Relive the rise of Solidarity at the European Solidarity Center with Skip-the-Line Tickets. See the iconic “21 Postulates” and powerful exhibits that sparked the fall of communism. Optional: visit Sala BHP and the shipyard grounds where history was made.

Highlights
  • Embark on a Communist-themed tour of Gdansk with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the European Solidarity Centre
  • Immerse yourself in the post-war history of Poland and Europe
  • See the historic Gdansk Imperial Shipyard and the Solidarity Movement (in the 4-hour tour only)
  • Visit the Sala BHP where the “Gdańsk Agreement” of 31 August 1980 was signed (in the 4-H tour o

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  • 2- 4 hour
  • Private TourExclusive only for you
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  • Walking Tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the European Solidarity Center (all options)
Full description
Walk in the footsteps of heroes with Rosotravel and uncover Gdansk’s powerful legacy of resistance. With a Licensed Private Guide and Skip-the-Line Tickets, delve into the gripping story of the Solidarity Movement and the city’s pivotal role in the fall of communism. Book your private tour today.

Book a 2-hour private tour of communist Gdansk to relive the courage and defiance that changed the course of European history. Led by a Licensed Private Guide, you’ll begin at the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, where three towering steel crosses mark the site of a tragic workers’ protest that ignited a national awakening. Learn how a wave of strikes begun by shipbuilders in the Lenin Shipyard turned into the Solidarity Movement — the first independent labor union behind the Iron Curtain.

With Skip-the-Line Tickets to the European Solidarity Center, step into a modern, multimedia museum built on the grounds of the historic shipyard. Follow a gripping timeline of events, see the original “21 Postulates” scrawled on plywood boards, and encounter powerful exhibits filled with photographs, banners, propaganda, and personal items of those who challenged oppression. Discover the roles of key figures like Lech Wałęsa and Anna Walentynowicz, and walk the very grounds where their legacy took shape, surrounded by the industrial skeleton of cranes and docks that symbolize both hardship and hope.

Book a 4-hour private tour of communist Gdansk for a deeper, more immersive experience into this world-changing revolution. After your guided tour of the European Solidarity Center, continue to Sala BHP — the original conference hall where the historic Gdańsk Agreement was signed on August 31, 1980. In this very room, the Polish government was forced to legalize Solidarity, marking the beginning of the end for communist rule in Eastern Europe.

Then trace the footsteps of the shipyard workers across Solidarity Square and the historic grounds of the Imperial Shipyard, where over 17,000 employees once stood united. Your Guide will share the untold stories and struggles behind each step. Conclude your tour at Przystań Cesarska, where the peaceful river and gritty industrial backdrop remind us how far Gdansk has come. To celebrate in the tradition of the Polish People’s Republic, enjoy a symbolic shot of Polish vodka — a powerful toast to resilience and freedom.
Includes

    Private Communist-themed tour of Gdansk and the European Solidarity Center (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the European Solidarity Center (all options)
  • Free entry to Sala BHP and Gdansk Imperial Shipyard (in the 4-hour option only)
  • A shot of traditional Polish vodka (in the 4-hour option only)
  • Free entry to Sala BHP and Gdansk Shipyard (in the 2-hour option)
  • A shot of traditional Polish vodka (in the 2-hour option)
Meeting point

2-hour: European Solidarity Center Tour: Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland . Meet your guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk Open in Google Maps

2-hour: European Solidarity Center Tour: Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland . Meet your guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk Open in Google Maps

2-hour: European Solidarity Center Tour : Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland . Meet your guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk Open in Google Maps

4-hour: European Solidarity Center & Gdansk Shipyard Tour: Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland . Meet your guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk Open in Google Maps

4-hour: European Solidarity Center & Gdansk Shipyard Tour: Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland . Meet your guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk Open in Google Maps

4-hour: European Solidarity Center & Gdansk Shipyard Tour: Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk, Poland . Meet you Guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.The itinerary depends on the selected option.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the European Solidarity Center let you bypass the ticket office, but not the queue for security and entry. Access is for the permanent collection.
  • Includes free entry to the Sala BHP and Gdansk Shipyard (in the 4-hour option only)
  • Please note that Gdansk Shipyard is closed on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Hotel/accommodation pickup is available within 1.5 km of the designated meeting point. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
  • This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
  • Have a special request or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? We’re happy to help whenever possible – let us know