15 Old Town Walking Tours in Gdansk Worth Booking

1.Sightseeing EcoCruise around the Old Town of Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 719 reviews · 50 min · from $19Our pick

See Gdańsk from a quiet electric boat with up to eight people aboard. A Polish or English audio guide covers the old gates, red crane, Sołdek Museum, WWII Museum, shipyard, and marina, while guides such as Julia and Michał add personal tips. Blankets, a roof, and drinks for purchase make this a comfortable short cruise.

“Super nice and friendly, funny guide! Thanks again! Interesting information in English and mulled wine :)”

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2.Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 245 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $107

Walk Gdańsk with a licensed private guide such as Kaja or Krzysztof, hearing legends, local stories, and practical food tips. Choose 2 to 6 hours for St Mary’s Basilica, Motława islands, St Bridget’s amber altar, and the European Solidarity Centre.

“Our guide couldn’t have been friendlier or more knowledgeable. He loved his city and we enjoyed seeing it through his eyes. Very open to mid tour modifications once he better understood our interests.”

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3.Gdansk Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll walk Gdansk’s compact historic center with a private English, German, or Polish-speaking guide. Expect Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerist buildings, stories of wartime rebuilding, the medieval Crane, St Mary’s Church, and a short optional church visit.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and gave a good appreciation of the City of Gdansk.”

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4.Electric Scooter Tour: Old Town Gdańsk – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Ride an electric scooter through Gdańsk Old Town for 90 minutes after a short safety session. Your English or German-speaking guide, including guides such as Markus, Kuba, and Jakob, points out key monuments, shares local history, and suggests places to visit next.

“fantadtic value, our guide wad so entheusistic and professional...best way to discover the old town and its amazing history.”

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5.Gdansk Old Town Half-Day Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 4 hours · from $17Best value

Spend four hours with a private Gdansk guide exploring the Royal Route, Arthur’s Court, Neptun Fountain, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Old Crane, and the Motlawa waterfront. Guides including Piotr Ruta and Marius have led the walk, which ends with an amber-polishing demonstration.

“Piotr hat uns mitgenommen auf einen 4-stündigen Spaziergang durch Danzig. Für alle, die an der Geschichte dieser wunderschönen Stadt interessiert sind und etwas mehr erfahren wollen, nur zu empfehlen!”

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6.Segway Tour Gdansk: Old Town Tour – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Explore Gdansk by Segway with an English- or German-speaking guide. After a short training session, you’ll pass Neptune’s Fountain, Artus Court, Uphagen’s House, the Golden Gate, Granary Island, and the Motlawa River. Guides such as Markus, Francisco, and Jakub add history and help first-time riders feel at ease.

“Had such an amazing time on the tour!! It was postponed by a day because of torrential rain making the cobbles too slippery to ride on. But I was given a mobile number so I could keep in contact with a member of staff to rearrange! The tour was so interesting, fun and well planned. The guide’s english was amazing so I understood absolutely everything!! Would recommend and would definitely do again!”

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7.Segway Tour Gdańsk: Old Town Tour – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Start at Stara Stocznia 20 with a short Segway lesson, then follow an English-speaking guide through Gdańsk Old Town. Jacob is one guide praised for his broad knowledge of Gdańsk and Poland. The small-group tour lasts about 90 minutes and returns to the starting point.

“Jacob was an amazing guide! He knew an incredible amount of history not only about Gdansk but Poland as well! We had a great time!!”

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8.Private Tour of Gdansk Old Town for Kids and Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $163

Walk Gdansk’s Royal Route with a private family guide such as Karina or Dorota. Children learn through riddles, legends, and tasks while you see Neptune’s Fountain, the Motlawa waterfront, St. Mary’s Basilica, amber displays, and maritime simulators, depending on your 2, 3, or 4-hour option.

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9.Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $183

Meet your English-speaking guide near ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto for a generous Polish feast, a vodka shot, and coffee with two desserts. Then walk past Neptune’s Fountain, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Town Hall while learning about Gdansk customs, legends, and history.

“Host was friendly and had lots of useful tips and info”

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10.Electric Scooter Tour: Old Town Tour – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Meet your local guide at Stara Stocznia 20 for five minutes of scooter training, then cover Gdańsk Old Town by electric scooter for 85 minutes. Guides such as Francisco, Marcus, Jakub, and Jacob keep the history lively while you reach more monuments with less walking.

“Jacob was a great tour guide, showing us lots of interesting sites. We were knew to scootering but found them easy to use. Would definitely recommend.”

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11.Electric Scooter Tour: Full Tour (Old Town + Shipyard) 3hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $97

Meet your English or German-speaking guide at Stara Stocznia 20/12, learn the scooter basics, then ride through Gdańsk’s Old Town, Motława waterfront, and Shipyard. Guides such as Kuba and Markus add clear stories about architecture, maritime trade, and the Solidarity movement.

“Great tour, super guide. He was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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12.Segway Tour Gdansk: Full Tour (Old Town + Shipyard) 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $97

Ride a Segway through Gdansk’s colorful Old Town, along the Motlawa River, across the historic shipyard, and up Gradowa Mountain. Guides including Francisco and Markus offer English or German commentary, with time to adjust the route to your interests.

“Super leuke tour om te doen! Krijgt veel van de stad te zien met achtergrond verhalen die je anders niet te weten komt. En hadden een erg leuke gids, veel plezier gehad tijdens de tour!”

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13.Dinner with a View – 7th Floor, Gdańsk Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Book a two-person sharing dinner at Nikka Restaurant above Gdańsk's Motława River. Choose a meat menu or a fish and vegetarian menu, with Asian dishes, water, Old Town views, and club access on the 8th floor on Fridays and Saturdays.

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14.Gdansk Old Town: German Influence Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $108

Follow Gdansk’s German trail with a private licensed guide in German or Polish. Walk from the High Gate along the Royal Route, see Artus Court and Neptune’s Fountain, visit St. Mary’s Church, and connect the city to Prussia, the German Reich, and the Hanseatic League.

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15.Private Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m

Spend 150 minutes with a private English or Polish-speaking guide in Gdansk’s Old Town. Follow the Royal Way, Mariacka Street, St. Mary’s Basilica, the old crane, and the Polish Post Office, with time for city views and local stories. Guides such as Ulla and Bozena have led past tours.

“Our guid Bozena was awesome. She gave us a great tour and was knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”

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