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St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk

St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk: 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 Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

3. Gdansk Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

Explore the compact Old Town of Gdansk to see a unique blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerist architecture lining some of the most beautiful streets and squares in Europe. Perfect for those with limited time to explore, a professional guide will introduce you to an interesting assortment of monuments, telling fascinating stories along the way. Start at the Golden Gate, once part of the old city’s fortifications. Continue to the Torture Chamber, where executions were carried out until the middle of the 19th century. Next, go to the 16th-century Upland Gate, the main entry point of the Old Town, where the king of Poland would arrive in the city from Warsaw. Continue along the Royal Way to Long Market and the Town Hall. The focal point of Long Market is the Neptune Fountain of the sea god. Walk down to the banks of the Motława River before visiting The Crane, revealing the city’s golden age of trade. Pass St. Mary's Church, thought to be the largest brick church in the world, to end at the imposing Great Armoury, one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in the city.

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

Gdansk: Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks

5. Gdansk: Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks

Start the evening by meeting your local guides and getting to know like-minded travelers. After checking in, head out on this party tour to explore Gdansk's nightlife. Visit three different bars and end the night in the city's biggest nightclub. At the first bar get two complimentary drinks from a selection of vodka cocktails, beers, or shots. Compete with your fellow crawlers with some drinking games to get to know each other even more.  Afterward, move on to the next two bars where you'll receive a welcome shot at each location. While you're moving about the city, be prepared for some crazy challenges and get ready to go out of your comfort zone. The last stop of the pub crawl is a three-level nightclub where you will have a skip-the-line entrance and can dance until sunrise. 

Gdansk Private Bike Tour

6. Gdansk Private Bike Tour

Visit the most interesting places in Gdańsk on a 3-hour bike tour. First discover the Old Town and its historical monuments. Then ride to the Gdańsk Shipyard, where you will hear about the proud history of Solidarity and the struggles for freedom as you ride past industrial spaces and distinctive cranes. Finally, delve into the regenerated Low Town where you can admire the greenery, canals, and beautiful architecture.  Enjoy the tour regardless of your age or how fit you are, as the terrain is flat and very pleasant to ride on.

Highlights of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot 1-day Private Tour

7. Highlights of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot 1-day Private Tour

Discover the most beautiful seaside resorts in Poland in one day. Join a 5-Star Private Guide on a full-day car trip of the Tri-City and see the highlights of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. We can pick you up from any location in the Tri-City. Follow the Amber Trail and hear the legends of Pomerania! Book this 7-hour car tour to visit Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. Our convenient pickup and drop-off service is available from any accommodation address or port in the Tri-City, so you can easily join this tour even if you're in the area only for a few hours. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly, including an optional lunch break at a seaside restaurant. With private transfers, you can easily tailor the experience to your needs and interests. This Tri-City trip will be steeped in the history of Poland, especially maritime history, World War II and communism. In Gdańsk Old Town, you will visit the magnificent St. Mary’s Church and explore the beautiful Long Market with its colorful tenement houses, elegant restaurants and traditional pubs. Admire the Neptune Fountain, Old Town Hall and Arthur’s Court, and stroll along the Motlawa River embankment to see the historic Crane. You will also visit the Oliwa Archcathedral to enjoy a 20-minute organ concert and stroll around the tranquil Oliwa Park. In Sopot, you will be able to admire the funny Krzywy Domek, the historic Lighthouse and the elegant Kuracyjny Square with a view of one of the most popular beaches and piers in Poland. Last but not least, you will head to the popular Kościuszki Square and port in Gdynia to explore the murals of notable past residents, maritime monuments, and historic ships such as “Dar Pomorza” and “Błyskawica”. Discover the highlights of the Polish Baltic coast!

Gdansk Old Town Half-Day Private Walking Tour

8. Gdansk Old Town Half-Day Private Walking Tour

Walk through the historic heart of Gdansk Old Town and discover one of the most beautiful cities in Europe during a 4-hour tour. Starting from Dluga Street, site of the old market square, you will pass through the historic gates of the city, visiting Arthur's Court, Neptune Fountain, the Old Crane, and 15th-century Basilica of St Mary's. Soak up the charm of Gdansk Old Town, as you walk along Dluga Street, admiring superb Renaissance buildings and the flamboyant Town Hall. Look at the gilded statue of King Sigismund II Augustus of Poland perched high on the Town Hall spire. Pass Neptune Fountain to Arthur's Court, the former meeting place of the city’s merchants, now a branch of the Gdańsk History Museum. After a visit to the museum, continue to Green Gate overlooking the Motlawa River. Enjoy an amber polishing demonstration, with a short lecture on amber, at the Amber Court, and visit the Old Crane, one of the most popular symbols of the city. Marvel at the 15th-century crane, used to install ship masts and to load cargo. End your tour at Europe's biggest Gothic brick church, the stunning Basilica of St. Mary’s.

Gdansk: Highlights Old Town Tour with ticket to Amber Altar

9. Gdansk: Highlights Old Town Tour with ticket to Amber Altar

We prepared with high precision and special for you special unique program of tour. During this walking tour we will deliver you a big portion of knowledge about Gdansk’s history, culture, everyday life of the locals, regional traditions and customs. Thanks long and rich history of development of Gdansk you will see various places from different ages. Meet your guide and start this amazing walking tour, follow down to old square, admire colourful buildings, the Neptune’s Fountain and impressive Arthur's Court. Look around narrow streets, feel the vibes of Medieval Times to find great St. Mary’s Church. This is the biggest gothic church built from bricks in the world! Discover hidden gems of the Main Town and Old Town as well and get to know incredible stories. You will visit also some of the less known parts of the city that only the locals know about. When you get to one of the most famous churches - the St. Bridget's Church you will have an extraordinary occasion to see the Amber Altar. It’s very unique Altar made entirely of amber, which is characteristic raw material for Gdansk. Enjoy discovering all these places in small group maximum up to 15 people with licensed guide who has many-years of experience. All of it will make this tour very unforgettable while you visiting Gdansk.

Gdansk: Traditional Polish Food Private Tour

10. Gdansk: Traditional Polish Food Private Tour

Experience the culture of eating that has strong roots among Polish people on a private tour with a professional guide. Experience Polish culinary delights at carefully chosen local venues and see the highlights of the Old Town on a guided walking tour. Choose an option that best suits the needs of your group, including varying durations and tours in English, Norwegian, or Swedish. All tours include a private walking tour taking in St. Mary’s Church, Long Market, and Neptune’s Fountain among many others depending on the options chosen.  The 2.5-hour tour option allows you to sample a basic set of foods in 2 places, including different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats, and other specialists. You’ll also have 1 soft drink followed by cake and coffee or tea at a patisserie while also having a brief guided tour of the Old Town.   On the 3.5-hour option, you’ll taste even more traditional Polish foods at 3 venues. The menu includes the basic options as well as a traditional soup and a beer. During the tasting, your guide also will tell you about Polish traditions and customs.  To explore even further the culture of Poland, choose the special 5-hour option where you’ll have a combination of tasting not only food but also vodka or beer. Enjoy 8 kinds of beer or 8 kinds of vodka as you get to know the local history even better. Visit hidden locations down lovely narrow alleys and see remarkable buildings including the Golden Gate and Artus Court on an extended walking tour of Gdansk.

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based on 282 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

Very informative. Very good if you want to explore the areas at your own pace, as can do in stages and stop along the way.

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

Funny and friendly tourguide, would go again for sure