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.Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join an English-speaking guide, sometimes including Wojtek or Danusia, for a 90-minute evening ride from Yard.CafeDokowa. A small flat-bottomed boat carries about 12 people past shipyard cranes, the medieval waterfront, Ołowianka, and Granary Island. Blankets help when the river air turns cold.

“Great way to spend our last night in Gdansk! The views were amazing. We had no idea that it would be as long as it was and we’re pleasantly surprised. Loved the option of being dropped off closer to the main area at the end of the tour as it saved us the task of walking a mile or finding a cab.”

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5.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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6.Gdańsk Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Meet your private English-speaking guide at the Upland Gate for a flexible walk through Gdańsk’s Old Town. See the Town Hall, Artus Court, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Motława waterfront, and, on longer routes, the Solidarity Centre and St. Bridget’s amber altar.

“Sehr nett und hat uns viele ausreichende Informationen gegeben. Sie konnte uns immer eine klare Antwort auf unsere Fragen geben.”

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7.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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8.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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9.Taxi from Gdańsk airport to city centre ( old town Gdańsk )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 20 to 40 minutes (approx.)

You’ll meet an ELITE Airport Taxi Gdansk driver in the arrivals hall, identified by a white name board, then ride privately and directly to your Gdańsk accommodation. The 20 to 40 minute transfer costs $52.86 for up to four people, includes pickup, and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Fant de greit på nettet og bestillingen til avtalt tid fungerte greit. De stod klar ved ankomst Gdansk og kjørte oss til hotellet. Retur til flyplassen gikk også greit. Kom presis til avtalt tid. Kan virkelig anbefales og prisen var grei.”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $21

Settle into a small electric boat for a 50-minute cruise around Gdańsk’s Motława waterfront. An English audio guide explains the sights, while pillows, blankets, and a mini-bar add comfort. The route includes the Crane, Sołdek, Granary Island, the World War II Museum, and historic water gates.

“The tour didn’t happen, waited and rung them to find out the tour was cancelled due to the boat being broken. Waiting for refund.”

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14.9 Beers Tasting Tour in Gdansk Old Town, Pub Crawl & Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $65

Meet your English-speaking host at Hard Rock Cafe Gdańsk, then visit handpicked Old Town pubs and a local brewery for nine Polish beer samples, from crisp light lagers to dark ales and seasonal brews. The 2.5-hour tour includes traditional snacks, with beer choices adjusted to the group and season.

“mycket bra guide hon berättade om staden och människorna under vår öltur, fick även smaka polskt öltilltugg, pubarna vi besökte var bra”

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

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

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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