Beginning of the 80-ties was a stormy time in whole Europe, especially for Poland. Like in a mirror its history reflects what was happening on the entire continent – especially in its central-eastern part. In Gdansk the new generation of Polish people arose – people who found themselves capable of overthrowing the regime. They were workers of the nearby shipyard and as one of the outlines of Marxism and Leninism would say: a driving force of the revolution. This time they indeed were. The city became a bastion of Solidarity and a place from which the revolution that brought communism to an end started to spread.
The European Solidarity Centre was the only museum in Poland honoured with The Council of Europe Museum Prize (2016), which has been awarded annually for 40 years to museums that have made significant contributions to the understanding of Europe’s cultural heritage. Join us for the tour that will not only help you to understand the complicated history of Gdańsk and its people but will also bring to the surface questions and issues that remain valid and significant even today.

During this tour the guide will also show you The Old Town, we stroll along the main Old City street - ulica Długa- with all gorgeous houses, inspired by a wide range of people, including the Jews, Dutch, Italians and Germans. Brick churches, gothic gates, monuments and fantastic atmosphere will amaze you.

Coffee and lunch breaks are in schedule.
We guarantee to get you back to your ship on time! We schedule your return to port to ensure you arrive in plenty of time to re-join your ship - normally 1 hour before the scheduled sailing time.
All tour times are based on Shore time (ie local time, - not ship time)