German Influence in Gdansk Old Town Private Walking Tour

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German Influence in Gdansk Old Town Private Walking Tour
Learn about the historic relationship and cultural exchange between Poland and Germany as you explore the Old Town of Gdansk with a 5-Star Local Guide. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: German Gdansk Exclusive Tour Dicover the German influences on the history and culture of Poland in Gdansk. Visit St. Mary's Church and see the Long Market, Motlava Embankment, and more. 3-hour: Artus Court & German Gdansk Exclusive Tour Book this tour extended to learn more about the German influence in Gdansk, visit the Artus Court and St. Mary's Church, and see the Long Market, and more. Step back in time and learn about the historic relationship and cultural exchanges between Poland and Germany on a private walking tour of Gdansk. Immerse yourself in stories of the German Citizens who visited Danzig over the centuries and see how they helped to build the city. Discover the German influence on the history, culture and architecture of Gdansk!
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Tickets to Artus Court (3-hour tour only)
  • Free admission to St. Mary’s Church
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
  • Exclusive German History Tour of the Old Town in Gdansk
  • Pickup from your accommodation (Old Town only)
  • - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

What's not included

  • Tickets to Artus Court (in 2-hour tour)
  • Tickets to St. Mary’s Church Tower
  • Pickup from accommodations located outside the Old Town

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk (8 minutes from the Main Railway Station) (10 min)
  2. Throughout the tour, you will meet notable German personalities such as astronomer Johann Bernoulli, the Nobel Prize-winning author Günter Grass who set his famous Danzig Trilogy (including The Tin Drum) in Gdansk, and Barthel Ranisch who is credited for building the eye-catching Royal Chapel. (10 min)
  3. The final attraction will be a visit inside the magnificent Church of St. Mary, where Martin Opitz, a brilliant German Baroque poet, was buried. (30 min)
  4. follow the German trail in the Old Town and visit St. Mary’s Church. (30 min)
  5. Artus Court. This option includes tickets to Artus Court, a symbol of the city's power in the 16th and 17th centuries. Your Expert Guide will show you many German influences inside this exclusive meeting place for merchants, such as the controversial Last Judgment painting by Anton Möller. If you’re interested in the history of the Hanseatic League, then this place is a must-see! You will pass the Artus Court and Neptune’s Fountain, and take a moment to take in the sights and sounds of Motlawa River, which was one of the most important ports of the Hanseatic League. (1h 0min) Admission included
  6. Visit St. Mary’s Church. A Local History Expert will take you on a journey through over 1,000 years of German-Polish relations, explaining how the free city of Gdansk became a part of the Teutonic Order for 146 years, to Prussia and the German Reich for 126. (30 min)
  7. You will follow the royal route from the Golden Gate to the Long Market as you learn about the wealthy German merchants who came to the city during its heyday looking for amber and other valuable goods. (10 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk (8 minutes from the Main Railway Station)
End point
Meet your guide in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk (8 minutes from the Main Railway Station)

Practical information

Operated by
Rosotravel Tours Gdansk
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de, pl
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Artus Court tckets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
  • Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
  • Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
  • If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the tourist information sign under the High Gate - Brama Wyżynna, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.