Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Brama Wyzynna

  The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna)

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Langgasser Tor (Goldenes Tor)

  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  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.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze)

  Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  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.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  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.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 8
  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!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  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!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• 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

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