, I think these three locations picked were a great combination.
Our guide, Pawel, was an absolute star. Apart from driving us from place to place, he answered all our questions on the history of Poland and the region, and we learnt so much from him. He was very fluent in English - and four, maybe five other languages - and we were so grateful to have him. He also gave us great recommendations for food. Thanks so much, Pawel!
I would highly recommend the tour. My only suggestion is to bring some snacks (or buy some along the way) to munch on while you chew on history.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear Daniel, thank you very much. During our work we focus on professionalism and customer satisfaction. We are glad that we met your expectations. For sure I'll let know our guide Paweł about your kind feedback;) thanks a lot - Mike
Laura_S, Nov 2022
The experience was extremely well managed and worthwhile. Our guide was hugely knowledgeable and put us at ease immediately. A brilliant, interesting and thoughtful day.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Dear Laura thanks for your feedback, best regards from Wroclove
Mark_Z, Oct 2018
A very long tour (9 hours), and most of the places were self-guided or guided by the individual venues. Thought we were going to have a guide through Viator itself. We could have gone to these places ourselves and saved lots of money! Our driver was very nice, though -- but to us (we had a car), we could have driven it ourselves and seen exactly what we wanted to see. Oh, well. Live and learn.
Michelle T, Sep 2017
Myself and my boyfriend went on this tour and we would highly recommend it! !
Our tour guide was Tomek and he couldn't have been more helpful.
It was such an informative tour and it was brilliant to be able to fit so much into one day.
We would highly recommend :)
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