Old Town
45 min
About
Old Town in Gdańsk is located north of the modern city center. There are lots of exciting structures there, including: Gdańsk Granaries, Gdańsk Mills, Gdańsk Town Hall, Monument of King Sobieski, Polish Post, Preachers' House.
St Mary Basilica
20 min
About
St. Mary's Church is currently one of the largest brick churches in the world. It is decorated within with several masterpieces of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque painting.
Oliwa Cathedral
60 min
About
The cathedral is dedicated to The Holy Trinity, Blessed Virgin Mary of Oliwa and St Bernard. All the 23 altars of the cathedral are of great historical value. They are mainly Baroque and Rococo, partly made of marble.
Day
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Day plan
09:00 - 09:15
Meet your professional English-speaking guide and driver outside the main port gate, check in for the tour.
09:15 - 09:45
Heading to the hanseatic town of Gdansk from the port of Gdynia our guide will tell you the story of this medieval town. The story isn't going to be boring, as Gdansk has played a major role in Polish and the World history.
09:45 - 10:45
The tour starts at the Oliwa Cathedral, built by the monks in the 12th century. Having inside works of art in 3 different art styles, it is the most famous for its organ, which has more than 5100 pipes.
10:45 - 11:30
While the driver takes you to the Old Town, the guide will organize a couple of photo stops so that you could memorize the most important sights of this hanseatic town easier. One of the stops is the island where the WWII started, the next one - the shipyard, where the Cold War began and the Solidarity square, from where the fight for freedom among the working class broke out.
11:30 - 12:30
Reaching the Old Town of Gdansk, you begin your walking tour along the main street of the city. Visits to the Golden Gate and the Green Gate are planned, together with exploration of the old Polish mansions and houses, almost fully recreated from the ruins after WWII. The guide will also tell you how to read history from a red brick and will take you to the St. Mary's Basilica, which is the biggest brick church in the world. Please note that an inside visit is NOT included, however, you are free to explore the church on your own.
12:30 - 13:30
Some free time to explore the city on your own.
13:30 - 14:00
Head back for the pier.
Attention! The specified tour start time is the earliest available or an example! Usually, all tours start 30 minutes after your ship docks. Your tour start time will be adjusted accordingly after you book. If you have questions, please talk to our Shore Excursion Specialist to find out the exact tour start time for your ship.
Included in tour
Professional English-speaking tour guide for 5 hrs
Pick-up from port by comfortable a/c bus appropriate for the group size
Panoramic driving tour around Gdansk
Visit to Oliwa Cathedral (if available)
Walking Gdansk City center tour
Drop-off at the port by bus at the end of the tour
Smiles and positive experience
not Included in tour
Tips/Gratuity
Admission to St. Mary's Basilica
Other admissions/donations
Important info
Minimum 6 people are required for the tour to run.
Due to the join-in group nature of this tour, it is NOT Suitable for:
- Families with little kids: If your child is disturbing other tour participants, you will be kindly asked to leave the tour.
- Persons using a wheelchair/scooter
IMPORTANT: Waiting time for late passengers is limited to 15 minutes.
DISCOUNTS: Not available
