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Gdansk Private Kayak Tour: Navigate the Islands and Explore History from Canals
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10 Ratings
Gdańsk
Discover Gdansk's hidden gems on a private kayak tour. Paddle through historic canals and see the city from a unique perspective.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Crane - The Crane stands as a prominent symbol of Gdansk, representing the remnants of the city’s illustrious trading era. Constructed in the mid-15th century as part of the largest double-towered gate along the shoreline, it was used for installing and removing ships’ masts, as well as loading and unloading heavy cargo from vessels at the quay. Remarkably, this human-powered mechanism could lift loads up to 2000kg, making it the most significant crane in medieval Europe.
- SS Soldek - SS Sołdek was a Polish freighter designed for transporting coal and ore.
- Gdansk Shipyard - The Gdansk Remontowa Shipyard remains a bustling, operational yard, offering a fascinating glimpse for those interested in observing ships of various sizes undergoing repair or construction. It’s particularly intriguing to paddle nearby and watch workers on the ferries.
- Ołowianka B&B - Enjoy an amazing kayak tour along the Motlawa River, circling around Gdansk’s Granary Island and Olowianka Island. Gdansk’s unique location at the intersection of sea and river routes, including the Vistula River at the Baltic estuary, as well as the Radunia and Motlawa rivers, has greatly influenced the city’s development. Historical literature and drawings highlight water as a crucial element of the city’s life. Today, it’s essential to showcase Gdansk’s connection to water.
- Motlawa River Embankment (Dlugie Pobrzeze) - A kayak tour offers a unique perspective on the historical significance of the Main City. Paddling through the canals provides the freedom to explore areas inaccessible to ferries, revealing a completely different side of Gdansk compared to what is seen on land.
What's Included
- PFD
- Spray skirts
- Waterproof bag
- An intimate tour experience
- Guide
- Double kayaks and paddles
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Kayak tour gives a different perspective on the historical value of the Main City. Paddling through the canals allows freedom to see places ferries cannot access. We will show you a completely different Gdansk to the one you’ve seen on land. Paddling in the city is a must for any visitor to Gdansk.
Our kayaking tours are beginners friendly as the techniques are easy to learn. We have both double and single kayaks that can be assigned accordingly at the beginning of the tour depending on skills and experience.
- The weight limit is 120 kg.
- You need to be able to swimm to participate
Location
Around Gdansk | Kayak Tours & Adventures
Dokowa
Please use google maps for the directions. Apple map will take you to a different place.
Look for a big, white, dome tent behind a marina, we are located close to it in red shipping containers with a yellow kayak on top.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Erikgamst
Dec 7, 2023
Kayak Gdansk - Great tour with a great guide!
Szymon did not get approval from the authorities to go on saturday, and would refund our money, but he offered to take us on a private tour the next day instead, which was great!
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I6999xzjank
Jul 25, 2023
Strongly recommended - It was very great experience. Tour guide is super nice and we had a great time. Recommend to everybody
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Mkkm2019
Jul 10, 2023
Best kayaking in Gdańsk ! Visiting it thorough the river changes the point of vie ! - The best kayaking experience I have participated in. The guide was very kind, did very good introduction and training. His English was excellent, big historical knowledge and funny sense of humour makes this trip special. I felt safe during all trip. Will definitely come back for another go 👌
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Stefanei806ff
May 3, 2023
Highlight of the business trip to Gdansk - We went on a company tour for two hours through the beautiful canals of Gdansk. We were two people in each kayak and we were given life vests and overall felt very safe. We got proper instructions before going into the water. The guide was knowledgeable and good at keeping the group together, while still allowing different kayaks to at different paces. This was definitely the highlight of our trip.
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C2093jtjerryc
May 2, 2023
Great group tour - We went on a group tour of 16 people and the tour guides were amazing. Very knowledgeable about Gdansk's history and showed us many historical infrastructures. We were shown how to kayak and steer in a very clean manner, as about half of us have no experience kayaking. The pacing of the tour was also good as well, with breaks between each location. Highly recommend this.
Might be a good idea to bring sunscreen if you get sunburned easily.
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585augustr
May 2, 2023
Awesome trip, great guide. - It was a very nice way to explore a new city and hear about the cool architecture and how the city has changed and evolved through history.
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Mtnview9
Aug 2, 2019
So much fun! - The Gdańsk Islands kayaking was absolutely one of the highlights of our 10 days in Poland. Simon (sp) was friendly, patient and personable, making everyone feel comfortable. The kayaking was pretty easy on a day without wind and the view of Gdańsk from the water is unparalleled. Highly recommend!
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Hultberg_jonas
Jul 14, 2019
Blisters and great cranes - Paddle through the Gdańsk canals, wave at locals and get blisters on your thumbs. A great time! Amazing guide with nice knowledge of the city from the perspective of the canals. Bring clothes that can get wet and enjoy!
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Charlotte
May 27, 2019
Fantastic way to see the city! - We have just returned from a trip to Gdansk and before our trip researched activity ideas and the Kayak tour came up, I'm very glad we decided to book. The tour was brilliant, we travelled in double kayaks which once you got the hang of steering made it comfortable and a great idea for couples! Simon our tour guide was super friendly and knew his facts about the town, he made you feel at ease and was skilled on the water and provided all equipment, even a water bottle for each person! Added bonus, Simon took photographs for the group and emailed them across so you don't have to worry about risking your phone or camera getting wet in the boat! Would highly recommend.
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