Sopot Walking Tour: Monciak, the Pier, and Grand Villas
A walking tour of Sopot: stroll through the town famous for its grand villas, vibrant promenade (Monciak), the Crooked House, the longest wooden pier in Europe, and the storied Grand Hotel. Along the way, hear about local legends, cultural icons, and what makes Sopot the Tricity’s seaside heart.
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Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English, German, Polish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Tourist Center, Dworcowa Street 4 Nearest public transport: Sopot train station; Sopot PKP 02 bus stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Gdańsk guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
♿️ Tour suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
Sopot is the smallest of the towns constituting Polish Tricity. On one side it neighbours historic Gdańsk, on the other industrial Gdynia. So what is its role in this organism? Very simple, yet very important – Sopot is the nightlife centre of the Tricity! Once it was mainly a spa town, full of 19th century mansions, palaces and cafes where the intellectual and cultural elite of the country spent their vacations. Today, the old style mixes with modernity and kitsch of the 90’s, and Sopot, and in particular the so-called Monciak, or Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street is a place where you can meet the stars of Polish culture, the cream of society and the richest Poles flaunting their wealth. This 600 metre long promenade is full of sophisticated restaurants and modern clubs, next to which you can still find the old intellectual cafes and pubs. It all ends with what is most important in Sopot – the longest wooden pier in the world. But Sopot is not only about glamour, parties and fun. It is also beautiful architecture and a large dose of history. In the Sopot Grand Hotel Adolf Hitler stayed before the war and after the war the French President Charles de Gaulle spent his time. Who knows, maybe they stayed in the same room?
During our tour we will explore the vibrant atmosphere of the city, discovering its blend of historic charm and contemporary energy. You will hear intriguing stories and experience the unique spirit that makes Sopot the most party city on the Polish coast!
Highlights
- 1
Monciak Street
The city's main promenade, famous for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and bustling atmosphere.
- 2
Crooked House
An iconic building with a unique, fairytale-like design, symbolizing Sopot's postmodern architecture.
- 3
Sopot Pier
The longest wooden pier in Europe, offering stunning views of the Baltic Sea.
- 4
Grand Hotel
A luxurious, historic hotel that hosted guests like Adolf Hitler and Charles de Gaulle.
- 5
Wojtek the Bear Monument
A monument dedicated to the famous Syrian brown bear who served in the Polish army.
- 6
SPATiF Club
A legendary artists' club known for its scandalous parties and bohemian atmosphere.
- 7
Spa Town Heritage
Discover Sopot's past as a 19th-century spa resort through its beautiful historic villas and mansions.
Map
Tourist Center, Dworcowa Street 4 Nearest public transport: Sopot train station; Sopot PKP 02 bus stop
Our customers said about us
Gdansk
5.0Rebekka
Schöne Führung, mit tollen Ecke
Elan, uns hat deine Führung große Freude bereitet. Man konnte tolle Restaurant Tipps mit nehmen, sowie viel neuen input zu Sopot Vielen Dank
Gdansk
5.0Monika
Sopot w Nowym wydaniu
Serdecznie polecam spacer po Sopocie z przewodniczką Panią Elą! Ogromna wiedza, spokój, empatia i serce do tego co robi czynią spacer po tym mieście niezapomnianym przeżyciem! Tyle razy tam byłam, a dopiero teraz czuje się turystką, która chociaż odrobinę zna Sopot! Dziękujemy Pani Elu! do zobaczenia gdzieś na Monciaku :)
Gdansk
5.0Nele
Ten points to Sopot and Iza
Sopot is absolutely full of history and stories. And Iza is the guide who knows Sopot like her five fingers. Unfortunately, the tour in English is so rare that we had to wait quite a long time for it. Despite the fact that I have already been to Sopot many times and have researched a bit of the city's history myself, Iza had so much exciting information to share. We were very, very satisfied with the tour. I recommend it to everyone! Thank you, Iza!
Gdansk
5.0Kasia
Super spacer po Sopocie
Zarezerwowałam wycieczkę, by odkryć w Sopocie coś więcej niż piszą w przewodnikach. To był strzał w 10! Pani Ela pełna energii i zafascynowana tym co robi, z całego serca gorąco polecam
Gdansk
5.0Lucian
Insightfull
Our tour guide had a lot of information about Sopot, the people who built it, the history and the buildings.
Gdansk
5.0Patrick
Sehr schöne Tour
Eine sehr schöne Tour mit Ela. Mit sehr schönen Ecken in Zoppott. Wer die Seeluft genießen möchte die Historischen Gebäude kennenlernen möchte ist genau richtig. Und etwas Entspannung zu Danzig haben möchte
Gdansk
5.0Pius Helfenstein
Fantastic - Personal and with dnthousiasm
Very good guide
Gdansk
5.0Hanna
Spacer SUPER… Przewodnicka Elżbieta SUPER… Miasto SUPER… Czas spędzony na zwiedzaniu miasta BEZCENNY… Pozdrawia Wrocławianka Hania
Gdansk
5.0Wojtek
Piękna wycieczka
Pani Elżbieta wspaniale oprowadziła nas po najważniejszych miejscach w Sopocie, bardzo nam się podobało zwiedzanie 😄 super miła atmosfera i dużo ciekawostek związanych z miastem 😃 gorąco polecamy!
Gdansk
5.0Magdalena
Polecam
Spacer z panią Elą przewodniczką po przed sztormowym molo sopockim jako dodatkowa perełka wycieczki. Polecam
