Gdansk Must See Spots: Culture & History Tour

Walking tour in Gdansk

Tour Price : €120 Duration : 3 hours Languages: English, Polish

Durng this private tour in Gdansk you will have an opportunity to explore must see spots :The Royal Route and Solidarity Square. As your professional private guide in Gdansk I will provide all  necessary information about the places we come across.

This tour usually starts with a walk in the famous Royal Route in the Main Town. You will go through the famous Golden Gate and proceed to the Green Bridge. The itinerary includes also the Harbour Crane, Neptune Fountain, Golden House and,of course, the Granary Island. History and architecture lovers will enjoy the facades and rich decorations of Gothic and Renaissance edifices . During the tour you will enjoy breath-taking views of Polish monuments and natural beauties and learn a lot of interesting things regarding the past and present of Gdansk and about the most famous inhabitants. You will also learn about the Baltic gold - amber and watch how amber jewelry is made in one of local art galleries. We will stop for a brief visit in famous St. Mary’s church -the biggest brick-made church in the world. In the end we will visit the legendary Mariacka Street.

The Main Town is one of the best spots to go souvenir hunting, taste famous gingerbread or Goldwasser and take a couple of pictures with the galleon-style vessels. Time permitting admire city panorama from one of the best observation spots in the city.

Then visit Solidarity Square to learn about the post-war history of Eastern Europe, the landmark August strikes and Solidarity peaceful revolution, the shock when the martial war was declared in Poland and much, much more. But, first of all, you will learn about the key players and main heroes of these events.

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