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Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

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2 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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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.

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)
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    Wały Jagiellońskie 2A
    80-887 Gdańsk, Poland

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    What To Expect

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    Brama Wyzynna

    The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Golden Gate (Zlota Brama)

    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.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze)

    Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    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.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    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!
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    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!
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-65617P1

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • 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)
    • Private Walking Tour of Gdansk Old Town
    • Entry to free parts of St. Mary's Church (all options)
    • 5-Stars Guide with Official Gdansk License speaking fluently in the chosen language

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • 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

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