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Overview

Discover the dark, dramatic history of Gdansk on this 90-minute walking tour through one of Poland’s most storied medieval cities. Starting at Targ Sienny, stroll down the Royal Way past the Golden and High Gates, Neptune’s Fountain, and the grand Main Town Hall. Hear chilling tales of executions, lost love, and medieval justice, including the legend of Sydonia, the vengeful executioner’s daughter. Marvel at the world’s largest brick church, St. Mary’s, the iconic Gdansk Crane, and quirky details like rain-spitting gargoyles and a racy lion statue. Highlights include the Goldwasser vodka legend, Fahrenheit’s Column, and WWII stories. The tour ends at Targ Węglowy, offering a vivid glimpse into Gdansk’s rich Hanseatic past.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Targ Sienny, Województwo pomorskie, 80, Poland

Our tour begins at the Hay Market in Gdańsk, next to the Gdańsk Forum shopping centre. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the Gate by Brama Wyżynna.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Targ Sienny
Also known as the Hay Market, this tour starts in what was once outside of the Gdansk city limits, bustling with horse and cattle traders.
2. Highland Gate
Walk through the High Gate, built in the 1500s and played an important role in the fortification of the city of Gdansk.
3. Main Town Hall - Museum of Gdansk
As you pass by the Main town hall, Gdansk Museum, torture chamber and the prison tower, you'll learn about the love affair between an unjustly condemned commander of the prison and the executioners daughter.
4. Golden Gate
Pass through this iconic gate, built at the beginning of the 1600s, marking the entrance to the historic city of Gdansk.
5. Długa
Take a stroll along Dluga, or "Long Street", one of the city's most iconic and historically significant streets, having always been a central part of Gdansk's story.
6. Fontanna Neptuna
Sneak a peek as you pass by one of Gdansk's most recognisable symbols, the fountain of the Roman god Neptune
7. Green Gate (Brama Zielona)
Pass through the Green gate, that's actually red, but really was meant to be a royal residence.
8. Crane. Branch of the National Martime Museum
Witness history as you walk through the iconic Crane, built in the mid-1400s. At 30 metres high, it is one of the oldest and largest harbour cranes of its kind in Europe
9. Mariacka Street
Walk along this famous street with it's distinctive decorative terraces. For centuries, these were an integral part of Gdansk's unique architecture and a hallmark of the patrician lifestyle.
10. Four Quarters Fountain (Fontanna Czterech Kwartalow)
If you'd like, dance around in the Four Quarters Fountain, symbolizing the four quarters of Gdańsk.
11. St. Mary's Church
Pass by the famous church, the largest brick church in the world and a prime example of Gothic brick architecture.
12. Great Armoury (Wielka Zbrojownia)
Pass by this served historic building, a repository where ammunition and weapons were stored. It was built in the early 1700s and was one of the largest buildings of its kind in contemporary Europe. It is richly decorated with medallions depicting warriors and dignitaries.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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