Gdańsk: Old Town & Basilica Tour with Optional Viewpoint
Pomerania Province, Gdansk
Explore Gdańsk’s top highlights on a 3‑hour Old Town walking tour with a licensed guide, including St. Mary’s Basilica, an optional tower climb.
Gdańsk Old Town 3-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Local Guide
This 3-hour walking tour covers Gdańsk’s main Old Town highlights, ideal for first-time visitors interested in history, architecture, and maritime heritage.
Highlights
- Explore Gdańsk’s Old Town key sights including Neptune Fountain and Artus Court
- Visit the interior of St. Mary’s Basilica
- Optional climb to St. Mary’s Basilica panoramic tower
Description
Begin at the Coal Market, viewing the Great Armoury while learning about Gdańsk’s role in the Hanseatic League. Walk past the former city fortifications, Prison Tower, and Torture Chamber, continuing to the Golden Gate.
Proceed along Ulica Długa, famed for its colorful merchant houses and stories of patrician families, leading to Długi Targ. Here you find landmarks such as Neptune Fountain, Main Town Hall, Artus Court, and Golden House.
Continue to the Green Gate and stroll the Motława waterfront, where the medieval Crane symbolizes the city’s maritime past. Visit Mariacka Street, known for decorative porches and amber workshops.
Enter St. Mary’s Basilica, the world’s largest brick church, with its Gothic interior, astronomical clock, and significant artworks showcased by your guide. Optional upgrade allows climbing the basilica’s tower for panoramic views of Gdańsk.
Includes
- Licensed local guide
- Private 3-hour Old Town walking tour
- Guided visits to: Coal Market, Great Armoury, Prison Tower, Golden Gate, Ulica Długa, Długi Targ, Main Town Hall (exterior), Neptune Fountain, Artus Court (exterior), Golden House, Green Gate, Motława waterfront, Crane (exterior), Mariacka Street, St. Mary’s Basilica (interior)
- Optional entry to St. Mary’s Basilica tower
Excludes
- Food and beverages
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- The tour is mainly outdoors; dress for the weather
- Moderate walking on cobblestone streets
- Respectful attire required inside places of worship
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before start time
- Check your email the day before for final instructions and details
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
