Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River.
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
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.
Stop 8
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!
Stop 9
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!
What’s included
- 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)
Meeting and pickup
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)
Before you go
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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