15 Old Town Tours in Gdansk to Build a Day Around

1.Sightseeing EcoCruise around the Old Town of Gdansk

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

Spend 50 minutes on a small electric boat for up to eight people, cruising from the Green Bridge past Gdańsk’s gates, red crane, Sołdek Museum, WWII Museum, shipyard, and marina. An English and Polish audio guide explains the sights, while guides such as Julia and Michal may add local stories and answer questions.

“I liked it very much and Julia did a great job explaining all the sights to me :)”

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2.Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

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

Take a private 2 to 6-hour walk through Gdańsk with a licensed guide such as Kaja or Krzysztof. See the medieval center, St. Mary’s Basilica, Motława River islands, St. Bridget’s amber altar, and the European Solidarity Centre. Choose the shorter route for orientation or six hours for the full history lesson.

“Excellent guide,very knowledgeable and personal. Highly recommended this tour”

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3.Gdansk Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours with a private English, German, or Polish-speaking guide walking Gdansk’s compact historic center. Follow the Royal Way, hear stories at Neptune Fountain and the Town Hall, see the Crane and St Mary’s Church, and finish at the Great Armoury. The tour suits first-time visitors and tight schedules, though some explanations may feel long.

“Guiden var bra och insatt i Gdansk historia, men det hade räckt med 1,5 timme för man orkar inte lyssna så länge.”

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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

Cruise Gdansk’s former Imperial Shipyard and Old Town for about 90 minutes with a live English-speaking guide. The small flatboat carries 12 people, with blankets available for cool evenings. Expect shipyard cranes, medieval river gates, Granary Island, and views of the city after dark. Wojtek and Danusia are among the guides who have led this experience.

“Nice and steady tour around the docks & “ old town “ with a very informative guide giving plenty of history from centuries ago to modern times”

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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 your own electric scooter through Gdańsk Old Town for 90 minutes after a short training session. English and German-speaking guides such as Kuba, Jakob, and Markus lead you past major streets, buildings, and monuments, add local stories, and suggest places to visit. Helmets, raincoats, and sun shades are provided when needed.

“I booked this tour for my Wife and I. Our Guide was Kuba (Quba), and we were the only two people because we took an evening tour at 17:00. The e scooter provided were really well maintained, and helmets were provided too. Kuba was a fantastic guide, he was so informative about the city. We learnt a lot many things about Gdansk and special thanks to Kuba. He took us around all the main streets, and places and gave so many information about it. My Wife was extremely happy as she rode the e-scooter for the first time. Kuba was really patient, he stopped at places to take our pictures.…”

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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

This private Gdańsk walk covers the Old Town’s grand streets, Artus Court, the Motława waterfront, St. Mary’s Basilica, and, on longer routes, St. Bridget’s Church and the European Solidarity Centre. Guides such as Marek, Kaja, Elwira, and Thomas tailor the pace and stories to your group. English is offered.

“Karina was great! She is knowledgeable, entertaining, and enthusiastic! We learned a lot and enjoyed her explanations and quips. We didn't venture out of the Old Town but the coverage and pace were good. I can recommend both the tour and the guide for your own adventure in Gdańsk!”

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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 such as Piotr Ruta or Marius, walking the Royal Route, Arthur’s Court, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Old Crane, and Motlawa waterfront. You’ll also see amber being polished. Entry fees are separate, but the tour gives you a useful first look at the city.

“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

Meet your English- or German-speaking guide beside the Museum of the Second World War, learn to ride an original Segway PT, then glide past Neptune’s Fountain, Artus Court, Long Lane, the Golden Gate, Granary Island, and the Motlawa River. Guides such as Markus K, Francisco, Jakub, and Jacob have been praised for clear instruction and lively local history.

“Apart from some accidental problems concerning the meeting point - which is by reason of the weak app - we had a brilliant time with Jakub!”

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

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

Prebook a private taxi from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport to your Old Town accommodation. Your driver waits in arrivals with your name on a white board, helps with luggage, and drives your group of up to four directly to the hotel in about 20 to 40 minutes.

“Driver was there to get us ..all straight forward and was very nice. No issues at all would defo recommend”

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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 for Segway training, then follow an English-speaking local guide through Gdansk Old Town for 85 minutes. Guide Jacob is praised for his clear, detailed stories about Gdansk and Poland. Helmets and raincoats are supplied, and the tour returns to its 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

Explore Gdansk with a private guide in your chosen language. The 2-hour route covers the Royal Route, Neptune’s Fountain, the Motlawa River, Żuraw, and St. Mary’s Basilica. Add the Amber Museum for 3 hours or the Maritime Culture Center for 4 hours. Guides such as Karina and Dorota have been praised for adapting the walk to children.

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12.Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing

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

Meet your licensed English-speaking guide near ibis Gdańsk Stare Miasto for a 2.5-hour walk through Polish food and Gdansk’s Old Town. You’ll taste up to 13 dishes at two local venues, enjoy a Polish vodka shot, hear stories from guides such as Karina or Marek, then finish with coffee and two desserts.

“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

Spend about 50 minutes on a small electric boat with comfortable seats, pillows, blankets, an English audio guide, and an onboard mini-bar. From Powroźnicza 13/15, you’ll pass Gdańsk’s water gates, the medieval Crane, Sołdek ship, Granary Island, the World War II Museum, and the old Imperial Shipyard before returning to the starting point.

“Very nice time! I highly recommend it! Very nice people, cruise in a great atmosphere. We will have fond memories of visiting the city from this perspective!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $65

Meet at Hard Rock Cafe Gdańsk at 3 pm, then follow a local beer specialist through two handpicked Old Town venues and a brewery. You will sample nine Polish beers, from crisp light pours to amber, dark, and seasonal styles, with traditional snacks and stories about Polish drinking customs. Groups have up to 16 people.

“Great beer tasting. Great appetizers. Tour guide was great. One of the bar stops was a little controversial....interesting!”

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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

Start at Stara Stocznia 20 with a short scooter lesson, then follow a local guide through Gdańsk Old Town for 85 minutes. Guides including Francisco, Marcus, Jakub, and Jacob have been praised for making the history clear and fun. The tour suits first-time riders and ends where it began.

“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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