Private Project Riese Trip

Wroclaw: Project Riese and Ksiaz Castle Private Tour

★ 4.8 42 reviews

7 to 8 hours, pickup offered, castle entry included.

from $198

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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Meeting point: Hotel pickup in Wrocław
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: WratislaviaTour

Overview

This is a full day private trip out of Wroclaw, roughly 7 to 8 hours door to door, built around two sites tied together by one wartime story. A driver collects you at your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and heads into the Owl Mountains, where Project Riese sits. That was the code name the Third Reich gave to a construction scheme started between 1943 and 1945, a set of seven underground structures spread across the mountains and Ksiaz Castle itself, all left in different states of completion. You get about an hour inside the tunnels with an audio guide where available.

From there it is a short drive to Ksiaz Castle, the third largest castle in Poland with more than 400 rooms. The Hochberg family, one of the richest in Europe, held it for more than 400 years until the war, when the Nazis seized it and planned to turn it into one of Hitler's residences. You get up to 2.5 hours to explore at your own pace, though one reviewer said they spent too long inside the castle and missed the underground tunnels, which are not included in this tour.

Forest path above the Owl Mountains with an entrance building to an underground complex

Entrance fees, water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and private transport are all bundled in. Meals, gratuities and local guides inside the sites are not.

What's Included

Included

Entrance fees
Fuel surcharge
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Local guides
Castle tunnels are not included in the tour

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in WroclawThe driver collects you from your Wroclaw hotel at the agreed time.
Drive to the Owl MountainsRoughly 1.5 hours by private air-conditioned minivan to the Project Riese site.
Project Riese visitAbout 1 hour exploring the underground network, with an audio guide where available.
Transfer to Ksiaz CastleA drive of around 40 minutes to the castle.
Ksiaz Castle sightseeingThe castle tunnels are not included in this tour.
Return to WroclawRoughly 1.5 hours back, with drop-off at your hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how the day goes, from the cold in the tunnels to how you split your time at the castle.

$198from-price

7 to 8 hoursduration

4.8across 42 guest reviews

Bring a layer. The listing notes the average temperature at Project Riese sits around 10 degrees Celsius all year, so bring something warm for the tunnels even in summer. Comfortable shoes are the only item the operator tells you to pack.
Plan castle time. You get up to 2.5 hours at Ksiaz Castle at your own pace. One reviewer said they spent too long inside the castle and missed the underground tunnels, so decide before you arrive whether the castle interior or the tunnels matter more to you, since the tunnels are not part of this tour.
Audio guides, not tours. Both sites issue handheld audio guides where available rather than a walking guide, and at Riese the on-site tour may run in Polish. One English-speaking reviewer felt this cost them some nuance. Local guides inside the sites are listed as not included, though the driver-guides drew repeated praise for their knowledge of the region.
Forest ruins. One reviewer suggested looking for the ruins in the forest on the walk back from the tunnels. It is a small thing but worth keeping an eye out for.
Food is on you. Meals and drinks are not included, only bottled water. Plan to cover your own food for the day.

Tall narrow sandstone rock formations rising from a pine forest along a walking trail

Private and relaxed. This is a private tour for your party only, with the freedom to explore at leisure. Several travellers described an easy day with smooth transport and a comfortable vehicle.

Common issues. The castle tunnels at Ksiaz are not part of this tour, which caught at least one reviewer out. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and children must be accompanied by an adult, with unaccompanied minors not allowed. One reviewer reported that the on-site tour at Project Riese ran in Polish, with an audio device provided for English, which they felt cost them some nuance. Pets are not permitted and food, drinks and gratuities are extra.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, the tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Wroclaw, plus round-trip private transport in an air-conditioned minivan. Reviewers describe drivers arriving punctually at the agreed time.

Are Entrance Fees Included?

Entrance fees to Project Riese and Ksiaz Castle are included. The castle tunnels at Ksiaz are not included in this tour.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

Plan for 7 to 8 hours in total. The itinerary allows about an hour at Project Riese and up to 2.5 hours at the castle, with long drives between Wroclaw and the sites.

Is Lunch Included?

No. Food and drinks are not included, though bottled water is provided. Gratuities are optional and also not included.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or Wheelchair Users?

Children must be accompanied by an adult and unaccompanied minors cannot join. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, according to the listing. Pets are not allowed either.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Beyond that window the listing does not state terms, so check the booking page for details.