Private Gdańsk City Tour – A Walk Through the Old Town of Gdansk
Last updated in September 2025.
The Private Gdańsk City Tour is the most popular shore excursion to Gdańsk. Our private walking tour takes place in the Old Town – the birthplace of many notable figures such as Gabriel Fahrenheit, the inventor of the mercury glass thermometer, and the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. During our walk, we will explore the most iconic landmarks of this 1000-year-old city.
Most of the sites included in the tour lie along the Royal Way of Gdańsk (also known as the Royal Route). Its name comes from the fact that Polish kings visiting Gdańsk used this very route during their ceremonial entrances into the city.
We will begin our Gdańsk highlights tour at the Upland Gate, a 16th-century entrance to the Old Town.
On our way, we will see the Torture House and the Prison Tower, formerly home to the Amber Museum.
Next, we will enter Long Street and the Long Market, where we will admire Gdańsk’s most magnificent landmarks:
Artus Court – the medieval meeting hall of wealthy merchants
Neptune Fountain – the symbol of Gdańsk
The Green Gate
We will then step into one of the amber workshops to see a short demonstration of amber polishing – the famous “gold of the Baltic Sea” – and learn how to recognise real amber from imitations.
Although the official Royal Route ends here, we will continue to the Motława River waterfront to see the iconic medieval Crane. We will walk along the most picturesque street in Gdańsk – Mariacka Street – which will lead us to St. Mary’s Church, the largest brick Gothic church in the world. Inside, we will explore several fascinating works of medieval art.
We will finish the Gdańsk highlights tour at the richly decorated Great Armoury.
Recommended entrances:
• Artus Court
• St. Mary’s Church
Private Gdańsk City Tour – Details
Duration:
The duration depends on which sites you wish to enter. On average, the tour takes about 90 minutes.
Meeting point:
• The Green Gate in Gdańsk
or
• Pick-up from your hotel in Gdańsk
Price:
I charge per tour, not per person.
If you require guiding only (no transport), the price is €140.
Entrance Fees
• St. Mary’s Church: free of charge
• Artus Court: 25 PLN (regular), 18 PLN (reduced)
4 PLN is approximately €1
How to book a Gdansk Private City Tour in English, Spanish, Dutch or other language?
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FAQ – Gdańsk City Tour: A Walk Through the Old Town of Gdańsk
1. ⏱ How long does the tour take?
The duration depends on which sights you choose to enter.
Typically, the walking tour takes about 90 minutes.
2. 🏰 What does the tour include?
During the tour you will see:
Upland Gate, Torture House, Prison Tower, Long Street, Long Market, Artus Court, Neptune Fountain, the Golden House, Green Gate, Motława River waterfront, the medieval Crane, Mariacka Street, St. Mary’s Church, and the Great Armoury.
You will also visit an amber workshop for a short demonstration of amber polishing.
3. 🎟 Are entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are not included unless stated otherwise.
St. Mary’s Church: free of charge
Artus Court: 25 PLN (regular), 18 PLN (reduced)
4. 🌍 In which languages is the tour available?
We offer tours in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
French
Dutch
Russian
Polish
5. 💶 How much does the tour cost?
I charge per tour, not per person.
For guiding only (no transport), the price is €140.
6. 📍 Where is the meeting point?
The standard meeting point is the Green Gate in Gdańsk.
Hotel pick-up in Gdańsk can also be arranged upon request.
7. 👥 Is this a private tour?
Yes. This is a fully private walking tour — joining other groups is not possible.
8. ⛪ Can we enter selected attractions during the tour?
Yes. You may choose to enter Artus Court or St. Mary’s Church.
Entrance fees apply as listed above.
9. 👟 What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
In autumn and winter, bring a warm jacket — the Motława waterfront can be windy.
