Descend into Szczecin's little-known network of medieval and wartime underground passages — an eerie, atmospheric world beneath the city that reveals layers of history invisible to most visitors.
What to expect
Equipped with a torch and led by a specialist local guide, your small group enters the underground passages beneath the Old Town — vaulted medieval cellars that date to Szczecin's Hanseatic trading heyday, connected by wartime reinforced tunnels used during WWII bombardments. Your guide narrates the city's tumultuous passage from Stettin to Szczecin, from German to Polish, with artefacts and atmospheric lighting making history viscerally immediate. Emerging back into daylight, the city above feels entirely transformed.
Good to know
Tours run in small groups and should be pre-booked via the City Tourist Office. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring a light layer — underground temperatures stay cool year-round. The entrance is in the Old Town, 20–25 minutes from the cruise terminal by taxi. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Szczecin — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.