Islands of Gdansk Private Kayak Tour
Description
Kayak tour gives a different perspective on the historical value of the Main City. Paddling through the canals allows freedom to see places ferries cannot access. We will show you a completely different Gdansk to the one you’ve seen on land. Paddling in the city is a must for any visitor to Gdansk. Our kayaking tours are beginners friendly as the techniques are easy to learn. We have both double and single kayaks that can be assigned accordingly at the beginning of the tour depending on skills and experience.
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Itinerary
The Crane is one of the defining symbols of Gdansk and represents what little is left of the city's great trading age. Built in the mid-15th century as part of the biggest double-towered gate on the shoreline, it also served to install and remove ships' masts, and to load and unload heavy cargo from vessels docked at the quay. Incredibly, this human-powered device could hoist loads of up to 2000kg, making it the largest crane in medieval Europe.
SS Sołdek was a Polish coal and ore freighter.
Gdansk Remontowa Shipyard is still a busy, working yard and for those interested to see ships of all sizes in different stages of repair or construction. It is so interesting to paddle and be able to see men working on ferries.
Amazing kayak tour through the river Motlawa around two islands of Gdansk: Granary Island and Olowianka Island. Gdansk is quite uniquely located at the crossroads of sea and river routes, waterways of the Vistula river at the Baltic estuary, as well as the Radunia and Motlawa rivers. This had a significant impact on the city’s development. The daily living as shown in literature and drawings proves that water was the important element of the city’s life. It is important today to show Gdansk through its relation to water.
Kayak tour gives a different perspective on the historical value of the Main City. Paddling through the canals allows freedom to see places ferries cannot access. We will show you a completely different Gdansk to the one you’ve seen on land.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive several minutes before the tour. We begin with a mandatory safety briefing. Late arrivals will not be admitted
- Everyone has to understand basic English
- You have to be able to swimm to participate
- The weight limit is 110 kg.
- Each minor should be accompanied by an adult in the kayak
- Alcohol, drugs, and any intoxicating substances are strictly forbidden before and during the tour.
- Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not allowed.
Reviews(17)
Great tour of Gdańsk with amazing guides! Definitely recommend this on your visit to the city.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Gdansk by kayak with our guides. A kayak adventure is indeed a fantastic way to see the city's beauty. Hope to see you on another tour soon! Around Gdansk Team
Great fun had by all in our party. Host was brilliant, explained everything well, entertained us across the tour. Beautiful sights and amazing value for money. Would do it again :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Gdansk by kayak and had a great time with us. It’s awesome to hear the tour and sights made such an impression. Hope to see you on another kayak adventure someday! Around Gdansk Team
The tour offers a truly unique perspective of Gdansk with stunning views of the river and city. The equipment is high-quality, and the guide was professional, friendly, and fun. I definitely recommend this experience.
Thank you, Florent! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide's efforts. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more great experiences in the future!
Amazing experience with this Kayak Tour. The weather was great and explanations just perfect. We were not cold and enjoyed this tour. I recommend 100% !!
Thank you, Marie, for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an amazing time on the kayak tour and enjoyed the explanations. Your recommendation means so much to us!
It was fun and towards the middle the sun came out making it pleasant and beautiful too. It was a workout though but manageable even for a complete novice like me.
Thank you, Adrian! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and found it enjoyable even as a novice. Your feedback means a lot, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
Szymon was very welcoming and friendly as soon as we arrived. He explained everything very well including the safety briefing. The equipment was of very high quality including our dry suit which kept us thoroughly dry and warm throughout our trip. Szymon was very knowledgeable and a fantastic tour guide. The hot chocolate was a lovely little touch!
Thank you so much, Emily! We're thrilled you enjoyed your trip and appreciated the guidance and the small touches. Your kind words mean a lot.
Szymon was an excellent guide with great knowledge of the local area. He matched the pace of our group, stopped at interesting locations whilst keeping it light and fun. Would highly recommend.
Thank you, CaptainScoot! We're thrilled you enjoyed the canal tour. Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you again for another adventure!
Great tour with a great guide! Szymon did not get approval from the authorities to go on saturday, and would refund our money, but he offered to take us on a private tour the next day instead, which was great!
Thanks, Erik! We're so glad we could make it work for you and provide an awesome private tour. Your flexibility and understanding mean a lot!
It was very great experience. Tour guide is super nice and we had a great time. Recommend to everybody
Thank you, Jan, for your kind words! We’re so happy you had a great experience and enjoyed the tour guide. Your recommendation means a lot!
The best kayaking experience I have participated in. The guide was very kind, did very good introduction and training. His English was excellent, big historical knowledge and funny sense of humour makes this trip special. I felt safe during all trip. Will definitely come back for another go 👌
Thanks so much, mkkm2019! We're thrilled you had such a great time kayaking with us. Your kind words about the guide mean a lot—looking forward to seeing you on the water again soon!
