Gdansk: Artus Court & Old Town Private Tour with Entry

Inside Gdansk's Merchant Palace: What the Artus Court Still Keeps

You walk through Gdansk's medieval center with a private licensed guide for two hours, starting at the High Gate and moving through the Long Market, Main Market Square, and into the Artus Court itself. Entry to the court is included, and your guide adjusts the pace to your interests, whether that means lingering on the Neptune Fountain or spending time inside looking at the 520-tile stove and the merchant paintings. You skip the entry-line wait and leave with the stories behind the streets, not just the names.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Gdansk Old Town and Artus Court

• Meet guide at High Gate
• Walk through Gdansk Old Town sights
• See Neptune Fountain and Piwna Street
• Visit inside Artus’s Court

The experience

"So this is where the richest traders in the Baltic would actually sit down together," your guide says, stepping into the Artus Court, and suddenly the painted walls and that enormous tiled stove (10.64 meters high, made of 520 decorated tiles) stop being decoration and start being a record. The 2-hour private tour of Gdansk Old Town begins at the High Gate, about 8 minutes' walk from the main railway station, and moves through the Long Market and the streets around Main Market Square at whatever pace works for you. Your guide adjusts the rhythm to your questions, which means if you want to stand in front of St. Mary's Church for ten minutes or linger on the Neptune Fountain, you do.

The Artus Court itself was built as a meeting hall for wealthy merchants: a place where deals happened, where kings were entertained, where the city's power actually lived. Walking through it with someone who knows the stories changes how you read the space. You'll see the collection of paintings and photographs inside, learn which streets still carry the names of the old trades, and hear the legends that locals still tell about the buildings around you. Piwna Street, Cranz. These aren't just pretty names on a map. They're connected to specific people and moments your guide can place for you.

The whole thing is built around not rushing. You're not moving through a checklist with twenty other people. It's you, your guide, and the ability to ask why a building looks the way it does or what happened in that courtyard. The entrance fee to the Artus Court is included, so there's no separate ticket line or confusion about what costs what. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and the route is flat enough for strollers if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Your tour includes 2 hours of private guided walking through Gdansk Old Town and the Artus Court, entrance fee to the Artus Court, and a professional licensed guide who adjusts the pace to your interests.
• You'll see the Long Market, Main Market Square, St.
• Mary's Church, the Neptune Fountain, and the interior of the Artus Court with its collection of paintings and the famous 520-tile stove.

Options for this experience

3 options

2-hour Old Town tour in English, German, Polish or Russian6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Lasting two hours, this tour takes in the Long Market and other highlights of Gdansk Old Town, and includes a visit to the impressive Artus's Court. Your expert guide is an official five-star guide specialized in this type of tour, and speaks fluent English, German, Polish or Russian, depending on your choice. Guide ID: PLGD007.

2-hour Old Town tour in Spanish, French or Italian6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Lasting two hours, this tour takes in the Long Market and other highlights of Gdansk Old Town, and includes a visit to the impressive Artus's Court. Your expert guide is an official five-star guide specialized in this type of tour, and speaks fluent Spanish, French or Italian, depending on your choice. Guide ID: PLGD007.

2-hour Old Town tour in Norwegian or Swedish6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Lasting two hours, this tour takes in the Long Market and other highlights of Gdansk Old Town, and includes a visit to the impressive Artus's Court. Your expert guide is an official five-star guide specialized in this type of tour, and speaks fluent Norwegian or Swedish, depending on your choice. Guide ID: PLGD007.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to Sunday6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel Tours Gdansk

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand the medieval trade routes and merchant power that built Gdansk, and prefer a guide who can answer your questions over moving with a group. The private format is what lets you spend as long as you want at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian and Polish.

Where exactly do we meet?

At the tourist information sign under the High Gate (Brama Wyżynna), Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, about 8 minutes' walk from Gdansk's main railway station.

How long is the tour?

2 hours. Your guide adjusts the pace to your interests, so you might spend more time at one stop if you want.

Is the Artus Court entrance fee included?

Yes. The entrance fee is included in the tour price, so you don't pay separately at the door.

Can I do this tour with a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. The route is flat and wheelchair accessible throughout, and strollers work fine for the walking sections.

Will we see the Long Market?

Yes. The Long Market is one of the main stops on the walking route through Old Town.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. It's suitable for all fitness levels, and infants can ride in a stroller. The pace is flexible, so children can move at their own speed.

Do we need to book transport to the starting point?

No. The High Gate is 8 minutes' walk from the main railway station, and public transportation stops are nearby if you prefer not to walk.