Things to Do in Gdansk
• Discover Gdańsk’s Old Town, Teutonic castle ruins, and the iconic 15th-century wooden crane from the water.
• Navigate hidden canals and see the Gdańsk Shipyard, the birthplace of the "Solidarity" movement, up close.
• Did you know? These Galar boats are replicas of historic Polish vessels once used for river trade in Gdańsk.
On this 2.5 hour FREE Walkative! TOUR you will see:
• the Prison Tower
• Torture Chamber
• Uplands Gate
• Golden Gate
• Great Armory
• St. Mary’s Basilica
• Arthur’s Court
• … and much more!
Gdańsk, Gdanzc, Dantzk, Dantzig, Danzig… however it was called, the meaning is always the same: proud, wealthy, independent and beautiful Gdańsk. Its character was shaped by gold and the vanity of wealthy merchants who came here from all corners of Europe and simply considered themselves “Danzigers” (citizens of Gdańsk). The source of prosperity of the city of Gdańsk was is its perfect location. Over time, it became the largest city of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the largest harbor on the Baltic Sea, supplying Europe with Polish grain, Polish timber and “Baltic Gold” — amber. The city was the birthplace of Daniel Fahrenheit, Arthur Schopenhauer and Günter Grass; Napoleon once said, “Gdansk is the key to everything” and so created the first Free City of Danzig. Much, much later, the second Free City of Danzig was intended by Hitler to become one of the most Nazi cities in Europe and was to become home to the headquarters of the NSDAP. The world’s largest military conflict began with strikes on Westerplatte and the Polish Post Office — the first battlefields of WWII. It was also here in Gdańsk that the strike by the shipyard workers led by Lech Wałęsa heralded the beginning of the end of communism in this part of Europe.
Come join us for a walk through the cobbled streets of the Main Town with its elegant, slender buildings with charming terraces, visit the largest brick church in the world, see the largest medieval crane in Europe and listen to the fascinating history of the City of Freedom.
The tour usually ends in the neighbourhood of Fish Market, but it depends on the guide how and where the story ends.
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (18 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
• Marvel at Gdańsk’s iconic shipyard cranes, the Teutonic Castle grounds, and the famous 15th-century wooden crane from the water.
• Listen to engaging stories and historical insights in Polish and English, with audio guides available for other languages.
• Did you know? This cruise lets you explore hidden corners of Gdańsk’s waterways that larger vessels can’t reach.
Discover Gdansk! is an informative sightseeing route emphasizing history, architecture, and culture.
We start our tour from the Green Bridge, in the very heart of the old port.
It is where red brick gates, terraced homes, and cobblestone streets provide a backdrop for tales about the times long gone.
Our town, Gdansk was a witness to times of grand prosperity and great misery, times of destruction and reconstruction, blazing fires and fireworks on display, times of tolerance, and times of persecution, hope, and despair. That being the case, people start to wonder...
- How many states attempted to control it?
- Who lived in Gdańsk throughout the centuries?
- How come we had the Crusaders here?
- Why are we crazy about carillions?
- How come there are so many museums here?
Not only you guys can expect answers to such salient questions but we will try to sprinkle some entertainment into the tales.
Do yourself a favor and join the tour in the morning (11 AM ) or in the afternoon (2 PM).
When on the Green Bridge, look for an individual with a red Doppler umbrella.
- Guided by a local expert, gain deeper insight into the historic site where World War II began.
- Admission to Guardhouse No. 1 is included, offering a closer look at this pivotal landmark.
- Walk past the ruins of the New Barracks and see the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast.
- Discover hidden shelters, guardhouses, and the cemetery of Polish Army soldiers.
- Experience a vivid retelling of Westerplatte’s moving history right where it unfolded.
The great merchant Free City of Gdańsk was not very free for everyone throughout the 20th century.
Between WWI and WWII Gdańsk was a city-state - desired by both Germany and Poland. It was only semi-independent and eventually became a nest of the Nazi movement. In Hitler's era, the city witnessed SS and SA troops marching to the rhythmic vibe of military music, swastikas decorating its streets, persecutions against Jews and Poles. Eventually, it saw the death of it all: Jews, Poles, Germans, and... the city itself, destroyed almost completely.
On the tour, you will learn the story of the Nazi movement in Gdańsk, the fate of the pre-war Polish and Jewish minorities. You will be surprised, shocked, and scared by the story of one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history — indeed far bigger than the Titanic. These were the shameful moments of wartime Gdańsk, the city where it all started.
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (18 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
If you want to experience Gdansk's nightlife like a local, don't miss out on this pub crawl of the Polish city - enjoy an unforgettable night in Gdansk!
• Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and craftsmanship of Baltic gold during the workshop.
• Get guidance from a skilled craftsman, learn to identify genuine amber, and create your masterpiece.
• This all-inclusive experience ensures you have everything you need to craft your jewelry and bottled water.
• Fun Fact: Amber, known as the "Gold of the North," is fossilized tree resin and has been prized for its beauty and rarity for millennia.
The Gdansk Shipyard is a must-see for visitors to Gdansk, so we invite you to our Walkative! tour to uncover with us the Shipyard of change.
For many, the Gdansk Shipyard is the cradle of “Solidarity” and a symbol of the fall of communism in Europe. For fans of industrial buildings, it is a magical space where the industrial architecture of the late 19th century meets the early 20th century, where relics of communism intertwine with modern 21st century architecture.
The Gdańsk Shipyard is a place where:
- imperialism changed into capitalism
- the industrial goals of Nazism changed into the industrial goals of socialism
- communism with the entire Iron Curtain changed into freedom
- the brutal hand of the free market changed the industrial space into a place of entrepreneurship, culture and entertainment.
We will start our tour at Plac Solidarności (next to Pomnik Poległych Stoczniowców 1970 Monument), from where we will take a journey through the dark years of communism, arriving at the Shipyard, where a lot happened and is still happening.
Discover with us a magical part of the city, a district of entertainment, art, history, industry and symbols. Come to the Gdansk Shipyard Ucovered Tour by Walkative!
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (18 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
Admire the beauty of the port city of Gdansk at sunset with this unique galley boat ride. Experience a magical sunset during your stay in Poland!
• Get equipped with double kayaks, paddles, life jackets and spray skirts. Plus, secure lockers are provided for your belongings.
• Benefit from the expert guidance of a proficient English and Polish-speaking guide, who'll share fascinating stories and trivia about Gdańsk's history and culture.
• Paddle around 2 of Gdańsk's beautiful islands – Granary Island, an economic hub in the 16th and 17th centuries, and Olowianka Island, located east of the city centre.
• Fun fact: The Gdańsk Crane, which you'll paddle under during your tour, is the oldest surviving port crane in Europe, dating back to 1444.
- W cenie wycieczki zawarty jest wstęp do Wartowni nr 1 oraz opieka doświadczonego przewodnika mówiącego po polsku
- Odwiedź miejsce, w którym rozpoczęła się II wojna światowa, i poznaj dramatyczną historię Westerplatte
- Wejdź do zabytkowej Wartowni nr 1 i przespaceruj się wśród ruin Nowych Koszar
- Zobacz monumentalny Pomnik Obrońców Wybrzeża oraz zwiedź autentyczne schrony wojskowe.
- Poznaj historie bohaterstwa na Cmentarzu Żołnierzy Wojska Polskiego oraz w najważniejszych punktach obrony Westerplatte
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