Gdansk Boat Ride

Discover the attractions of Poland's largest port city with this Gdansk Boat Ride - a tour full of curiosities and surprises!

Gdansk Boat Ride

We'll meet at the appointed time in the port of Galar, located in the former imperial shipyard in Gdansk. From here we'll start an interesting walk aboard a galley boat. The tour lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes along the Motlava River, offering a unique perspective of Gdansk's most characteristic places. You'll see the great merchant ships of the port and the historical centre, including the ruins of a 14th-century Teutonic castle with a fragment of its battlement.

Next, we'll pass by the medieval crane of Gdansk, the oldest in the Baltic, which underwent significant renovation after damage from World War II.

We'll also observe the historical buildings of Olowianka Island, constructed by the Knights of the Teutonic Order, and the remains of barns and warehouses that once stored hops and hemp in medieval times, contrasting with modernist blocks today. Finally, we'll return to the starting point to conclude the galley ride.

What is the boat like?

The boats are inspired by old galleys from the Middle Ages, made of wood and accommodating up to 12 people.