Gdansk Old Town Private Walking Tour: 2 to 6 Hours

Medieval streets, brick warehouses, a church door carved with history, and a museum about the movement that ended communism

A private walking tour of Gdansk Old Town led by a licensed guide in English, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, Norwegian or Swedish. The 2-hour tour covers the Long Market, Town Hall and St. Mary's Basilica. Longer options add Wyspa Spichrzow island, St. Bridget's Church and the European Solidarity Centre. Pickup from your Gdansk Old Town accommodation is included. The guide meets you within 1.5 km of the meeting point or at a set location if your hotel is farther away.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Gdansk Old Town and Islands

• Start at Upland Gate medieval city wall
• Walk past Golden Gate to Long Market
• See Gdansk Town Hall and Neptune’s Fountain
• Visit Artus Court history museum
• Enjoy Motlawa River view at Green Gate
• Visit St Mary’s Basilica church interior
• End tour at 17th century Great Armoury
• Walk through Wyspa Spichrzow island
• See Baltic Symphony Hall on Olowianka
• Visit St Bridget's Church and amber altar
• See Monument to Fallen Shipyard Workers
• Tour European Solidarity Centre museum

The experience

Your guide meets you at the Upland Gate, the medieval entrance to the Old Town, and walks you through Dluga street toward the Long Market: the beating heart of the city. You'll see the Gdansk Town Hall, the Golden House, and Neptune's Fountain, all 17th-century monuments standing in the square. The Artus Court, once where merchants gathered, now holds the Gdansk History Museum. Your guide explains what each building was and why it mattered. At the Green Gate you stop to look out over the Motlawa River before heading to St. Mary's Basilica, one of the largest brick churches in the world, where you walk inside to see the ornate altar and royal chapel. The tour ends at the Great Armoury, a Renaissance building that anchors the Old Town's eastern edge.

If you choose the 3-hour or longer option, the route extends to Wyspa Spichrzow, an island on the Motlawa where old warehouse ruins and red brick structures tell the story of Gdansk's trade history. You'll also see the Baltic Symphony Hall, a modern building set among the historical remains. The 4-hour and 6-hour options include St. Bridget's Church, a hidden gem in the Old Town where the doors are carved with scenes from the Solidarity movement: the trade union uprising that led to the end of communist rule in Poland. Inside, there's an amber altar made from the region's most recognizable material. The 6-hour option goes furthest: you visit the European Solidarity Centre, a modern museum dedicated to the Solidarity riots and the movement that changed the country's history, and you see the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 on the way.

Your guide holds an official Gdansk license and speaks fluently in the language you choose at booking. Pickup is included if your accommodation is in the Gdansk Old Town area within 1.5 km of the meeting point. If it's farther, the guide will meet you at the designated starting location instead. Entry to the free parts of St. Mary's Basilica is included in all options. The 4-hour and 6-hour tours include regular tickets to St. Bridget's Church, and the 6-hour option includes skip-the-line access to the European Solidarity Centre.

What’s included

• Private walking tour led by a licensed guide fluent in your chosen language.
• pickup from your Gdansk Old Town accommodation (within 1.5 km of the meeting point) or meeting at the designated starting location.
• entry to the free parts of St. Mary's Basilica.
• sightseeing in Wyspa Spichrzow and the Baltic Symphony Hall (in 3, 4 and 6-hour options).
• regular tickets to St. Bridget's Church (in 4 and 6-hour options).
• skip-the-line ticket to the European Solidarity Centre (in the 6-hour option).

Options for this experience

12 options

2-hour Old Town tour in English, German, Polish, Russian15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 2 hours: learn basic facts about Gdansk Old Town and see highlights including the Long Market, Town Hall, Golden Gate, and visit St. Mary's Basilica. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

2-hour Old Town tour in Spanish, French and Italian15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 2 hours: learn basic facts about Gdansk Old Town and see highlights including the Long Market, Town Hall, Golden Gate, and visit St. Mary's Basilica. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

3-hour Old Town and Islands tour in English, German, Polish and Russian14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00Lasts 3 hours: gain further essential knowledge about Gdansk Old Town, visit St. Mary's Basilica, and see highlights such as the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

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3-hour Old and Islands tour in Spanish, French and Italian14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00Lasts 3 hours: gain further essential knowledge about Gdansk Old Town, visit St. Mary's Basilica, and see highlights such as the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

2-hour Old Town tour in Norwegian and Swedish15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 2 hours: learn basic facts about Gdansk Old Town and see highlights including the Long Market, Town Hall, Golden Gate, and visit St. Mary's Basilica. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

3-hour Old Town and Islands tour in Norwegian and Swedish14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00Lasts 3 hours: gain further essential knowledge about Gdansk Old Town, visit St. Mary's Basilica, and see highlights such as the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

4-hour Old Town, Island and Bridge tour in English, German, Polish and Russian10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 4 hours: build expert knowledge of Gdansk Old Town, with highlights including the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall, plus visits to St. Mary's Basilica and St. Bridget's Church. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

4-hour Old Town, Island and St. Bridget tour in Spanish, French and Italian10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 4 hours: build expert knowledge of Gdansk Old Town, with highlights including the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall, plus visits to St. Mary's Basilica and St. Bridget's Church. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

4-hour Old Town, Island and St. Bridget tour in Norwegian and Swedish10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 4 hours: build expert knowledge of Gdansk Old Town, with highlights including the Long Market, Wyspa Spichrzow and Baltic Symphony Hall, plus visits to St. Mary's Basilica and St. Bridget's Church. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

6-hour Old Town, Islands, Churches and Solidarity tour in English, German, Polish and Russian6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 6 hours: experience the full Old Town, including visits to St. Mary's Basilica, Wyspa Spichrzow, St. Bridget's Church and the European Solidarity Centre. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

6-hour Old Town, Islands, Churches and Solidarity tour in Italian, French and Spanish6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 6 hours: enjoy a complete Old Town experience, taking in St. Mary's Basilica, Wyspa Spichrzow, St. Bridget's Church and the European Solidarity Centre. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

6-hour Old Town, Island, Church and Solidarity tour in Norwegian and Swedish6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 6 hours: enjoy a complete Old Town experience, taking in St. Mary's Basilica, Wyspa Spichrzow, St. Bridget's Church and the European Solidarity Centre. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour, speaking fluently in your chosen language. PLGD009. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00

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.You can choose from 49 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel Tours Gdansk

Is this one for you?Pick the 2-hour option if you want the highlights: Long Market, Town Hall, St. Mary's Basilica, without committing a full morning. Add an hour to reach the islands and see the warehouse ruins and Baltic Symphony Hall. Add two more to include St. Bridget's Church and its carved Solidarity doors. Go the full 6 hours if the Solidarity Centre and the shipyard workers' monument matter to your trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What's inside St. Mary's Basilica that makes it worth the stop?

St. Mary's Basilica is one of the largest brick churches in the world. Inside you'll see a grand hall church with an ornate altar, an organ set, and a royal chapel. Entry to the free parts of the church is included in all tour lengths.

What do I see on Wyspa Spichrzow island?

Wyspa Spichrzow is a redeveloped island on the Motlawa River where old brick warehouse structures and ruins remain. Your guide explains the historical background of trade in Gdansk while you walk through the site. This island is included in the 3-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour options.

Why is St. Bridget's Church called a hidden gem?

St. Bridget's Church served as a sanctuary for Solidarity leaders during martial law in the 1980s. The church doors are carved with scenes from the Solidarity movement between August 1980 and December 1981, and inside there's a remarkable amber altar made from the region's most recognizable raw material. Regular entry tickets are included in the 4-hour and 6-hour tours.

What will I learn at the European Solidarity Centre?

The European Solidarity Centre is a modern museum dedicated to the Solidarity riots and the trade union movement that led to the end of communist rule in Poland. It's included only in the 6-hour option, which also includes skip-the-line entry so you don't wait at the door.

How does pickup work if I'm staying in the Old Town?

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation if it's located within 1.5 km of the meeting point in the Gdansk Old Town area. If your hotel is farther away, the guide will meet you at the specified meeting point instead. Provide your accommodation address when you book so the guide can confirm the arrangement.