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Overview

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Available in English or German or Polish or Russian/ Spanish or French or Italian/ Norwegian or Swedish Languages 2-hour: Old Town Tour Learn basic information about Gdansk Old Town, see highlights such as the Long Market, Town Hall, Golden Gate, and visit St. Mary's Basilica. 3-hour: Old Town & Islands Discover even more essential information about Gdansk Old Town, visit St Mary’s Basilica, and see highlights such as the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall. 4-hour: Old Town, Islands & St Bridget’s Church Gain expert knowledge about Gdansk Old Town with highlights such as the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow, Baltic Symphony Hall and a visit to St Mary’s Basilica and St. Bridget's Church. 6-hour: Old Town, Islands, Church & Solidarity Center Get a full Old Town experience, including a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, Wyspa Spichrzow, St Bridget’s Church and the European Solidarity Centre.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk (8 minutes from the Main Railway Station)

Language Offered

Norwegian-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

Swedish-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Brama Wyzynna
The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)
Duration: 10 mins
2. Langgasser Tor (Goldenes Tor)
Continuing past the Golden Gate and along the historic Dluga street to the Long Market. In the beating heart of the Old Town, you will see medieval architectural monuments such as the Gdansk Town Hall, the Golden House and the 17th century Neptune’s Fountain.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Muzeum Gdanska
You will also visit a former meeting place of the city’s merchants, Artus Court (Dwor Artusa), which now serves as a branch of the Gdansk History Museum with collections of local history and arts.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze)
Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River.
Duration: 10 mins
5. St. Mary's Church
The next point of interest will be the soaring St Mary’s Basilica. Step inside one the largest brick churches in the world to see the grand hall church featuring an ornate altar, organ set, and a royal chapel. The walking tour will end at the 17th century Great Armoury, which is one of the city’s finest examples of Renaissance architecture.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Wyspa Spichrzow
learn even more about Gdansk and visit other parts of the charming Old Town.The extended route includes the islands on the Motlawa River. Take a walk through the redeveloped island of Wyspa Spichrzow to see old brick structures and warehouse ruins, and learn about the historical background of trade in the city. In Olowianka Old Town you will also see the beautiful red brick Baltic Symphony Hall.
Duration: 60 mins
7. St. Bridget's Church (Kosciol sw. Brygidy)
Enrich your Gdansk experience with a visit to St. Bridget's Church. This hidden Old Town gem is best known as a sanctuary for the leaders of Solidarnosc under martial law. On one of the huge church doors, you can see various Solidarity scenes from August 1980 until the imposition of Martial Law in December 1981. Apart from the fascinating historical background, the church also boasts a display of religious artefacts and a remarkable amber altar, made out of the most recognizable raw material of this region.
Duration: 120 mins
8. Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970
You a complete experience of Gdansk, with a route extending from Old Town to the Main Town. See the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, commemorating those workers who died in the anti-communist riots, and visit the European Solidarity Centre. In this modern museum you will learn about the Solidarity riots and prominent trade union movement that initiated the end of the communist government in Poland. This is a must-do for the history geeks!
Duration: 30 mins
9. European Solidarity Centre
Visit the European Solidarity Centre. In this modern museum you will learn about the Solidarity riots and prominent trade union movement that initiated the end of the communist government in Poland. This is a must-do for the history geeks!
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Skip-the-line ticket to the European Solidarity Centre (in 6-hour option)

Pick up from the accommodation located in Gdansk Old Town

Sightseeing in Wyspa Spichrzow (in 3,4 and 6-hour options)

Regular tickets to St. Bridget's Church (in 4 and 6-hour options)

5-Stars Guide with Official Gdansk License speaking fluently in the chosen language

Private Walking Tour of Gdansk Old Town

Entry to free parts of St. Mary's Church (all options)

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

Pickup service is available only in the area of Gdansk Old Town. It means that your Private Guide will meet you at your accommodation if it is located within 1,5 km from the meeting point. If your accommodation does not meet these criteria, the tour itinerary may be changed accordingly

If you provide your accommodation address when making a booking, we will arrange for the guide to pick you up from this Gdansk Old Town address.Otherwise, the guide will meet you at the specified meeting point

Supplied by Rosotravel Tours Gdansk

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