Solidarity Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Beverages
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci
What to expect
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Stop At: Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci, Pl. Solidarnosci 1, Gdansk 80-863 Poland
We will visit together one of the most interesting museums in Poland. To you, the story of the struggle for free Poland and how the Poles coped in the uneasy times of communism.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sala BHP, ul. Doki 1, Gdansk 80-863 Poland
A unique place, a monument of history and a must-see on our route. At this point the leader of Solidarity, Lech Wałęsa, signed the Gdańsk Agreement with the contemporary authorities of the People's Republic of Poland.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gdansk Shipyard, ul. Walowa 27a, Gdansk 80-858 Poland
We will go through the former shipyard area to feel the atmosphere of the place. Today, the shipyard, although still functioning, is changing before our eyes. Trendy clubs, galleries and new entertainment centers are created here.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Bozena our tour guide was very polite and knowledgeable and made our tour experience one to remember. Thank you Bozena . David and Gary
Bozena our tour guide was very polite and knowledgeable and made our tour experience one to remember. Thank you Bozena . David and GaryI have always had a interest in Eastern European history from post war right through to the present day, and on a recent visit to Gdansk, I could not pass by the chance to visit the birth place of the Solidarity movement. I only knew the basics of the events that took place in the ship yards, an...
I have always had a interest in Eastern European history from post war right through to the present day, and on a recent visit to Gdansk, I could not pass by the chance to visit the birth place of the Solidarity movement. I only knew the basics of the events that took place in the ship yards, and probably less on Lech Walesa (while I was doing my trip solo, my Ukrainian wife knew all about him and told me that I would love this tour as it will be right up my street) and had no issue booking it. I met my guide Bozena at the entrance to the European Solidarity Centre, and for the first hour we went around the museum getting a real in depth account of the events on 1980, and what had been leading up to it, with discussions on the 1970's strikes, what caused the 1980 strikes and the straw that broke the camels back, with the rise of Lech Walsea, the birth of the Solidarity movement, the knock on effects from that, not only in Poland (starting with Martial Law), but with the first free elections that followed and the domino effect it had across Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, with its effects still having ripples to this day. After this we went out in to the actual ship yards themselves, which as someone from a construction and metal work background, was something that really appealed to me. Tour ended at one of the converted warehouses in the shipyard which is now a Hipster Hangout with street food, coffee and craft beer (my type of place!!!!). All in all Bozena was a fantastic guide, and I got out of this tour exactly what I was looking for, and that was the whole in's and out's of the history of the events in Gdanks 40 years ago. Can fully recommend this tour for anyone.Had a brilliant tour of Solidarnosc centre, Gadsnsk shipyards and other historical places. Our guide, Bozena was so friendly, extremely knowledgable and spoke perfect English. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Had a brilliant tour of Solidarnosc centre, Gadsnsk shipyards and other historical places. Our guide, Bozena was so friendly, extremely knowledgable and spoke perfect English. Would definitely recommend this tour!Did the Solidarity Tour with Bozena as my guide, as I was interested in finding out more about the history of this movement. The museum is excellent and Bozena pointed out many things that I may have otherwise missed. Following that we toured the shipyard itself and again discovered some hidden s...
Did the Solidarity Tour with Bozena as my guide, as I was interested in finding out more about the history of this movement. The museum is excellent and Bozena pointed out many things that I may have otherwise missed. Following that we toured the shipyard itself and again discovered some hidden spots. The tour was well-paced and it definitely made sense to do the museum first before seeing some of the actual locations. The shipping container bar area at the end was a great place to finish. Overall I was very impressed with Gdansk and thank you Bozena for giving me an insight into this important aspect of its history!We loved the whole experience from start to finish. Sebastian is hugely knowledgeable and his easy-going style conveyed the Solidarnosc story hugely better than if we had just walked around the museum reading the exhibits. The second half of his tour, where we walked through the original Shipyard...
We loved the whole experience from start to finish. Sebastian is hugely knowledgeable and his easy-going style conveyed the Solidarnosc story hugely better than if we had just walked around the museum reading the exhibits. The second half of his tour, where we walked through the original Shipyard area was a great bonus. He was very attentive to our questions and gave careful and clear explanations and he also noticed my desire to get good photos, so took us to special vantage points which we would never have known about otherwise.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 count...
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.