Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour
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Gdansk, Poland
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Gdansk’s Old Town is beautiful but it can be hard to put it into its cultural context without a guide. This walking tour lets you see the essential sights, from Golden Gate to St. Mary’s Church and the medieval Crane, and learn about famous citizens as you do. You’ll finish at the Museum of the Polish Post Office, site of a heroic defense against the Nazis during World War II.
- Explore Gdansk’s scenic Old Town in a group with a guide
- See the Golden Gate, the Crane, Dlugi Targ Square, and more
- Visit the Polish Post Office, site of one of the earliest battles of WWII
- Guide puts Gdansk’s history in context and introduces famous inhabitants
What's Included
- Expert, friendly, local guide with excellent language skills
- Brunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Targ Węglowy 1, 22-100 Gdańsk, Poland
We meet at the the square at the Golden Gate (Złota Brama). Look for a guide with a yellow umbrella.
End point
- Defenders of the Polish Post officeplac Obrońców Poczty Polskiej, Gdańsk, Poland
We end the walk at the Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post, just some 15 minutes from the beginning of the walk.
Itinerary
1
Langgasser Tor (Goldenes Tor)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gdansk Dluga Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Mary's Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Dlugi Targ Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Crane
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Museum of the Polish Post Office - Museum of Gdansk
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
- Please look for a yellow umbrella!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 658 reviews
AmritDevgon, Dec 2025
Very informative tour by PK. He kept it entertaining and interesting. I would definitely recommend this to first time travellers on their first day, to mark locations worth visiting.
Lauren_B, Dec 2025
The tour is very informative and well-paced. We enjoyed learning about Gdansk and its history. PK was a great guide and was accommodating to the group!
Maria_O, Dec 2025
Great tour by Tufi. So informative, well timed and really gave a reason to love Gdansk.
Great idea for the first morning in Gdansk . Great city and people…
Juan_C, Oct 2025
The guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of information about the city’s history. The tour was entertaining and very interesting. I recommend it.
Graeme_B, Sep 2025
Our guide was Sandra. She led us to all the essential sights and explained everything so well. Highly recommended
KatlynB, Sep 2025
This tour was very interesting and informative. PK did a great job. We enjoyed the sites and learning new information about Gdansk.
Ian_B, Jul 2025
Great tour and exceptional tour guide. Our guide was very knowledgible and presented very well. The weather wasn't great but it didn't matter.
Denise_M, May 2025
This is a real must do tour while in Gdansk. Our guide Kate (aka Dynamite) was exceptional. She was very informative, willing to take questions & give advice. Would recommend you do this tour on your first day in Gdansk. Truly a 5 star experience
Philip_B, Mar 2025
Shows you the main sights and is well worth doing. Dynamite was very knowledgable and brought the city alive in her descriptions.
Catherine_N, Feb 2025
Absolutely a must do Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting We learnt a lot about Gdansk and Poland’s history and it was a great way to familiarise ourselves with the city
Kirsty_L, Feb 2025
We really enjoyed our tour; we did this on our first morning in Gdansk, and it really helped us to get our bearings. Tufi was very friendly and informative, and was open to lots of questions. Would definitely recommend.
Justin_K, Feb 2025
Tufi was a fantastic tour guide. He is quite knowledgeable about Gdansk and a shared his knowledge in a fun and informative tour. Definitely book this tour so you can learn about the many landmarks and highlights that this beautiful city has to offer!
RolandMio_F, Dec 2024
Such a wonderful way to get around the city. My first time in Poland and it was definitely a great opener!
Lynn_W, Dec 2024
Our guide was great! The castle is truly the biggest in the world! You will be walking for hours. But it is all amazing.!
David_C, Dec 2024
Absolute ‘must do’ to learn about the history of Gdansk and see the best places. Our host, Kate, was great. Highly recommended, not too quick, tour
Joy_S, Nov 2024
Philip was an excellent guide! He appeared to have a vast knowledge of the history to Gdansk. He kept us interested for the entire 3 hour tour
Julie_C, Sep 2024
Sandra was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly with a good sense of humour. She made herself heard at all times and kept the group moving…no easy feat. She was really an amazing guide. I am so very glad I took her tour.
Laura_H, Sep 2024
Sandra was excellent - very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. This walking tour worth every minute. Thumbs up!
Saleema_R, Sep 2024
Amazing tour with Kate, she’s funny informative and answered all the questions. Tour was excellent, 2.5 hours
Karen_C, Jul 2024
Very informative and fun tour. Kate was our guide and did an amazing job. St. Mary’s was beautiful and the tour was timed to see the clock show.
mulderscully, Jun 2024
We booked this tour last minute. Our tour guide Sandra was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable! Thank you for a great tour!
James_B, Jun 2024
Brilliant walk around the Town with our very informative and pleasant guide Tufi. Couldn’t miss the passion and pride he has for his city.
Walter_S, Apr 2024
Kasha "Dynamite" was very detailed in answering all questions, and was very gracious to direct me to some outstanding restaurants at the end of the tour. An value and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed the tour.
Rachel_L, Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Czarek was fantastic. Super knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Would highly recommend taking this tour!
Hogne_S, Feb 2024
Very good guide. Somewhat confusing about payment. We thought we har paid for the tour but he asked for more.
Christina_F, Jan 2024
Great overview of the city and it's long and rich History. Excellent guide, with great recomendations.
Kate_P, Dec 2023
Loved this tour, so interesting to learn about the history of Gdansk
Marvin our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a lovely host
Tracy_M, Nov 2023
What a fantastic tour! Tufi was an excellent tour. Tbh if it wasn’t so interesting, we would have left very early on as the weather was horrendous and I’ve never felt so cold. However, it was so interesting and factual that we were hooked! Would thoroughly recommend this tour. Bravo
David_R, Sep 2023
Excellent guide, and informative, entertaining and thought provoking. Recommended if you have just a little time in the city.
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