Oliwa Cathedral

Perfect for those short on time but with a desire to see as much as possible of Poland’s Tri-City area. This full-day private sightseeing tour covers Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, where the decorative architecture has been shaped by a rich history. Discover the center of Gdansk, restored after World War II. Walk along Long Street with its beautiful houses, bars and cafés, a fountain of Neptune, "amber" Mary's Street, the Crane and the Island of Granaries. We will also stop to see the Solidarity Square and the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers – the place where Solidarity movement began. During the tour, you will not miss the most beautiful Polish Amber Football Stadium, which is located off the beaten tourist track. Even better, as we will also show you the „Falowiec”, which is the second longest European residential building, displaying typically communist architecture, it’s 800m long, with about 4000 residents. Then go to Gdansk Oliwa to relax in the most beautiful park in the Tri-City. And don't miss the famous organ concert at Oliwa Cathedral! Continue on to Sopot and wander down the Monciak Street, perhaps the most famous promenade in Poland, lined with art nouveau cafés and shops. Soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere and discover the beachfront attractions of the boardwalk, including the longest wooden pier in Europe and the beautiful waterfront Spa Park. The final destination in your Tri-City tour is Gdynia, where the battleship “Lightning” and frigate “Gift of Pomerania” are reminders of the rich history of the Polish Navy and the country’s shipbuilding traditions.  Rout: Gdańsk: Upland Gate, Torture Chamber, Golden Gate,  Dluga Street, The Long Market, The Main Town Hall, Neptune fountain, Motława River bank, The Crane, St. Mary's Church, Great Armoury, The Solidarity Square and The Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers Pass by: European Solidarity Center, Amber Football Stadium, "Falowiec"  Oliwa: Oliwa Cathedral (+ organ concert), Oliwa Park,  Sopot: Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street, Therapeutic Park, The Pier Gdynia: The Kościuszko Square, ORP Błyskawica (Battleship), frigate “Dar Pomorza” (muzum ship)

Formally called the Tricity region by the Tricity Charter of 2007, the 3 Baltic Sea cities of Gdansk, Gdynia, and Sopot had informally been referred to as the tricity for much longer. Among the most handsome cities of Gdansk Bay, they provide a glorious backdrop for this 8-hour sightseeing excursion to some of their most notable attractions. During the first part of this trip, visit the Old Town of Gdansk. The charm of Old Town Gdansk attracts millions of tourists each year. Start by taking a walk down Długa Street, which is one of the most beautiful European markets that is nestled around a dazzling selection of renaissance buildings. It leaves from the Golden Gate and passes by the Town Hall, Neptune fountain, Arthur's Court and finishes by the Green Gate overlooking the Motława River. On a way see The Museum of Arthur's Court and the Amber Chamber with amber polishing demonstration and a short lecture on amber. Stop by the Old Crane, which happens to be one of the most popular symbols of the city and to the church of St Mary, Europe's biggest gothic brick church. Visit beautiful suburb of Oliwa. Go to the 16th-century Gdansk Oliwa Cathedral, the longest Cistercian church in the world, famous for its organs and unforgetable organ concert. Consecrated in 1594, the 3-nave basilica its an artful mix of the Baroque, Rococo, and Renaissance. Listen to a beautiful organ recital inside the church before driving to Gdynia Harbor. Swap religious devotions for maritime marvels at the good ship Dar Pomorza, a striking tall-ship sailing frigate that dates back to 1909. Now preserved as a museum ship, it served as a sail training ship before winning the Cutty Sark Trophy in 1980. Climb on board and explore the Twin Deck, where students lived during training cruises. See pictures and maps that depict Dar Pomorza’s history, and objects from her sailing past. Continue to the spa and seaside resort of Sopot, where you will walk along the promenade and the longest wooden pier in Europe. Constructed in 1827, it stretches for more than 1,600 feet (500 meters) into the Bay of Gdansk and will reward you will lovely views back at Sopot’s terracotta-tiled buildings. Enjoy the most important places in Tricity and area and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Do you want to experience Gdansk like a local and discover charming neighborhoods and hidden corners that often go unnoticed by tourists? Join our Licensed Private Guide on a two-wheeled adventure filled with history and culture! We tailor our bike tours to your needs and interests and offer pickup directly from your accommodation. Get active and see the best of Gdansk! Book a 4-hour bike tour to discover Gdansk’s Old Town and the surrounding area, including the historic Gdansk Shipyard. Your experienced Private Guide will help you choose a suitable bicycle from a local bike rental shop and take you on an unforgettable journey through the cobblestone streets of the Old Town. Pedaling through the Long Market, you will admire the majestic Neptune Fountain and immerse yourself in fascinating stories about the wealthy merchants who came to the Artus Court following the medieval Amber Route. The guide will share interesting facts about maritime culture as you ride a bike along the Motlawa River Embankment to the old Imperial Shipyard, which is known as the birthplace of the Solidarity Movement. You will pass the impressive Museum of the Second World War and the European Solidarity Center, and hear the true story of the anti-communist strikes at the historic Brama nr 2. Other points of interest include the state-of-art stadium built for Euro 2012 and the Brzeźnieński Park, where you can rest, taste a traditional Polish donut and enjoy amazing views of the Baltic Sea from the beach or Brzeźo Pier. The tour will end back in the Old Town. Book an extended 6-hour bike tour to experience Gdansk beyond the Old Town. Explore the tranquil bike paths leading from Gdansk to Sopot, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Poland with a sandy beach, beautiful lighthouse and the quirky Krzywy Domek. You will pass the 15,000-seat Ergo Arena and visit Oliwa Park, pedaling past lush gardens, serene ponds, and the magnificent Oliwa Cathedral, known for its extraordinary organ music. Another highlight will be the vibrant street art “Murals” in Zaspa. The route will continue through the bustling Wrzeszcz district, passing crowded shopping halls, Günter Grass house and the Gdansk University of Technology. You will discover many local gems and natural spots, exploring at your own pace and taking as many breaks as you like.

Enjoy pick up from your accommodation and hit the road with your private local guide for the best highlights of Gdansk! See top attractions in Old Town, Oliwa district, the most beautiful beaches and famous Westerplatte. Gdansk has long and very interesting history, let yourself to get fantastic knowledge with sightseeing around whole city with the guide and private transport. At first you will start with exploring lovely Old Town. Its atmosphere will delight you by amazing architecture, colourful buildings and narrow alleys straight from Medieval Times. Go through Golden Gate and discover the best sights as Arthur’s Court, Neptune Fountain and the largest on the world brick church - St. Mary’s Church. Enter this church with your guide who will tell amazing stories. Follow him to iconic Cranz by the Motlawa River - lovely view! Enter also St. Bridget Church which has one of a kind Amber Altar - made entirely of amber. Near the Old Town you will explore area of Shipyard. It has very important meaning for Gdansk development. Meet turbulent history of Solidarity, see Three Crosses Monument, landscape of cranz, multiple docks and art installations from young generation. Hit the road with your guide and see Oliwa district. There is a still slight mark of medieval alleys, old tenements and gothic Palaces. The Oliwa Cathedral is located there. It delights its length (the longest Cystercian Church in the world) and decorations inside. It has 23 altars full of beautiful architectural details. Also it is famous for giant organs and you will have a chance to take part in one of the concerts. Fantastic experience! You will enter great Oliwa Park. Tourist, but also citizens love to visit this place for relaxing day among nice nature, adorable alleys, sounds of stream and beautiful architecture of Opats Palace with French Gardens. You will find also Japanese Garden and lightshow during the evenings. Visit lovely part of the city, surrounded with forest, white beach and great view of Gdansk Bay. Here you can experience relaxing moments. Walk on Brzezno Pier, where you can walk between water and enjoy landscapes. Further you will see interesting modern architecture of Energa Stadion. It’s unique building of football stadium, designated especially for UEFA Euro 2012. Finally you will be taken to see Westerplatte. Westerplatte as one of the Top attraction is the place where WWII began and has interesting history which the guide will tell you. It was for centuries a military base for many different armies. You will see a small military cemetery and a huge Monument to the defenders of the Polish Coast. It’s a place of memory about the real heroes who fought in the war.