Gdańsk: Old Town & Basilica Tour with Optional Viewpoint Old Town Highlights & Basilica Tour with Viewpoint Tower
ID: GYG1230450-O-1887435
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Gdańsk’s top highlights on a 3‑hour Old Town walking tour with a licensed guide, including St. Mary’s Basilica, an optional tower climb.
Discover the essential highlights of Gdańsk on a 3‑hour walking tour designed for first‑time visitors. Led by a licensed local guide, this route takes you through the most iconic streets, squares and waterfronts of the Old Town — offering a perfect introduction to the city’s history, architecture and maritime heritage.
Start at the Coal Market, where you’ll see the impressive Great Armoury and learn how Gdańsk became one of the richest cities of the Hanseatic League. Continue to the Golden Gate, passing the former city fortifications, the Prison Tower and the Torture Chamber.
Walk along Ulica Długa, the city’s most elegant street, lined with colourful merchant houses and stories of wealthy patrician families. Arrive at Długi Targ, home to the Neptune Fountain, the Main Town Hall, the Artus Court and the Golden House — the most photographed landmarks in Gdańsk.
From here, head to the Green Gate and stroll along the scenic Motława waterfront, where the medieval Crane stands as a reminder of the city’s maritime power. Continue to the charming Mariacka Street, famous for its decorative porches and amber workshops.
Enter the magnificent St. Mary’s Basilica, the largest brick church in the world. Your guide will show you its Gothic interior, the astronomical clock and the most important artworks.
Optional upgrade: climb the St. Mary’s Tower for a breathtaking panoramic view of Gdańsk.
This tour is perfect for travellers who want to see the city’s top highlights in a single, well‑paced experience.
Highlights
- See Gdańsk’s top Old Town highlights in 3 hours
- Admire Neptune Fountain and Artus Court
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica interior
- Optional climb to St. Mary’s panoramic tower
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity takes place mainly outdoors - please dress appropriately for weather conditions
The experience includes moderate walking on cobblestone streets
During the tour you will enter the places of worship, we kindly request respectful attire
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
We also ask you to check your email the day before the tour to review important details and final instructions we will send
Meet your guide in front of the Wybrzeze Theatre
Świętego Ducha 2, 80-834 Gdańsk, Poland
INCLUDED
- Licensed local guide
- Private 3‑hour Old Town walking tour
- Guided visits to: Coal Market, Great Armoury, Prison Tower, Golden Gate, Ulica Długa, Długi Targ, Main Town Hall (exterior), Neptune Fountain, Artus Court (exterior), Golden House, Green Gate, Motława waterfront, Crane (exterior), Mariacka Street, St. Mary’s Basilica (interior)
- Optional upgrade: entry to St. Mary’s Basilica tower
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and beverages
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
