Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour in English

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Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour in English
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
633 reviews

Explore the streets of Gdańsk on this city highlights walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's history as you walk the Royal Route and see sights like St. Mary's Basilica and a medieval crane.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Jakub – Australia

The guide was very informative and engaging, he was fun and presented the history of Gdansk in an interesting manner. Well worth the time even in a very warm day. Highly recommended this tour.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Laura – France

Filip is a knowledgeable and entertaining guide who helped me to understand so much about Gdansk. I definitely recommend a tour with him. My only complaint is that because the group was so large I often found myself in the back where I struggled to hear. That was a shame.

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Highlights

  • Step back in time as your guide tells you about how WWII began in the city
  • Stroll through Long Market and stop to see the fountain of Neptune
  • Admire a medieval treadwheel crane at the Zuraw crane in the harbor
  • Marvel at St. Mary's Basilica, the largest brick Gothic church in the world
  • Listen to the story of Gdańsk's continual push towards independence

Full description

Discover the architecture and history of Gdańsk on a walking tour that covers the same route that was walked for centuries by the kings of Poland. Dive into the local culture which has Polish, Dutch, and German influences.


Meet your guide at the city's Golden Gate and make your way to the colorful merchant townhouses that were destroyed by the war, but painstakingly rebuilt. Hear about how merchants made the town the richest city on the Baltic Sea.


Walk through Long Market and see the Neptune fountain. Admire St. Mary's Basilica's Gothic brickwork and view the Zuraw treadwheel crane in the harbor which is the largest of its kind in the world and a symbol of the city. See the city's rivers and canals as you walk.


Travel back in time as your guide tells you about how WWII started in the city and how the Solidarity movement heralded the fall of communism in the Eastern block.

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

We meet at the Golden gate (Złota Brama). Please look there for a yellow umbrella!

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour will be joining the general walking tour, the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment, if you wish to join a smaller, private tour contact the supplier after booking and they will help to organize it for you
  • This tour will take place rain or shine

From $26 per person

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4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 633 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Jakub – AustraliaJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was very informative and engaging, he was fun and presented the history of Gdansk in an interesting manner. Well worth the time even in a very warm day. Highly recommended this tour.
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5 out of 5 stars
L
Laura – FranceJune 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Filip is a knowledgeable and entertaining guide who helped me to understand so much about Gdansk. I definitely recommend a tour with him. My only complaint is that because the group was so large I often found myself in the back where I struggled to hear. That was a shame.
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jason – United KingdomJune 23, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide Filip knowledge was amazing. Answered many questions and gave very clear information to a large group. I would recommend the tour

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Activity provider:
Walkative Tours

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