Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts
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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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Brama Wyzynna, Waly Jagiellonskie 2A, Gdansk Poland
The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: European Solidarity Centre, pI. Solidarności 1, 80-863 Gdańsk, Poland
Gdansk is Poland's principal seaport, industrial center and a symbolic place where the collapse of the communist Eastern Bloc began with the Solidarity movement. Discover the fascinating history facts and legends about this historic industrial seatown. Fall in love with the beautiful Gdansk Old Town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Gate (Zlota Brama), ul. Targ Weglowy 27, Gdansk 80-836 Poland
One of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. Inside the Gate there are shocking pictures which show how looked like Gdansk after the World War II. It is considered the beginning of the Royal Route
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Main Town Hall - Museum of Gdansk, Dluga 46/47 Town Hall, Gdansk 80-831 Poland
The Main City Hall, a spectacular building and the seat of the city authorities, is full of multicultural references. During the 3-hours Gdansk Guided Tour it's possible to explore the Main Town Hall on request.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Mary's Church, Podkramarska 5, Gdansk 80-834 Poland
Gdansk's most visible place of worship, St. Mary's Basilica is believed to be the largest brick church in the world. The interior vault supports 37 windows, over 300 tombstones and 31 chapels. Definitely must see while you visiting Gdansk.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna), Dlugi Targ, Gdansk Poland
The Fountain of Neptune constitutes an interesting example of the perception of the classical antiquity in the 17th-century art of Gdańsk. It is also the symbol of both the city of Gdańsk itself and its links with the sea.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dwor Artusa, Dlugi Targ 43-44 Muzeum Gdańska, Gdansk 80-831 Poland
The Artus Court is a building in the centre of Gdańsk, which used to be the meeting place of merchants and a centre of social life. Inside, the centrepiece of the main hall is a 10.64-metre renaissance tiled stove dating to 1546, made of more than 500 individual tiles and the tallest of its kind in Europe. There is also a huge, several-meter paintings relating to the Bible and mythology. During the 3-hours Gdansk Guided Tour it's possible to explore the The Artus Court may be visited on request.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze), Dlugie Pobrzeze, Gdansk Poland
It is a place where you can feel the spirit of the old Hanseatic League. Beautiful at any time. Astound the visitor a multitude of architectural forms, monuments and breathtaking views of the buildings reflecting in the waters of the ancient port.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk, Podkramarska 5, 80-834 Gdańsk, Poland
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ambarlar adası, Wyspa Spichrzów, 80-749 Gdańsk, Poland
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Golden House, Droga Krolewska Dlugi Targ, Gdansk Poland
Designed by Johan Voigt in 1618 y., has the richest façade in the city. In the friezes between storeys are 12 elaborately carved scenes interspersed with busts of famous historical figures, including two Polish kings. The four statues waving to you from the balustrade at the top are Cleopatra, Oedipus, Achilles and Antigone.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, Gdansk Poland
Whole Gdank Guided Tour is in the area of the beautiful Gdansk Old Town.Fall in love with the beautiful Gdansk Old Town.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland
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: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Bridget's Church (Kosciol sw. Brygidy), ul. Profesorska 17, Gdansk 80-856 Poland
St. Bridget's Church was almost completely destroyed during WWII. It was rebuilt in 1973, based on original designs dating from 1394-1420. Inside the church there is a wonderful amber altar - it's really worth to visit. During the 4-hours Gdansk Guided Tour it's possible to explore the St. Bridget's Church on request.
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: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 To 6 Hours
Start location: High Gate, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk, Poland
Traveler pickup is offered
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.