Gdansk by night walking tour: Royal Route to Old Town brewery

Seven centuries of merchant halls, gates and river warehouses lit after dark

A two-hour evening walking tour of Gdansk's Old Town led by an English-speaking licensed guide, starting at Neptune's Statue on Dlugi Targ Street at 6 p.m. The route covers the Royal Route, Artus Court, Golden and Green Gate, Old Harbour with The Great Crane, Motlawa River's Island of Granaries, St. Mary's Street and Church, and The Great Armoury, finishing at Piwnica Rajców brewery. The tour ends inside the historic vaults of Artus Court, where the brewery has operated for centuries.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening walking tour of Gdansk highlights

• Meet guide at Neptune’s Statue
• Walk Royal Route
• See Artus Court
• Visit Golden and Green Gate
• Explore Old Harbour and The Great Crane
• Walk along Motlawa River and Island of Granaries
• Stroll St. Mary’s Street and visit St. Mary's Church
• View The Great Armoury
• Finish at Piwnica Rajców for beer and cuisine

The experience

You meet your guide at Neptune's Statue at 6 p.m. and walk through Gdansk's Old Town as the light fades. The route follows the Royal Route past Artus Court, a Gothic palace that once hosted the city's merchant elite, and through the Golden and Green Gate, the ceremonial entrance to the old city. You reach the Old Harbour to see The Great Crane, a wooden structure built in the 15th century that once loaded and unloaded ships, and cross to the Island of Granaries along the Motlawa River, where brick warehouses line the water.

St. Mary's Street and St. Mary's Church come next. The church is one of the largest brick churches in Europe. The walk ends at The Great Armoury before descending into Piwnica Rajców, a brewery and restaurant built into the vaults beneath Artus Court. The brewery has occupied these stone chambers for centuries, and you finish the evening there. The space carries the weight of the feasts and gatherings that wealthy merchants and city officials held in these same rooms for hundreds of years.

What’s included

English-speaking licensed guide for the full two-hour walk through the Old Town

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (14 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mr.Shuttle

Is this one for you?The tour is in English, so you'll follow comfortably if that's your language. It suits anyone arriving with a free evening or looking for a first-time overview of Gdansk's medieval core and waterfront without navigating on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 16 years); Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3).

What time does the Gdansk by night walking tour start and where do I meet the guide?

The tour starts at 6 p.m. at Neptune's Statue on Dlugi Targ Street in Gdansk's Old Town, where your English-speaking licensed guide will meet you.

What is Piwnica Rajców and why does the tour end there?

Piwnica Rajców is a brewery and restaurant housed in the historic vaults of Artus Court, where it has operated for centuries. The tour finishes there so you can experience the atmosphere of the space where wealthy merchants and city officials once gathered.

How long does the walking tour take?

The tour lasts two hours and covers seven major sites across Gdansk's Old Town before ending at the brewery.

Is the walking tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed, and public transportation options are available near the meeting point.

What landmarks will I see on the Royal Route?

The Royal Route passes through Artus Court, the Golden and Green Gate, the Old Harbour with The Great Crane, the Island of Granaries along the Motlawa River, St. Mary's Street and Church, and The Great Armoury before finishing at Piwnica Rajców.