Top 10 Kayak Trips in Poland

1.Sunset Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 2h 30m · from $52Our pick

Join Around Gdansk Tours & Adventures for a 150-minute, beginner-friendly kayak trip from the shipyard. Guides such as Nick, Mike, Szymon, and Erik explain the basics and share Gdansk stories as you paddle past Granary Island, Olowianka, the Crane, the Philharmonic, and the shipyard. Bring strength, swim confidently, and expect several kilometres on the water.

“Thanks for the hours on the water and the good workout 😊. Seriously, it was challenging and fun at the same time. Shimon gave us a good introduction and confidence and I always felt well looked after and safe. Even with big waves and pretty strong winds.”

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2.Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Paddle a tandem kayak through Gdansk with an English-speaking guide, passing Granary Island, Olowianka Island, the Crane, Radunia Canal, shipyard, and Philharmonic. The 150-minute trip suits confident beginners aged 12 and up, but you must swim and paddle in rain or shine.

“I strongly recommend kayaking in Gdansk. It is a good activity. Szymon is a great guide and easy to communicate with.”

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3.Guided Sightseeing Kayak Tour at Gdansk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Join Around Gdansk for a 2.5-hour English-language kayak tour through the Motlawa River and canals. Guides such as Nick, Szymon, Eric, Eryk, and Mike lead small groups past the Crane, SS Sołdek, working shipyards, Granary Island, and Olowianka Island. Choose a single or double kayak, learn basic paddling, and see Gdansk from water-level.

“Such a wonderful experience on today’s kayaking tour! Our guide, Nick, was absolutely fabulous—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting insights that made the trip both fun and informative. The pace was perfect, and we were lucky that the weather cooperated, making it an even more enjoyable outing. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great mix of adventure, relaxation, and learning.”

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4.Winter Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $48

Join a small English-speaking group of up to six for a 2.5-hour winter kayak trip through Gdansk. Guide Szymon has earned praise for clear city stories and calm instruction. You’ll use a tandem kayak, dry suit, boots, spray skirt, and paddle muffles before finishing with hot chocolate.

“absolutely amazing experience. it was a cold day out and I still had a blast!”

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5.Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Paddle stable double kayaks through Gdańsk’s Motława River, past the Crane, Soldek, Granary Island, and Shipyard. Your English-speaking guide handles safety and city stories while you wear a supplied drysuit. Expect a small group of up to 10, about 2 hours 15 minutes on the water, and hot chocolate along the way.

“Knowledgable instructor with well timed information as well as a lovely tour via the river of Gdańsk”

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6.Sunset Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Around Gdansk for a beginner-friendly, two-hour sunset paddle around Granary and Olowianka islands. Your English-speaking guide provides equipment, safety instruction, local history, water bottles, and waterproof storage. Expect harbor traffic, shipyard views, and the chance to get a little wet.

“Fun activity and the instructor gave us a great tour with interesting facts along the way. The sunset was stunning!”

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7.Islands of Gdansk Private Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Set out from Dokowa 1 with Around Gdansk | Kayak Tours & Adventures for a 2 to 3 hour private paddle along the Motlawa. Your guide provides kayaks, safety gear, instruction, and local history as you pass the Crane, SS Sołdek, Granary Island, Olowianka Island, and the working Remontowa Shipyard. Basic English and swimming ability are required.

“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.”

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8.Packrafting kayaking guided tour Vistula river Warsaw Poland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $36Best value

Join Piotr or another Bike Raft Camp guide for a two-hour packrafting trip down Warsaw’s Vistula River. Learn paddling and safety in calm harbor water, then float past bridges, boulevards, Stadion Narodowy, and the Old Town. The tour finishes at Plaża Żoliborz and may include an island photo stop.

“Erittäin miellyttävä retki, opas kertoi alueen historiasta, nähtävyyksistä ja Puolasta. Kanootit mukavat meloa alavirtaan, tunnelma kauniisti hämärtyvässä syysillassa oli upea. Erityisesti kiitokset Piotr oppaalle erinomaisista retkikuvista.”

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9.Islands and Canals Private Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Spend 150 minutes kayaking Gdańsk’s Motława with a private group and an English or Polish guide. You’ll receive a safety briefing, choose a single or double kayak, and paddle past Granary Island, Olowianka Island, the Soldek ship, and the historic Crane. Guides such as Eric and Nick have helped first-time paddlers feel at ease.

“Fun and interesting way to explore Gdansk! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and very nice, gave us hot chocolate to warm us up during the tour!”

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10.Packrafting / Kayaking Vistula River, Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Join Piotr of Bike Raft Camp for a two-hour English-language packrafting trip down the Vistula. Learn basic paddling and safety in calm harbor water, then pass Warsaw landmarks including the National Stadium, Copernicus Science Centre, and Old Town boulevards. The group is private and limited to six people.

“What an amazing experience! Piotr made it a very personalised tour. He told us about the history of Warsaw and showed us great views of the city. I was nervous to begin with as I haven’t had experience with this type of sport before but I absolutely loved it. He was so friendly and accommodating to all levels and I recommend it to everyone.”

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