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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In demand: 79 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guided Sightseeing Kayak Tour at Gdansk lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $39 per person for this Gdansk experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
It can: 79 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please use google maps for the directions. Apple map will take you to a different place. Look for a big, white, dome tent behind a marina, we are located close to it in red shipping containers with a yellow kayak on top. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 118 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Around Gdansk | Kayak Tours & Adventures.
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Great tour with Nick on the water .Felt in very safe hands with him in charge of the group . You can see some of the tourist attractions from a completely different angle . Few stops along the way where Nick gave interesting infomation on buildings & the history of Gdansk
Michael was an amazing guide! He really was so helpful with making sure we understood how to use the kayak and explaining what we were seeing along the river. The best part was how we experienced the city from a whole different perspective by being on the river. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone that is physically up for it, and Michael was truly one of the best guides I have ever had.
Had a great time with Michael our guide. Tandem kayak took a few minutes to get used to, but once settled the trip was great. Boat traffic was minimal along the canal and other than one angry swan along the way we enjoyed all the sights.
Thank you for sharing your kayak adventure with us! It sounds like you had quite an eventful and enjoyable trip exploring Gdansk by kayak. We're thrilled that our guide could enhance your experience. We hope to see you again for more waterway explorations.
The tour was great. Szymon explained everything well at the beginning and led us through the tour in a fun and entertaining way. We had a lot of fun and would book it again immediately.
Vielen Dank für das großartige Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass euch unsere Kajaktour durch Gdansk so gut gefallen hat und ihr Spaß dabei hattet. Wir würden uns freuen, euch bei einer zukünftigen Kajak-Abenteuer wieder willkommen zu heißen. Around Gdansk Team
What a great way to see Gdańsk! We loved the whole experience. Our guide Nick was excellent- very knowledgeable and looked after us really well. I thought we would just go up Motława and back the same way but it was much more than that. The water covered in duckweed made it even better. I’ve already recommended it to other people. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring all the diverse aspects of Gdansk by kayak and appreciated the unique details like the duckweed-covered waters. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to host you on more kayak adventures in the future!
Three hours of kayaking was the highlight of our few days in Gdańsk. The friendly guide gave clear instructions, the atmosphere while paddling through the canals was truly welcoming, and the commentary was full of interesting details about the surroundings. I recommend opting for the encounter with the swan family - it’s a really interesting adventure
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Gdansk by kayak and appreciated the guidance and commentary. The swan family encounter is indeed a special touch to our Gdansk kayak tours. We hope to see you on another kayak adventure soon!
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
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you had such a fantastic time exploring Gdansk by kayak and appreciated the photos. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the adventure and are considering coming back for our winter trip. We’ll be ready to welcome you back anytime!
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
We're so happy to hear you loved your kayaking experience exploring Gdansk! It's great that you appreciated the guide and the photos—such wonderful memories to treasure. We'd be thrilled to see you again for a winter adventure. Thanks for the delightful review!
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!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Sightseeing Kayak Tour at Gdansk | 2h 30min | 5.0 (118) | $39 | |
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 Gdansk: 2H City Sightseeing Tour LIVE GUIDED by Buggy/Golf cart | 2h–2h 15min | 4.9 (129) | $52 | View |
 Gdansk No Limit Beer City Tour Sightseeing by Buggy Golf Cart | 1h–1h 5min | 5.0 (67) | $18 | View |
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