Guernsey’s German Occupation Experience

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$149.99 / Adult (ages 13 and over)
$139.99 / Child (ages 12 and under)
St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Moderate Activity Level
Minimum age 1 years
4.0 hours
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German Occupation History: Uncover the daily life of Guernsey under German occupation during World War II and its enduring legacy. Visit the German Military Museum to explore air-conditioned tunnels that housed U-boat fuel tanks, filled with compelling themed wartime exhibits.

Underground Hospital: Witness, the largest surviving structure from the Occupation era in the Channel Islands, an underground complex that boasts wards, operating theaters, and support areas chiseled deep into solid rock.

Pleinmont Cliffs: Experience the stunning coastal scenery at Pleinmont Cliffs while exploring the dramatic gun emplacements and fortifications along Guernsey's west coast.

Local Delights: Stop for a delightful treat of tea or coffee and Guernsey gâche.

What’s Included:

  • Guided sightseeing tour by coach.
  • Entrance to the German Military Museum.
  • Visit to the Underground Hospital.
  • Tea or coffee with traditional Guernsey gâche.

Notes

Accessibility: This tour is not accessible for guests using wheelchairs, canes, rollators, or other mobility devices.

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes. light jacket for cool, damp conditions underground, camera and local currency for optional purchases.

Good to Know: The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, with about 2.5 hours spent at various sites. The underground locations are cool year-round, and the tour focuses on history, fortifications, and preserved wartime sites. Walking on the tour includes flat concrete surfaces as well as some gravel, steps, and uneven terrain. At the Military Museum, guests should expect to encounter 3 short stair sections, each consisting of approximately 8 steps.