Guided Sightseeing Kayak Tour at Gdansk
Description
Explore Gdańsk by kayak on an engaging 5+ km guided tour through the city’s canals and historic shipyard. Paddle in stable double kayaks with full safety gear — no previous experience required. Launch from specially designed jetties, stay comfortable with spray skirts, and keep valuables safe in provided lockers. Follow our experienced guides along busy canals, see the Crane, Granary Island, and Old Town waterfront from the water, and capture unique photos of the city. Small groups and expert guidance ensure a safe, active, and memorable Gdańsk adventure.
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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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weight limit is 110kg
- You need to be able to swimm
- Everyone needs to understand basic English
- Each minor should be accompanied by an adult in the kayak
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You must refrain from consuming alcohol before and during the tour.
- You must refrain from smoking and vaping while using our equipment.
- Plaeas arrive several minutes before the start time. We begin with a mandatory safety briefing. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Reviews(112)
Really enjoyed our canoing trip around Gdansk. Our guide Nick was excellent and really easy to chat with. We highly recommend this trip and we hope to come back and try the winter trip! Nick took some lovely photos that were sent to us soon after which we really appreciated and thought was a nice bonus to a fantastic trip. Thankyou
Really enjoyed our canoing trip around Gdansk. Our guide Nick was excellent and really easy to chat with. We highly recommend this trip and we hope to come back and try the winter trip! Nick took some lovely photos that were sent to us soon after which we really appreciated and thought was a nice bonus to a fantastic trip. Thankyou
Hi, me and my friend had a great time. The guide was amazing. He told us everything we needed to know about handling of a kayak. It was fun even in a little bit windy and rainy weather. That was great in the end because there were fewer ships on the river. I would definitely recommend!
We're thrilled you and your friend enjoyed the experience and found the guidance helpful despite the weather. Exploring Gdansk by kayak truly offers a unique perspective, and we're glad you had fun! Thanks for recommending our kayak adventures.
Great experience and wonderful way to get a different view of the city, try it and you would not regret! Top notch equipment and safety oriented tour guide with excellent knowledge of the city..
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed exploring Gdansk by kayak and appreciated our dedication to safety and city knowledge. It’s rewarding to hear that you loved the experience. Hope to see you again on another kayak adventure!
Mega fat experience. It's easy and really fun. The guide is mega good, attentive and good at telling. Definitely one of the coolest experiences on our holiday. Good value for money
Tusind tak for din flotte anmeldelse! Vi er glade for at høre, at du havde en fantastisk tid under vores Gdansk by kayak ture. Din ros om guiden betyder meget for os. Vi håber at se dig på flere kayak adventures i fremtiden! Around Gdansk Team
I had a wonderful time on my kayak tour around Gdansk. My tour was a last minute booking, but it ended up being the highlight of my stay in Gdansk! Since no other participants joined the tour, it ended up being a private tour. After a 30-minute safety/instruction briefing, my tour guide and I started kayaking. Since I'd only ever kayaked once before, it took a bit of getting used to at first, but within no time, I was thoroughly enjoying myself while also being able to see Gdansk from a different perspective. The kayaking part of the tour took about 2 hours which I think is the perfect amount of time, particularly if you're not an experienced kayaker. My guide was friendly, clearly explained everything, provided interesting information about the points of interest we passed and, to top it all, took great pictures of me (from her own kayak no less!) which I received a few days after the tour. Very highly recommended!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s fantastic to hear you had a memorable kayak adventure and enjoyed exploring Gdansk by kayak. We're glad you found the tour informative and fun, and it's great we could capture those moments for you. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
The kayak tour went very well. The group was small and manageable with six people in three boats plus the tour guide, and the weather cooperated with sun and clouds but remained dry! Also suitable for beginners.
Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie die Gdansk-Kayaktour genossen haben. Eine tolle Möglichkeit, diese schöne Stadt aus einer anderen Perspektive zu erkunden. Wir hoffen, Sie bald für weitere Abenteuer wiederzusehen! Around Gdansk Team
Incredible experience! Nick, the guide, was lovely, knowledgeable, & fun! The sights were amazing - The perspective from the water offered another layer of appreciation to such a beautiful city! Well worth every penny.
We're thrilled you had an amazing experience exploring Gdansk by kayak and loved the unique perspective of the city! Your kind words motivate us, and we hope to welcome you on more kayak adventures in the future. Around Gdansk Team
Had a fab time on a tour with Michel. Really interesting to find out about the city and very relaxed with time to ask questions. Being in the kayak was great fun even if the waters were a bit choppy at times! Full explanation given and felt really safe at all times. Bonus of photos sent to you after. Really recommend.
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re so thrilled you enjoyed exploring Gdansk by kayak and found the tour both fun and informative. It’s great to hear you appreciated the extra touches like the photos. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more kayak adventures in the future!
A really great experience! A bit of exercise with great view of the city. Guide was amazing. He knew a lot of the history and interesting stories.
¡Gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del recorrido y de las vistas impresionantes de Gdansk desde el kayak. Tu comentario motiva a seguir ofreciendo aventuras únicas en la ciudad.
