About this experience
Travel back in time and retrace the course of Wroclaw’s turbulent history. On this guided tour you will explore the most interesting parts of Old Town and discover the nazi's history of Wroclaw.
Highlights
- Learn about Wroclaw's wartime history and rule under Germany
- See iconic historical landmarks including the former Gestapo building
- Imagine what life might have been like here during World War Two
- Explore Wroclaw's historical Old Town district with an expert guide
- Listen to stories about local Jewish heritage and the Holocaust
What's included
- Licensed tour guide
- All fees and taxes
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Meet your friendly guide at Monopol Hotel then set out on your guided tour of Wroclaw. Begin with an introduction into Wroclaw's past, and learn about how the city once belonged to Germany until the end of World War Two. Discover how during the siege between February and May 1945, most of the city’s buildings were damaged or destroyed, leaving only the partially rebuilt infrastructure you see today.
The tour has been designed to showcase the city’s most important historical landmarks, and provide an insight into what life might have been like here during the war. Highlights of the tour include the former Gestapo building, Wolności Square, White Stork Synagogue, Dietrich Benchoffer Memorial, University Church, Ossolineum Garden, Sand Island, Cathedral Island, and more.
Throughout the tour, listen to your guide share fascinating facts about Wroclaw’s history under German rule, as well as information about city’s Jewish heritage and the Holocaust. You’ll also discover the changes that came about with the end of the war, and how the city transformed itself afterwards.
Terms & conditions
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• The tour requires at least 4 participants to operate
• Please be aware that the monuments' operating hours are subject to change