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Gdańsk's soldiers were sometimes paid in beer, Neptune once smashed gold coins in a fountain out of sheer annoyance, and postal workers held off an army for 15 hours — this city's stories are wild. This self-guided audio tour walks you through them all, right from your phone.
Follow the Royal Way past golden gates and merchant houses, hear legends about a mermaid, and stand where the Solidarity movement began its fight against communism. From the medieval Crane where workers walked inside giant hamster wheels to lift cargo, to Mariacka Street — you'll cover Gdańsk's thousand-year arc in about 2 hours.
No fixed start time, no group to keep up with. Pause for a drink, climb St. Mary's tower, or linger in a shop — the tour waits for you and even works offline.
If you'd rather explore on your own terms instead of being herded in a group, this is your kind of tour. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee.
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We end near the Polish Post Office museum
Itinerary
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1Brama Wyzynna
Enter Gdańsk’s Old Town along the ceremonial route of kings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Great Armoury (Wielka Zbrojownia) (Pass by)
Admire a Renaissance arsenal so ornate it looks like a palace.
Admission ticket free -
Main Town Hall - Museum of Gdansk (Pass by)
Hear the music of its carillon bells and stories of civic pride.
Admission ticket free -
2Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna)
Learn the legend of Goldwasser, vodka with real gold flakes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Mary's Church
Step inside one of the world’s largest brick churches and hear its many legends.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mariacka Street (Ulica Mariacka)
Walk the amber-lined street with raised terraces and legends.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the medieval port crane once powered by human treadwheels.
Admission ticket free -
Museum of the Polish Post Office - Museum of Gdansk (Pass by)
Visit the site of a heroic first stand of WWII.
Admission ticket free -
5St. Bridget's Church (Kosciol sw. Brygidy)
Discover a hidden gem church with an amber altar and hear its role in Solidarity’s story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old Town
Hear about famous buildings like the Artus Court and Golden House and the story behind different gates
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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