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European Solidarity Centre: Our most recommended tours and activities

Gdansk: City Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

1. Gdansk: City Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

We invite you to explore Gdansk with us in a comfortable golf cart! Enjoy seeing the most interesting and historical places in the city and its history. Our well-prepared guides focus on making your tour a unique and unforgettable experience. We are dedicated to customers satisfaction. The tour we offer are suitable for people of all ages and also for people with disabilities. We also offer personalized tours. If you have any concerns or special requests you want to make, please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to assist you. Do you want to get to know the city of Gdańsk, its history and culture up close, making your tour with us will be the best option. Welcome!

Gdańsk: Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

2. Gdańsk: Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

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. During the 2-hour tour you will learn basic information about the city, with tips on the best local restaurants, pubs, and souvenir shops. The tour will start in the main entrance to the medieval city wall, Upland Gate (Brama Wyzynna), 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. 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. Follow your Private Guide to the Green Gate to enjoy the scenic view of Motlawa River. 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. Choose the 3-hour option to 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. Pick the 4-hour option to 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. The 6-hour option will give 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!

Gdansk: Private Communism Tour with Solidarity Center Museum

3. Gdansk: Private Communism Tour with Solidarity Center Museum

Do you know what happened on August 31, 1980? Learn about the greatest civic success in the modern history of Poland - the victorious Solidarity movement. Embark on a Communist-themed tour of Gdansk and discover the history of the revolution that led to the fall of the Communist Bloc. During the 2-hour tour you will learn in depth about the Communist-era Poland and the birth of democracy in the Eastern Bloc. Visit the European Solidarity Center (ESC) with skip-the-line tickets that let you beat the crowds. Inside this modern museum, you will walk step by step through the history of Solidarity. You will see the original Tables of 21 Postulates - the written demands that the strikers at the Lenin Shipyard (now Gdansk Shipyard) made against the authorities in 1980, as well as other documents and photographs that document the trade union’s fight for freedom - the strikes, the 1989 round table talks, and first pluralistic election in Poland since 1947. Learn about Lech Walesa, Anna Walentynowicz, and other heroes who led the revolution. Your Private Guide will help you to understand the exhibitions and the historical context behind the Solidarity strikes and their legacy on the rest of Eastern Europe. Choose the 4-hour option to learn even more about the Polish People’s Republic (commonly known as PRL) and communism. See the Solidarity Square and hear the tragic story behind the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970. Visit the historic site where the “Gdańsk Agreement” of 31 August 1980 was signed - the Center of worker protection of Gdansk shipyard, also known as Sala BHP. The last stop will be Gdansk Shipyard (Stocznia Gdansk), where 17,000 ship builders began the civil resistance against the communist regime in 1980. In the tradition of PRL, we will also invite you for a shot of Polish vodka.

Gdańsk: City Tour by Electric Golf Cart

4. Gdańsk: City Tour by Electric Golf Cart

Discover the best of Gdańsk on a 1-hour guided, private tour covering the city's main sights. Sit back and relax as a knowledgeable guide presents Gdańsk's history, neighborhoods, and attractions. The tour visits the following highlights: • Highland Gate • Prison Tower and Torture Chamber • Golden Gate • Great Armory • St. Mary's Church • Court of St. George's Brotherhood • Granary Island • Crane • St. John's Church • Polish Post Office • Solidarity Square • Museum of the Second World War • Shipyards • European Solidarity Center

Shipyard Solidarność Electric Scooter Guided Tour

5. Shipyard Solidarność Electric Scooter Guided Tour

The shipyard was once one of the largest and most significant industrial centers in Europe. It is also the birthplace of the Solidarity labor movement, which played a significant role in the downfall of communism in Poland. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to see the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers, the European Solidarity Centre, the Health and Safety Office, Electricians' Streets, and the Kaiser Shipyard. In addition to the historical attractions, you will also discover that the shipyard is vibrant with life, with many restaurants, galleries, and music clubs.

Gdansk: Basic Bike Tour

6. Gdansk: Basic Bike Tour

As a local Guide , I can show you everything and more, and more. As a person born in Gdańsk, I have to offer you a real story told by real people; Discover the benefits -Sightseeing service at a reasonable price -Exclusively Customized for You -A relaxing atmosphere will make you feel good because you are on vacation -Real human guides will provide you with an authentic cultural experience. -Original Polish cultural experience, Slavic lifestyle and way of thinking -Visiting service at a reasonable price that cannot be provided by any other Gdańsk Tourist Office. My guided tours are just for you

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What people are saying about European Solidarity Centre

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 41 reviews

Thanks Artur for such an incredible tour today! It was clear to see how much hard work and research had gone into it and felt so personal. We will remember it forever and can't wait to recommend you to our friends and family. Thanks also for the food recommendation - our potatoes we're so great! All the best in the future, Sophie and Kath.

Great tour around Gdansk. History, stories and small anecdotes about the city. Take the tour at the start of your visit! The guide was fantastic

Elvira was the best tour guide ever. It was an amazing experience to talk to someone who had experienced life in communist Poland

Maciej, our guide, was fantastic and the tour was fun and informative. Would definitely recommend.

Funny and friendly tourguide, would go again for sure