Gdansk Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

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Admire the Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerist architecture of Gdansk on a 2-hour walking tour of its compact Old Town. Experience the unique character, history, and atmosphere of one of Poland and Europe’s most beautiful city centers.

Highlights

  • Walk the most beautiful streets of Gdansk's Old Town
  • See St Mary's Cathedral, the largest brick church in the world
  • Visit The Crane, the biggest harbor construction of the Hansa Association
  • Stroll down enchanting St Mary's Street to admire the beautiful Amber Galleries
  • Hear anecdotes about the Neptune Fountain, Town Hall, and more

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Explore the compact Old Town of Gdansk to see a unique blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerist architecture lining some of the most beautiful streets and squares in Europe. Perfect for those with limited time to explore, a professional guide will introduce you to an interesting assortment of monuments, telling fascinating stories along the way. Start at the Golden Gate, once part of the old city’s fortifications. Continue to the Torture Chamber, where executions were carried out until the middle of the 19th century. Next, go to the 16th-century Upland Gate, the main entry point of the Old Town, where the king of Poland would arrive in the city from Warsaw. Continue along the Royal Way to Long Market and the Town Hall. The focal point of Long Market is the Neptune Fountain of the sea god. Walk down to the banks of the Motława River before visiting The Crane, revealing the city’s golden age of trade. Pass St. Mary's Church, thought to be the largest brick church in the world, to end at the imposing Great Armoury, one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in the city.

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