12 Gdansk Shipyard Tours in Poland, Priced and Timed

1.Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Board a small wooden galar at Yard.CafeDokowa for a 90-minute evening cruise through Gdansk’s former Imperial Shipyard and along the Motlawa. An English-speaking guide, sometimes Wojtek or Danusia, explains everything from U-boats and medieval gates to Solidarity. Expect calm water, blankets, sunset views, and a possible Old Town drop-off.

“Lovely boat ride. A little difficult to find in the ship yard and would benefit from improved directions. Loved the trip”

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2.Private Communism Tour with Solidarity Center Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $184Top rated

Spend four hours tracing Gdańsk’s path from Communist rule to democracy. A private guide leads you through the European Solidarity Centre, Solidarity Square, Sala BHP, and Gdańsk Shipyard, with hotel pickup in Old Town, skip-the-line museum entry, and a traditional vodka shot included.

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3.Solidarity Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Bozena or Sebastian exploring Gdansk’s Solidarity movement. Visit the European Solidarity Center, Sala BHP, Lenin Gates, docks, old warehouses, and the former shipyard. The private format allows time for questions, while admission and beverages are included.

“The Solidarity private tour with Sebastian was worth every penny. Very comprehensive and you’re able to ask questions along the way. Sebastian is amazing. Highly recommend this very emotional, important period in Europe’s history eliminating Communism. Poland started it making way for other countries. It’s very complicated and a must to learn what happened.”

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4.Segway Tour Gdansk: Shipyard Tour – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Ride a Segway from Stara Stocznia beside the Museum of the Second World War through Gdansk’s shipyard district. Your English or German-speaking guide covers cranes, harbor views, shipyard gates, and the Solidarity movement. Guides such as Markus and Francisco have brought strong political history, humor, and storytelling to past tours.

“Der var ikke styr på noget. Min seagweg var punkteret og hjulet sad skævt, så jeg måtte bytte til elløbehjul i stedet for. Absolut ikke pengene værd”

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5.European Solidarity Centre Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

Spend 150 minutes at Gdańsk’s European Solidarity Centre with an English or Polish-speaking guide. See recreated strikes, multimedia displays, and the famous round table negotiations while tracing Lech Wałęsa, Polish workers, and Solidarity’s influence across Eastern Europe. Guide Marta may lead some departures. Tickets are included, but transport and food are not.

“Wycieczka po Europejskim Centrum Solidarności była niesamowitym przeżyciem – pełnym emocji, refleksji i historii, która naprawdę porusza. Świetna organizacja, nowoczesna forma i atmosfera miejsca sprawiają, że to doświadczenie zostaje na długo w pamięci. Pani Marta jest wspaniałym przewodnikiem.”

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6.Segway Tour Gdańsk: Full Tour (Old Town + Shipyard) 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Roll through Gdańsk’s Hanseatic Old Town and shipyard on a three-hour Segway tour led by a local guide. You’ll receive training and a helmet before setting out, cover more ground than on foot, and return to Stara Stocznia 20. Groups are limited to 15 people, and raincoats are provided if needed.

“Prior to the booking date the tour provider was easy to contact and responsive to questions . Unfortunately on the day of the excursion the ship docked an hour away from Gydansk which meant that we would not make it back to the ship following the Segway tour time. I tried several times to contact the tour provider as I was quite frazzled about our upcoming tour and issue with the port location. Despite several attempts on the day to contact the tour provider I have had no reply which has been disappointing”

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7.Gdansk Private Communism Tour with Solidarity Center Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $139

Follow Gdansk’s Solidarity story from the 1970 workers’ monument to the shipyard where the 1980 agreement was signed. Your private, licensed guide explains Lech Walesa, Anna Walentynowicz, and life under communism, with a Polish vodka shot on the longer tour. The four-hour option includes Sala BHP and skip-the-line entry to the European Solidarity Centre.

“This tour was a highlight of our trip to Poland. Our guide, a native of Gdansk, was knowledgeable, informative and proud of Poland's role in leading the nations of Central Europe into democracy through the Solidarity movement. The museum aRead more”

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8.Electric Scooter Tour: Full Tour (Old Town + Shipyard) 3hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $97

Ride with an English- or German-speaking guide through Gdańsk’s Old Town, along the Motława River, and into the historic Shipyard. You’ll receive scooter training and safety gear, then visit landmarks including St. Mary’s Basilica, the Crane, Gate No. 2, and the Great Armory. Guides such as Markus and Kuba have led this relaxed, history-focused tour.

“Fin rundtur i byen men havneturen var ikke så spændende”

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9.Segway Tour Gdansk: Full Tour (Old Town + Shipyard) 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $97

Ride an original Segway PT through Gdansk with an English or German speaking guide. You’ll see Old Town, the Motlawa River, the shipyard, and Gradowa Mountain, with time to adjust the route to your interests. Guides including Francisco, Markus, and Jacob are praised for clear explanations and personal service.

“We did the 4 hour tour in Gdansk, August 2025. Tour guide: Francisco. The tour was great!!! Good information, greta guide, right pace, and fun!!! Thank You!”

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10.Electric Scooter Tour: Gdańsk Shipyard – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Meet your English- or German-speaking guide at Stara Stocznia 20/12 beside the Museum of the Second World War. After scooter training and a safety check, ride past shipyard cranes, waterfront views, historic gates, and central Gdańsk sights. Guide Francesco is praised for his clear, passionate storytelling, though the ride may finish closer to 70 minutes.

“Fin tur rundt i byen på løbehjul. Vi var en ganske lille gruppe bestående af vores familie. Fine seværdigheder og gode historiske beskrivelser. Francesco var en god guide.”

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11.Gdansk European Solidarity Centre Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Meet at the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 and spend about 2.5 hours at Gdansk’s European Solidarity Centre. An English-speaking guide leads you through the story of the Solidarity movement, with admission included. Groups are limited to 25 people, and the tour returns to the meeting point.

“An amazing tour. The guide had a lot of knowledge and shared it with us in a way that was really interesting. Everything was as described. Would definitely recommend!”

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12.Segway Tour Gdańsk: Shipyard Tour – 1,5-Hour of Magic!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $68

Ride through Gdańsk Shipyard on a 90-minute guided Segway tour. You begin with training at Stara Stocznia 20, then follow a local guide through the former shipyard, a key site in Poland’s political history. Guide Adam has been praised for clear explanations and showing lesser-known corners. Helmets and raincoats are included.

“Our Guide gave us lot of historical facts about the buildings, artists and politicians of the city. After the tour we noticed we didn’t made a photo of the shipyard on the Segways. We has a good time.”

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