A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gdansk’s Old Town
Discover the dark, dramatic history of Gdansk on this 90-minute walking tour through one of Poland’s most storied medieval cities.
Starting at Targ Sienny, stroll down the Royal Way past the Golden and High Gates, Neptune’s Fountain, and the grand Main Town Hall.
Hear chilling tales of executions, lost love, and medieval justice, including the legend of Sydonia, the vengeful executioner’s daughter.
Marvel at the world’s largest brick church, St. Mary’s, the iconic Gdansk Crane, and quirky details like rain-spitting gargoyles and a racy lion statue.
Highlights include the Goldwasser vodka legend, Fahrenheit’s Column, and WWII stories. The tour ends at Targ Węglowy, offering a vivid glimpse into Gdansk’s rich Hanseatic past.
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A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gdansk’s Old Town
What's included in A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gdansk’s Old Town
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Also known as the Hay Market, this tour starts in what was once outside of the Gdansk city limits, bustling with horse and cattle traders.
Walk through the High Gate, built in the 1500s and played an important role in the fortification of the city of Gdansk.
Main Town Hall - Museum of GdanskPass-by Only
As you pass by the Main town hall, Gdansk Museum, torture chamber and the prison tower, you'll learn about the love affair between an unjustly condemned commander of the prison and the executioners daughter.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our tour begins at the Hay Market in Gdańsk, next to the Gdańsk Forum shopping centre. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
End Points
- The tour ends at the Gate by Brama Wyżynna.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
