Monk's Guide Tour: From Medieval to Modern Times!
Old Town, Gdansk, Gdynia
Explore Gdańsk’s Old Town with a monk guide. Discover the city’s history through engaging storytelling, visiting iconic sites like Długa and Piwna Streets and the Port of Gdańsk.
Highlights
- Laugh and learn as you explore Gdańsk with a monk guide
- Discover the city's history through engaging storytelling
- Visit iconic sites like Długa and Piwna Streets and the Port of Gdańsk
- Hear tales of merchants and port life
- Enjoy a tour designed for English-speaking visitors
Description
Meet your guide, Brother Tomasz - a robed, slightly eccentric medieval monk at the Golden Gate. Begin your journey through Gdańsk with a step into the past, but with plenty of humor and curiosity along the way.
Just beyond the gate, explore the city's old fortifications: the Highland Gate, the former city prison, and the Torture Chamber. Hear stories of justice, punishment, and the less-than-comfortable lives of Gdańsk’s medieval wrongdoers. Admire the impressive façade of the Great Armoury.
Continue to the towering St. Mary’s Church, the world’s largest brick church, and uncover curious legends hidden within its mighty Gothic walls. Then head toward Neptune’s Fountain - the pride of Długi Targ, where Brother Tomasz shares tales of gods, fountains, and salty superstition.
Follow the scent of the sea down to the Motława River and stroll along the port, once alive with cargo, sailors, and stories from every corner of the world. Dive into the charm of Mariacka Street, lined with decorative porches, amber workshops, and mysterious gargoyles.
Finally, stand before the mighty medieval Crane (Żuraw), one of Gdańsk’s most iconic landmarks, and hear how this wooden colossus shaped the city's trading legacy.
With wit, knowledge, and a touch of mischief, Brother Tomasz brings the stones of Gdańsk to life and makes sure no story stays untold.
Includes
Guided walking tour through Gdańsk’s Old and Main Town
Live tour guide in character as a medieval monk (Brother Tomasz)
Humorous and theatrical storytelling full of historical insights
Stories from Gdańsk’s medieval golden age to maritime legends
Interactive narration with surprising facts and local gossip
Stops at major landmarks (mainly from the outside):
- Golden Gate
- Highland Gate (Brama Wyżynna)
- Prison Tower & Torture Chamber
- Great Armoury
- St. Mary’s Church (optionally)
- Neptune’s Fountain
- Motława River promenade
- Mariacka Street
- The Crane (Żuraw)
Small group experience (maximum 15 participants)
Time for questions and photos at the end
Tour conducted rain or shine
Excludes
Museum entries
Important Information
- The tour is entirely outdoors The tour lasts around 1:45 hours and covers about 3 km Designed for English-speaking visitors, especially from the US, Canada, and Western Europe Best suited for small groups of up to 15 people You can take a photo with the monk at the end
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
