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Gdańsk, PL

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Experience the grandeur of Malbork Castle, the largest Gothic fortress in Europe, on this private tour from Gdansk. Step back in time and delve into the history of the Teutonic Order as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Master, stroll through St. Mary's Church, and immerse yourself in the castle's vast exhibitions, including a collection of weaponry, armor, flags, and the impressive Amber Museum. Built in 1274, Malbork Castle stands as a testament to medieval defense architecture and is considered one of the most beautiful and significant monuments in Poland. With a qualified guide sharing fascinating stories along the way, this immersive 5-hour tour is a must for history enthusiasts and architecture aficionados alike.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
6 hours
Suitable for 1-10 Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Explore the largest Gothic fortress in Europe
Learn about the history of the Teutonic Order
Visit the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Master
Discover the impressive collection of weaponry and armor
Experience the beauty of one of the most significant monuments in Poland

Included

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Food and drinks

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Introduction

Embark on a journey through time and explore the magnificent Malbork Castle, a true gem of Polish architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you step into this grand fortress, you'll be transported back to the medieval era, surrounded by towering Gothic walls and rich historical significance.

What to expect?

During this 5-hour private tour, immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Teutonic Order as a knowledgeable guide leads you through the nooks and crannies of Malbork Castle. Discover the secrets of the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Master, once the residence of the esteemed Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. Marvel at the impressive St. Mary's Church and delve into the castle's exhibitions showcasing an extensive collection of weaponry, armor, flags, and even an enormous Amber Museum.

Who is this for?

This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in Poland. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group, this tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the captivating world of the Teutonic Order and explore the largest Gothic castle in Europe.

Why book this?

By joining this exclusive private tour, you'll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Malbork Castle. Your experienced guide will share fascinating stories and insights that bring the castle to life, allowing you to truly appreciate its cultural and architectural significance. Discover the secrets of the Teutonic Order and witness the grandeur of this remarkable fortress. Don't miss the chance to explore one of Poland's most significant monuments.

Good to know

Please note that the tour duration is approximately 5 hours, ensuring you have ample time to explore the castle grounds and its captivating exhibitions. Malbork Castle is situated by the Nogat river, providing a picturesque backdrop for your visit. Additionally, remember to wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved in this immersive experience.

Reviews

Travelers who have previously visited Malbork Castle have praised its awe-inspiring architecture, historical significance, and the wealth of information provided by knowledgeable guides. Visitors have found the exhibitions to be fascinating, showcasing an impressive array of artifacts and offering a deeper understanding of the Teutonic Order and medieval defense architecture. Many have commended the private tour experience, highlighting the perks of personalized attention, flexibility, and the opportunity to fully absorb the castle's grandeur. Overall, Malbork Castle proves to be a captivating destination for history buffs, offering an unforgettable journey through Poland's rich past.

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Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku

Discover the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, one of the greatest monuments in Poland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history of the Teutonic Order and explore one of the largest gothic castle in the world. On this 5-hour tour, a qualified guide will share with you the most interesting stories relating to Malbork Castle. The tour includes sightseeing the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Master, which at one time was the residence of the so-called Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, visiting St. Mary’s Church, watching the castle’s various permanent and temporary exhibitions like collection of weaponry, armor, flags and enormous Amber Museum. In 1274, over 40 years after the Prussian conquests, the Teutonic Order started building Malbork Castle. It had gradually become the most important edifice for the Teutonic Knights – it was the headquarters of the Teutonic Master, and hence the capital of the entire Teutonic State. Malbork Castle, beautifully situated by the Nogat river, is currently considered to be the largest gothic castle in Europe and an example of the medieval defense architecture. In 1997 it was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, and it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and significant monuments in Poland.

Admission Included

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Childs 0-6 years free (please inform us about kids)

Reviews

(17)

4.8 (17)

Agnes_O

Our driver, Marek was wonderful. The castle was amazing. Marek spoke perfect English. He provided great commentary sbout the area. Made sure we were taken care of. Great experience. Highly recommend Marek and a visit to Malbork.

John_R

Wonderful experience. The driver was right on time and had all sorts of knowledge about Malbork and Gdansk generally. Once at the castle we met the guide, who was simply superb. Energetic, knowledgeable, and super friendly. I would highly recommend this tour.

Gypsyrver

This castle is truly amazing. Could've spent all day here exploring. Never knew it existed but so happy that I was able to see it. The parts that were re-produced (after the bombing in WWII) fit in so perfectly with the rest. Totally awesome! Went on the tour from my cruise ship.

Adamthad

Seldom I get to meet someone who is soulfully connected to their community, knows its history, understands its culture, has insights into its present conditions and actively cares for its harmonious and beneficial future. This is the kind of person I experience the operator of this tour to be, and this in itself was an inspiring experience in itself - deserving the 5 star review. As for the castle - it is amazing! The enormity of it, as well as the preservation state is impressive. Even though not built by the Poles, it is a significant element of the complex Polish culture, giving particular insight into the nature of relation with their western neighbours, the Germans. On the first glance, it is a symbol of pride, of defeating a seemingly superior yet oppressive force and a landmark of self-confidence and hope - much needed by the Polish people. But looking even deeper I hope it could become an inspiration for a new era of the Polish-German relationship - where these two nations could combine their complimentary qualities, letting go of the past grievances - taking German focus and Polish spirit to create something beauty of which will stand the test of time even more than the Malbork Castle. As you can see, I did find aunexpected value in the experience and likewise invite those of you reading it not only to enjoy this tour, but to always look beyond the obvious :)

tony d

So much to see; you really could spend a whole day here. I never even knew this place existed let alone it's the 'biggest castle in the world'. Took the train from Gdansk, about a 40 minute ride and the castle is 10 minute walk from the station. Entry was 47 Zly (approx. £10). Unbelievable value in my opinion. There is so much to see both inside and outside; there is a huge emphasis on the Amber trade through the ages. We did the tour without a guide, but next time I think I'd take the guided option to really appreciate its history. Had a snack in the restaurant (downstairs near the entrance; lovely setting.) Fantastic to see so many rooms veering off from other rooms; it really is a maze and quite awe inspiring.. Make sure you wear comfortable footwear; there's an awful lot of walking to be done!

swetap954

its a breathtaking castle ... and how it was hit in 2nd ww .. but leavin d parts n reforming it .. its heartbreaking to see how much damage had happened ...

Theresa E

First of all, I rarely write a bad review.....I chose this tour after reading the 8 other 5-star reviews. I paid $270 USD for myself, husband and son to take this tour. I thought it was a little pricey, but after reading the reviews, decided to go forward with the purchase. It was my understanding that we would have a PRIVATE tour with an English-speaking driver. Our driver was prompt and picked us up at our hotel in Sopot. He spoke NO English (I paid for an English tour). And - he was just a taxi driver. We had another tour in Krakow - also private driver - who picked us up in a nice, comfortable car and spoke English, so we were already disappointed. He took his time to the castle (as we figured out later, he was just trying to kill time) and dropped us off at the castle and pushed us over to a tour guide who was holding up a sign that said "English speaking - if you want a Private tour, go inside). We tried to tell the driver we paid for a private tour, but didn't get anywhere because he spoke no English. He just said - "you go with woman" and pointed to the guide. So, we went inside and tried to explain to the service counter that we already paid for a private tour and showed her our tickets. She said our tickets were not for a private tour and if we wanted that, we'd have to stand in a very long line and pay 50PLN more for each person!!! I tried calling the tour operator and nobody answered. So we sucked it up and joined the "English" speaking tour, which included a total of 30 people. The tour was so large, we could only hear about half of what she was saying as there were so many other tour groups around at the same time and it was noisy. It was impossible to ask questions as the tour guide just kept moving quickly along. The tour was a total of 2 1/2 hours, only about less than 1/2 of it we heard. Even though we didn't know what we were getting a tour of completely, the castle and the grounds were beautiful. After the tour, I text the driver and he arrived within 10 minutes to pick us up and hauled butt back to our hotel. If we had to do it again, I would have saved a ton of money and we would have spent the $15 USD for the exact same tour and taken the train for practically nothing. Overall, this tour was WAY overrated and overpriced for what we received. Super disappointing. It was NOT a private tour at all and the driver was completely impossible to communicate with. Two thumbs DOWN!!!

Natalie_B

We enjoyed our time at Malbork and the guide was very informative and conscious of our time limitations as we were departing the area later that day.

Peter M

We booked a private tour guide at the desk - a bit pricier, but for this enormous undertaking, well worth it. Our guide arrived for us within ten mimutes. She took us through the countless floors, wings, rooms and surrounds - contstantly filling us in... a rermarkable 3-hour experience; became utterly lost in the wonderful history of it all. Recommend very highly indeed!

Julia P

<p>The tour was very well-organized: we got picked up from the train station in Gdansk and were transported to the Malbork castle about 1 hour drive. On the way there, our driver, Mike, shared a lot of very interesting facts about the Polish economy, history, etc. When in Malbork, Mike purchased us our tickets to the castle and connected us with our tour guide. The tour guide in Malbork was highly professional unfortunately, I cannot recall her name : . She offered to take cool pictures, knew how to avoid the large touristic groups, what exactly to spend time seeing, and appeared generally very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was able to customize the program a bit and per our liking i.e. we visited the Tower which is open only a few months a year vs. the Armory.Towards the end it got quite hectic but she wanted to make sure that we make it back to meet our driver on time which we did! The most efficient and effective way to see the castle! After the castle tour, our driver, Mike, took us back to Gdansk, using a very scenic road so that we could see Polish countryside. Overall, it was a highly professional, very well-organized, zero-stress tour.</p>

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2024-04-26 20:12