Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts
Explore Gdansk Old Town on this private walking tour. Take the stress out of navigating, and put your full focus on enjoying the sites, as you have a private guide to lead the way. Your experience will be much more enjoyable than if you were traveling alone, as you learn about local legends, and historical facts from your guide. Get your bearings of the city, see Arthur’s Court, the Royal Way, Neptune Fountain, and much more.
Highlights
- ✓Learn local secrets and historical insights from your guide
- ✓See multiple highlights in one day—such as the Town Hall and Arthur’s Court
- ✓A private tour means you can ask your guide questions along the way
- ✓The perfect tour for first-time visitors to explore Gdansk Old Town
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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)
Good to know
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts
Explore Gdansk Old Town on this private walking tour. Take the stress out of navigating, and put your full focus on enjoying the sites, as you have a private guide to lead the way. Your experience will be much more enjoyable than if you were traveling alone, as you learn about local legends, and historical facts from your guide. Get your bearings of the city, see Arthur’s Court, the Royal Way, Neptune Fountain, and much more.
Highlights
- ✓Learn local secrets and historical insights from your guide
- ✓See multiple highlights in one day—such as the Town Hall and Arthur’s Court
- ✓A private tour means you can ask your guide questions along the way
- ✓The perfect tour for first-time visitors to explore Gdansk Old Town
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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)
Good to know
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.