Scandinavian History in Gdansk Old Town with Private Guide

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Norwegian and 3 more

Follow the Scandinavian trail in Gdansk with an Expert Guide to discover the historical and cultural links between Poland and Scandinavia. Discover Scandinavian symbols in the Old Town and visit St. Mary's Church. Optional: visit St. Bridget's Basilica.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

Tour is available in
English, Polish, German
Norwegian, Swedish

2-hour: Scandinavian Gdansk Exclusive Tour
Discover the connections between the history and culture of Poland and Scandinavia in Gdansk. Visit St. Mary's Church and see the Long Market, Artus Court, and more.

3-hour: St. Bridget & Scandinavian Gdansk Exclusive Tour
Discover the connections between the history and culture of Poland and Scandinavia in Gdansk. Visit St Bridget's Basilica and St. Mary's Church and see the Long Market, and more.

What's Included

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Free admission to St. Mary’s Church
Pickup from your accommodation (Old Town only)
Tickets to St. Bridget’s Basilica (3-hour tour only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
Exclusive Scandinavian History Tour of the Old Town in Gdansk
Tickets to St. Bridget's Basilica (in 2-hour tour)
Tickets to St. Mary’s Church Tower
Pickup from accommodations located outside the Old Town

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Highland Gate

Meet your guide in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk (8 minutes from the Main Railway Station)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Highland Gate

    Meet your guide in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk (8 minutes from the Main Railway Station)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Like on our regular walking tours of the Old Town we will introduce you to local history and legends but with a special focus on Scandinavian influences. You will hear the stories of the first Vikings who sailed up the Vistula river and the Polish Princess Swietoslawa who first married Eric the Victorious of Sweden then King Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark and Norway. Are you curious to find out how these unions shaped the history of Europe?

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    As you walk through the iconic Long Market, your Expert Guide will share more stories about the trade and cultural contacts that developed between Gdansk and Scandinavian cities on the Baltic Sea during the Hanseatic League. You will discover the hidden symbols of the Polish kings of the Swedish Vasa League on the facade of Artus Court.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Learn about the merchants who flowed into the city from the Motława River.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Mary's Church

    Inside St. Mary’s Church you will find more traces of Scandinavian visitors and citizens of Gdansk.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St. Bridget's Church (Kosciol sw. Brygidy)

    Enhance your Scandinavian experience with a visit to St. Bridget’s Basilica. This basilica church is named after the celebrated St. Bridget of Sweden, whose funeral procession passed through the Motława town. The guide will tell you the story of Swedish noons who attended Gdańsk’s former Bridgettine convent. You will also see the world-famous amber altar. Tickets are included.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Great Armoury (Wielka Zbrojownia)

    The tour will end at the Great Armory,, an ideal place to tell you about the Swedish invasion of Poland and the Great Northern War and how the Polish-Scandinavian relations developed after Poland regained its independence.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Rosotravel Tours Gdansk

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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