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Scandinavian History in Gdansk Old Town with Private Guide

New To The Site! Gdansk, Poland

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Follow the Scandinavian trail in Gdansk with an Expert Guide to discover the historical and cultural links between Poland and Scandinavia. Discover Scandinavian symbols in the Old Town and visit St. Mary's Church. Optional: visit St. Bridget's Basilica.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

Tour is available in
English, Polish, German
Norwegian, Swedish

2-hour: Scandinavian Gdansk Exclusive Tour
Discover the connections between the history and culture of Poland and Scandinavia in Gdansk. Visit St. Mary's Church and see the Long Market, Artus Court, and more.

3-hour: St. Bridget & Scandinavian Gdansk Exclusive Tour
Discover the connections between the history and culture of Poland and Scandinavia in Gdansk. Visit St Bridget's Basilica and St. Mary's Church and see the Long Market, and more.

What's Included

  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Free admission to St. Mary’s Church
  • Pickup from your accommodation (Old Town only)
  • Tickets to St. Bridget's Basilica (in 2-hour tour)
  • Tickets to St. Mary’s Church Tower
  • Pickup from accommodations located outside the Old Town
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting point

Wały Jagiellońskie
80-887 Gdańsk, Poland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

High Gate

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)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scandinavian Express Poland Sp. z o.o.

Like on our regular walking tours of the Old Town we will introduce you to local history and legends but with a special focus on Scandinavian influences. You will hear the stories of the first Vikings who sailed up the Vistula river and the Polish Princess Swietoslawa who first married Eric the Victorious of Sweden then King Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark and Norway. Are you curious to find out how these unions shaped the history of Europe?
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Artus Court

As you walk through the iconic Long Market, your Expert Guide will share more stories about the trade and cultural contacts that developed between Gdansk and Scandinavian cities on the Baltic Sea during the Hanseatic League. You will discover the hidden symbols of the Polish kings of the Swedish Vasa League on the facade of Artus Court.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nabrzeże Motławy

Learn about the merchants who flowed into the city from the Motława River.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary's Church

Inside St. Mary’s Church you will find more traces of Scandinavian visitors and citizens of Gdansk.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Bridget's Church (Kosciol sw. Brygidy)

Enhance your Scandinavian experience with a visit to St. Bridget’s Basilica. This basilica church is named after the celebrated St. Bridget of Sweden, whose funeral procession passed through the Motława town. The guide will tell you the story of Swedish noons who attended Gdańsk’s former Bridgettine convent. You will also see the world-famous amber altar. Tickets are included.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Great Armoury (Wielka Zbrojownia)

The tour will end at the Great Armory,, an ideal place to tell you about the Swedish invasion of Poland and the Great Northern War and how the Polish-Scandinavian relations developed after Poland regained its independence.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. St. Bridget's Basilica isn't included in a 2-hour tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scandinavian History in Gdansk Old Town with Private Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Free admission to St. Mary’s Church
  • Pickup from your accommodation (Old Town only)
  • Tickets to St. Bridget’s Basilica (3-hour tour only)
  • Exclusive Scandinavian History Tour of the Old Town in Gdansk
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
  • Tickets to St. Bridget's Basilica (in 2-hour tour)
  • Tickets to St. Mary’s Church Tower
  • Pickup from accommodations located outside the Old Town

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. St. Bridget's Basilica isn't 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.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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