Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat
Description
Discover Gdańsk from a water perspective on board a replica of a Polish river boat used for over 400 years. An intimate, wooden and spacious 12-seater boat will take you to places unavailable to large ships, and thanks to the low number of passengers you'll feel at ease and special. You will start the cruise from the former areas of the Gdańsk Shipyard, which once was a workplace for nearly 18,000 people and unavailable to visitors for over 170 years. Next, you'll go on a cruise on Motława - the center of the Old Town. You will see many tourist attractions, including the ruins of the Teutonic castle, water gates leading to the city, the famous wooden crane from the 15th century, charming old tenement houses and their new setting. You will follow a route that will also show you monuments and new buildings of the Ołowianka Island and the Granary Island. This trip is also a unique and only opportunity to see up close specialist vessels, Gdansk cranes.
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Itinerary
The cruise starts from the post-shipyard area - from the former Imperial Shipyard, where the production of u-boats took place. And right next to the existing shipbuilding industry - characteristic Gdansk cranes, specialized ships, exclusive yachts and a unique industrial atmosphere.
Cruising along the long Motlawa river Embankment we will see the remains of the wall of the Teutonic Castle with The Swan tower, Water Gates leading to the city, including the famous Crane from 15th century, the most beautiful of the gates - the St. Mary's Gate and the oldest gate - the Green Gate.
Olowianka Island - The functional use of the island has changed over the years. At present, on the island, we will see the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, the Royal Granary, the National Maritime Museum and the of Stonemason's Bridge. Granary Island - The Green Bridge connects the main part of the old town with the Granary Island. It is not difficult to guess what was located on the island given the name(the island had a storehouse where all the goods were kept). Currently, on the Island, we will see, among others remains of old granaries, including the best preserved granary Blue Lamb and their modern incarnation (the reconstruction of the Island after the Second World War). Galley boat tour gives a different perspective on the historical value of the Main City. With us you will see unique places not available for walkers.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- seasickness
Reviews(339)
It was amazing informative and we will be back to GDANSK. Guide amazing
Very nice trip. The only minus was that we got on the boat with both English speakers and Polish speakers so the guide had little time to explain each place in both languages.
It was great! I’ll tell my friends about it!
Very clear introduction and narrative to each attraction we passed by. The gathering point Cafe.Yard was a bit far away from the long market......... took at least 30 mins by walking. Better to go bt taxi or Uber, which just took about 15 mins and fare was reasonable. They allowed a drop off point near the bridge in the mid-way in the river, which was quite convenient for those who wanted to continued their stroll in the town centre. Could see sites at points different from what could be seen from the bank. Highly recommended.
The cruise was very pleasant and interesting from beginning to end. The guide was amazing - knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much, Gretchen, for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the cruise and appreciated the guide's efforts. Witnessing Gdańsk from the water truly creates lasting memories. We hope to see you again for another journey! Galar Gdański
Very, very nice experience! We loved the guide and the destination! Guide who told plenty of local stories. 100% recommended.
Merci beaucoup, Alexandra, pour votre recommandation chaleureuse ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette croisière sur la Motława avec notre guide. À bientôt pour une nouvelle exploration de Gdańsk ! Galar Gdański
A super experience 10/10. A fantastic way to see the very beautiful city and get a sense for its history.
Thank you, Paula! We're thrilled you enjoyed experiencing Gdańsk from the water and exploring the city's beauty and history. We hope to see you again for another fantastic cruise adventure. Wishing you many more memorable trips! Galar Gdański
Good guide who knew a lot and enthusiastic about Gdansk. Definitely worth it if you're here.
Beste NHH, bedankt voor je lovende woorden! We zijn blij dat je hebt genoten van de boottocht en de gids. We hopen je weer te zien voor meer ontdekkingen van Gdańsk vanaf het water. Galar Gdański
Ask for Borna when booking. He was a very knowledgeable guide who told everything from Fun facts to deeply historical facts. 5/5 guide!
Tack så mycket, Arvid! Det gläder oss att du uppskattade båtturen och guidningen. Vi ser fram emot att välkomna dig på en annan kryssning på Motława! Galar Gdański
The guide was amazing and funny. The tour was great we learned alot about gdansk. 100% would recommend.
Thank you so much, Miglė, for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed exploring Gdańsk and learning about its rich history with us. Your recommendation means a lot. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Galar Gdański
