Gdansk Private Communism Tour with Solidarity Center Museum

Travel back to the 1980's Commonist Poland and discover the history of Solidarity, the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement. See the brilliant exhibitions at the European Solidarity Centre, visit the historic Sala BHP and Gdansk Shipyard. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Available in English or German or Polish or Russian/ Spanish or French or Italian/ Norwegian or Swedish Languages 2-hour: European Solidarity Center Visit the European Solidarity Center and learn about the history of the Solidarity movement. Includes skip-the-line tickets. 4-hour: European Solidarity Center & Gdansk Shipyard Choose this option to visit the European Solidarity Center (skip-the-line tickets), Sala BHP, Gdansk Shipyard and other sites connected to the events of August 1980. Do you know what happened on August 31, 1980? Learn about the greatest civic success in the modern history of Poland - the victorious Solidarity movement.

Meet your guide under the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, Plac Solidarności, 80-001 Gdańsk

Learn about Lech Walesa, Anna Walentynowicz, and other heroes who led the revolution. Your Private Guide will help you to understand the exhibitions and the historical context behind the Solidarity strikes and their legacy on the rest of Eastern Europe.

Even more about the Polish People’s Republic (commonly known as PRL) and communism. See the Solidarity Square and hear the tragic story behind the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970. Visit the historic site where the “Gdańsk Agreement” of 31 August 1980 was signed - the Center of worker protection of Gdansk shipyard, also known as Sala BHP.

The last stop will be Gdansk Shipyard (Stocznia Gdansk), where 17,000 ship builders began the civil resistance against the communist regime in 1980. In the tradition of PRL, we will also invite you for a shot of Polish vodka.

Learn in depth about the Communist-era Poland and the birth of democracy in the Eastern Bloc. Visit the European Solidarity Center (ESC) with skip-the-line tickets that let you beat the crowds. Inside this modern museum, you will walk step by step through the history of Solidarity. You will see the original Tables of 21 Postulates - the written demands that the strikers at the Lenin Shipyard (now Gdansk Shipyard) made against the authorities in 1980, as well as other documents and photographs that document the trade union’s fight for freedom - the strikes, the 1989 round table talks, and first pluralistic election in Poland since 1947.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pickup service is available only in the area of Gdansk Old Town. It means that your Private Guide will meet you at your accommodation if it is located within 1,5 km from the meeting point. If your accommodation does not meet these criteria, the tour itinerary may be changed accordingly
• If you provide your accommodation address when making a booking, we will arrange for the guide to pick you up from this Gdansk Old Town address. Otherwise, the guide will meet you at the specified meeting point
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
• Please note that Gdansk Shipyard is closed on Saturdays and Sundays

• 4H:Solidarity&Sh NOR, SWE
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  Duration: 4 hours: Choose this option to visit the European Solidarity Center (skip-the-line tickets), Sala BHP, Gdansk Shipyard
  ,: and other sites connected to the events of August 1980.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLGD010
• 4H:Solidarity&Sh IT,SP,FR
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  Duration: 4 hours: Choose this option to visit the European Solidarity Center (skip-the-line tickets), Sala BHP, Gdansk Shipyard
  ,: and other sites connected to the events of August 1980.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLGD010
• 2H: Solidarity IT,SP,FR
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  Duration: 2 hours: Visit the European Solidarity Center and learn about the history of the Solidarity movement. Includes skip-the-line tickets.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLGD010
• 2H: Solidarity EN,GER,PL,RUS
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  Duration: 2 hours: Visit the European Solidarity Center and learn about the history of the Solidarity movement. Includes skip-the-line tickets.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLGD010
• 2H: Solidarity NOR,SW
  Add
  Duration: 2 hours: Visit the European Solidarity Center and learn about the history of the Solidarity movement. Includes skip-the-line tickets.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLGD010
• 4H:Solidarity&Sh EN,GER,PL,RUS
  Add
  Duration: 4 hours: Choose this option to visit the European Solidarity Center (skip-the-line tickets), Sala BHP, Gdansk Shipyard
  ,: and other sites connected to the events of August 1980.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLGD010

• History Expert Guide with Official Gdansk License who is fluent in chosen language
• Free entry to Sala BHP and Gdansk Shipyard (in 4-hour option)
• A shot of traditional Polish vodka (in 4-hour option)
• Private Commonist-themed tour of Gdansk with a visit to the European Solidarity Center
• Pickup from your accommodation in Gdansk Old Town
• Skip-the-line tickets to the European Solidarity Center (in 2 and 4-hour options)

• Pickup from accommodation located outside Gdansk Old Town

Know before you go: - Pickup service is available only in the area of Gdansk Old Town. It means that your - Private Guide will meet you at your accommodation if it is located within 1,5 km from the meeting point. If your accommodation does not meet these criteria, the tour itinerary may be changed accordingly - If you provide your accommodation address when making a booking, we will arrange for the guide to pick you up from this Gdansk Old Town address. Otherwise, the guide will meet you at the specified meeting point - Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information - Please note that Gdansk Shipyard is closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel Tours Gdansk.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Warsaw.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.3 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.