Name: Gdansk Tour & Oliwa Cathedral Private Tour
SKU: 42099
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 5 h

Activity Level: Moderate

Experience: Adventure, Family, Historical

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

You’ll be spoilt for choice as there’s so much to see and do in Gdańsk Old Town. The area is mainly pedestrianised which makes exploring a much more relaxing experience.

What's included

Tour Guide
Entrance Fees

Highlights

Gdansk

Like a ministate all to itself, Gdańsk has a unique feel that sets it apart from other cities in Poland. Centuries of maritime ebb and flow as a major Baltic port; streets of distinctively un-Polish architecture influenced by a united nations of wealthy merchants who shaped the city’s past; the toing and froing of Danzig/Gdańsk between Teutonic Prussia and Slavic Poland; and the destruction wrought by WWII have all bequeathed a special atmosphere that makes Gdańsk an increasingly popular destination.

Gdansk Old Town

When visiting Gdansk, you may feel that you are carried back to the Middle Ages, and even though substantial parts of the town consist of reconstructions from after WWII, you will still find plenty of authentic, genuine old buildings. Most streets are located where they were in medieval times, and more than 30% of the streets have had the same names for more than 500 years. The old town is one of Europe’s largest historical centres, and the medieval centre is around twice the size of the corresponding centre in Krakow.

Oliwa Cathedral

Oliwa used to be a separate town, now it is part of Gdansk. In the past it was owned by the Cistercian monks. The monks no longer live there, but we can still admire their work. The church is the longest in Poland and is surrounded by old gardens. Oliwa Cathedral was built in the 13th and 14th centuries but the interior from this time has not survived due to the damage caused by various armies and citizens of Gdansk during periods of religious disputes. Inside we can see 23 altars built in the Baroque, Renaissance and Rococo styles. Tourists come to Oliwa Cathedral in Gdansk to listen to magnificent but brief 20-minute organ concerts that run every hour in the summer.

St Mary Basilica

For several long centuries the largest Lutheran church in the world was St. Mary’s Church in Gdansk – an enormous structure built from brick in Gothic style. The interior vault supports 37 windows, over 300 tombstones and 31 chapels. It can hold up to 25,000 people, which was useful during the period of martial law between 1981 and 1983 when members of the Solidarity movement sought refuge here. Of note is the enormous astronomical clock dating from 1464. Its complex dials show the time and date, phases of the moon, the position of the moon and sun in relation to the zodiac signs, and the calendar of saints. According to legend, the clock's creator had his eyes gouged out so he'd never make a clock to better than this one. The 78-metre tower, which involves climbing 405 steps, houses a viewing platform with cracking views of Gdańsk Old Town.

Itinerary

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Your tour begins with a visit to the awe-inspiring Oliwa Cathedral. This stunning building is famous across the world. Not only is it a beautifully calm and serene environment, but it is also home to a selection of the most wonderful sounding church organs which will be played for you as part of your tour. Picture yourself as you stand inside the main building and you hear the rousing notes uplift you in a way no other musical experience can quite match. This is exactly the kind of holiday experience that memories are made of.

After such an illuminating start to your tour, you’ll look forward to discovering the sights and sounds of the historic Old City of Gdańsk. Here is a corner of Poland that is teeming with atmosphere; from the medieval to the Gothic, you’ll definitely find this a rich and interesting place to explore.

You’ll be spoilt for choice as there’s so much to see and do in Gdańsk Old Town. The area is mainly pedestrianized which makes exploring a much more relaxing experience. Not to be missed is St Mary’s Street, one of the most beautiful streets in Europe. This wonderful walkway leads you to St Mary’s Basilica, the largest brick-built shrine in the world and one of the highlights of the Old Town. Inside you’ll discover the gothic altars, one of the world’s largest medieval clocks, and The Last Judgement, a painting by Hans Memling.

The hustle and bustle of the Long Market also give you the chance to indulge in some holiday shopping. – don’t forget your guide can advise on where to go to find the best holiday souvenirs. Try to make time to see Neptune Fountain, Artus Court, and The Golden House. Also not to be missed, the Town Hall is a beautiful building and a perfect photo opportunity.

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