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Malbork Castle: Plan the Perfect Day Trip from Gdansk

Julie Last updated: September 21, 2023 Poland 10 Comments

Malbork Castle is Poland’s most famous castle. It’s also the largest castle in the world, classified by surface area. Located just a short distance from Gdansk and easily accessible by train, Malbork Castle is one of the best day trips to take from Gdansk.

In this article, get a brief history of the castle, learn how to get here, and learn how to have the best experience at Malbork Castle.

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A Brief History of Malbork Castle

Malbork Castle, also called the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, dates back to the 13th century. This castle was built by the Teutonic Knights, German Roman-Catholic crusaders. The Teutonic Knights dominated the area around Malbork and Gdansk (called Danzig at the time) until 1457, when King Jagiellon and Polish forces captured the castle.

Over the next 500 years, the castle changed hands several times, bouncing back and forth between German and Polish ownership. During World War II, more than half of the castle was destroyed.

After World War II, the castle once again became part of Poland. The castle underwent a major restoration and now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

View of the bridge leading from the middle castle (on the right) to the high castle (on the left).

How to Get to Malbork Castle from Gdansk

The easiest way to get to Malbork Castle from Gdansk is by train. From Gdansk Glowny, the main train station in Gdansk, it can take between 28 and 55 minutes to get to Malbork Castle, depending upon the type of train you choose.

Regio (R) trains: The slowest and the cheapest option. This type of train makes several stops before arriving in Malbork and the journey takes 39 to 55 minutes. Seats are first come, first serve and there is a chance that there may only be standing room only.

You can view the timetable and book your tickets in advance on the Polregio website.

TLK trains: Slightly faster than regio trains and will only make one or two stops on the way to Malbork. This journey takes approximately 34 minutes.

You can view the timetable and book your tickets in advance on the PKP Intercity website.

EIC trains: The fastest option. They are direct to Malbork and only take 28 minutes. However they are also the most expensive.

To see the entire train schedule for the day, go to the  DB Bahn website and enter your date of travel. This will give you the train timetable for all three train types to Malbork.

You can purchase your tickets at the main counter in the Gdansk train station the day of your visit to Malbork Castle. If you do this, expect to stand in line for up to 10 to 20 minutes, depending on crowd levels.

PRO TRAVEL TIP: To avoid waiting in line at the ticket counter, purchase your tickets in advance using the links provided above.

What We Did: We bought our tickets at the counter in the Gdansk train station. We were able to get tickets for the next train, it just happened to be the slower regio train. Until the train made its first stop, several of us had to stand, but seats opened up once people got off. The regio train is a commuter class train with unassigned seats. It’s nothing fancy but it was cheap and ran on time.

During the train ride, you will get your first view of Malbork Castle as you glide by it on the way to the train station.

From the Malbork train station, you can either walk to the castle or hire a taxi. It is a 20-minute, 1.7 km walk to get to Malbork Castle. Or, you can take a 5-minute taxi ride, costing roughly PLN 15, about $5 USD.

How to Visit Malbork Castle

Plan your visit.

The summer season runs from May 1 to September 30. The winter season runs from October 1 to April 30.

Historical Route

The Historical Route is the full castle tour. You will visit the entire castle on this tour. It is available Tuesday through Sunday. Get the hours here.

• Summer Season: PLN 70
• Winter Season: PLN 50
• Tickets include the cost of the audio guide

PRO TRAVEL TIP: You can purchase your tickets online in advance. This saves you from potentially waiting in a very long ticket line at Malbork Castle. Click here to visit the official online ticket website and choose “The Castle Tour with an Audio Guide in DE, EN, RU…” for admission with the included audio guide.

Green Route

On Mondays and during the afternoons from Tuesday through Sunday, admission is reduced. However, the interiors of several of the castle rooms are not open so you will only be allowed to walk the grounds of the castle and visit select rooms. This is called the Green Route. Click here to learn more.

Visiting hours can change if it is a public holiday so I suggest clicking here to get the updated museum hours for the day you plan to visit. 

How Much Time Do You Need?

If you follow the audio guide, a typical visit here lasts 3.5 hours.

Touring Malbork Castle

Malbork Castle is huge. It’s the largest castle in the world so you will need to be prepared to do some walking. To get to several of the rooms, you will have to walk up and down several staircases and some of them are a bit steep and narrow.

The audio guide does a great job directing you through the castle. It knows your location by GPS so there is no pushing of buttons or searching for the next number on the wall. After it is finished giving you the scoop at one spot, it tells you how to get to the next place. Once you arrive there, it gives you the next bit of information.

There are three parts to Malbork Castle: the lower castle, the middle castle, and the high castle. You will quickly pass by through the lower castle and spend most of your time in the middle and high castles.

Without going into a ton of detail about the tour (since you will get this with the audio guide) here are the highlights of a visit to Malbork Castle.

Entrance to Malbork Castle

Best Things to Do at Malbork Castle

Lower castle.

Entrance Gate. You will enter Malbork Castle through the entrance gate in the lower castle. The walls and the drawbridge here were important fortifications of the castle.

Middle Castle

From the lower castle, you will pass through a series of bridges and gates to enter the middle castle. You step out into a large courtyard that is surrounded by medieval buildings, a gift shop, and a restaurant.

Statues of the Grand Masters (and Kara)

Grand Masters’ Palace. This palace is one of the grandest sections of the castle. You will walk through a series of medieval rooms that were used as a royal residence, dining halls, and meeting rooms.

The Grand Refectory

Summer Refectory

Amber Collection. Learn about the history of amber in Poland in this museum.

West Terrace. There is a small, sheltered courtyard located near the rooms of the Grand Masters’ Palace. The audio guide will direct you here, but strangely, we saw few people here. It was quiet and peaceful and a nice break from the tour groups. There is also a mill here that you can tour.

High Castle

To enter the high castle, you will walk across yet another drawbridge. The high castle is the oldest part of Malbork Castle.

Courtyard. The courtyard is the center of the high castle. The well that stands near the center of the courtyard was placed here so the Teutonic Knights would still have access to water in the event of a siege.

Chapter Room. This room was used for meetings and to elect the next Grand Master.

View from the Tower (Wiezna Glowna). For the best view over the castle, climb the tower. This is easily missed because it is not mentioned on the audio guide. On the second floor of the high castle, you will have to purchase a separate ticket. It costs just a few extra zloty and then you will have to climb a series of staircases to get to the top of the tower, but you get a nice aerial view over the castle.

Best View of Malbork Castle

When you exit the castle, cross the pedestrian bridge to the other side of the Nogat River for the best view of Malbork Castle.

Where to Eat

The Gothic Café is the place to eat in Malbork Castle. Have lunch prepared by a world renowned chef and dine on Polish cuisine. This place gets very busy at lunchtime. I recommend getting here before noon or making a reservation in advance. The Gothic Café is located in the middle castle.

How to Have the Best Experience

The best time to visit the castle is right at opening time or a few hours before closing time. By 10 am, the ticket line starts growing and by noon it can be an hour wait (or more) to get your tickets and audio guide.

To avoid waiting in the ticket line, purchase your Malbork Castle tickets online in advance.

We were hoping that taxis would be lined up in front of the castle to take people back to the train station. That was not the case in our situation. Be prepared to walk back to the train station at the end of your visit. But maybe you will be luckier than us!

If you arrive at Malbork Castle at 9 am, by 12:30 you will finish the tour, perfect time to have lunch at the Gothic Café. Take the train back to Gdansk, arriving in mid-afternoon. You should still have some time to do a little sightseeing or have a drink at one of the many outdoor cafes.

Tours of Malbork Castle

If you want to avoid the hassle of arranging your transportation to Malbork Castle, take a look at these options from Gdansk.

Are you planning a trip to Malbork Castle? Comment below if you have any questions or any advice for our readers.

More Information about Poland

POLAND ITINERARY: In our 10 day Poland Itinerary , visit Gdansk, Warsaw, and Krakow.

GDANSK: Start off with our list of the Best Things to Do in Gdansk. We also have 3 different ways on how to spend 2 Days in Gdansk , a Gdansk Hotel Guide , and information on how to day trip to Sopot and Gdynia.

WARSAW: For a list of the top experiences, take a look at our guide to the Best Things to Do in Warsaw and learn how to plan your time with our 2 Day Warsaw Itinerary.

KRAKOW: Discover what there is to do in our article Best Things to Do in Krakow. Plan your visit with our 3 Day Krakow Itinerary and get hotel recommendations in our guide on Where to Stay in Krakow.

AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU: Learn how to plan your visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau on a day trip from Krakow.

Read all of our articles about Poland in our Poland Travel Guide.

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Is Gothic Cafe still open for 2023? Could not find where to make reservations and website is in Polish but looks like a Blog website not a Restaurant. Thanks!

Hello Kat. I just looked at the website and it must have gotten a big makeover since the last time I looked at it (just 2 months ago). It’s harder to use now. In the top right corner, if you click “PL” there will be a drop down and you can change it to English. But I can’t find any info on the website about the restaurant so I don’t know to make a reservation in advance. You could try to go there in the morning and make a reservation as you tour the castle. Cheers, Julie

We are looking at 3.5 hours and thinking that this is much too long for a tour. The information we have found seems contradictory. Are we required to have a guide (person) on the tour, or can we just go at our own pace? Even if you skipped through some of the areas that are less interesting, would it still take 3 hours?

The audio tour lasts about 3.5 hours, but you don’t have to do the entire thing. You can skip the sections that seem not so interesting to you, making this a shorter visit. And no, you do not have to follow a guide around the castle…you can go at your own pace. So, a visit here could be as quick as 2 hours or much longer, depending on how you want to spend your time. Cheers, Julie

We enjoyed the day out. Just to update on the travel, there is what seems to be a new station – Malbork Mikolow – just 10 minutes from the castle. What you may save in travelling time taking Inter City train you will gain in walking time by taking a slow train (the faster ones don’t stop here). We took an Uber going, costing £42, and train back. Advise train, it is much cheaper. Possibly due to Covid, we saw no sign that the Tower is open. The audio tour is tedious in places. It is really too long. Not much you can do except walk through some parts and allow GPS to catch up. We think more could be done to enliven the experience with some empathetic commentary: what it is like to be a Teutonic knight, what the Grand Master did, for example. At least one video would help too. But well worth the ride!

Hello Chris. Thanks for the update about the train station. I agree, the audio tour could be jazzed up a little bit (I honestly think that we skipped through some of it). Cheers, Julie

Hi, my friend and I are visiting Gdansk in November. Is it easy to get around without a guide? I tend to get lost a lot but not afraid to ask for help. Also considering going to Malbork Castle. The train ride seems straight forward but I don’t really know for sure. Would appreciate your suggestions.

Yes, Gdansk is very easy to get around. It’s a small city, it’s safe, and easy to navigate. Using the train to get to Malbork Castle is also relatively straightforward, however, if you are worried about taking the train, you could take a tour from Gdansk, if that would make the visit more enjoyable for you. Cheers, Julie

I travelled to the castle today following every single detail of your guide (except for the last part – the tower climbing as I am acrophobic). This is so far the best guide I’ve ever read! Thank you so much your all the time, money, and effort spent to write such a blog post!

You’re welcome! Glad we could help! 🙂

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Gdansk: Group Tour to Malbork Castle

Join our group tour to Malbork Castle from Gdansk and visit the former capital of the Teutonic State, where you can marvel at the famous Teutonic Knight Castle. This enormous Malbork castle on the river is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe, enlisted by UNESCO as a a World Culture and National Heritage Site. This gigantic brick castle is surrounded by belts of fortified walls with gates and towers. The first important phase of the building (from the late 13th century) was the Assembly Castle, a fortified monastery later known as the Upper Castle. The Middle Castle was built after 1310, while the Palace of the Grand Master was built between 1382 and 1399.

Tour itinerary:

• 9:30 a.m. pick up from centrally located meeting point by Hotel Hilton (1 Targ Rybny Street)
• approx 1 hour and 15 minutes driving by air-conditioned vehicle to Malbork Castle Museum
• entrance to the Castle with audio-guide in your language
• visiting for approx 3 hours
• driving back to Gdansk in the same vehicle

Tour lasts approx 6 hours

Price: 320 PLN per person

Price includes:

• transport by high quality air-conditioned minivans or minibus
• departure from meeting point in the centre of Gdansk (Hotel Hilton, 1 Targ Rybny Street)
• entrance tickets to Malbork Castle Museum
• visiting with audio guide in chosen language for up to 3 hours
• english speaking driver assistance
• audio-guides are available in English, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, French and Polish

Tour available every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

We also organize private tours to Malbork Castle on request every day -> Malbork Private Tour

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Malbork Castle is fantastic! Nice tour for adults and kids 🙂

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Travel back to the Middle Ages and learn about the Teutonic Order with this Malbork Castle Tour from Gdansk - you'll be fascinated by this UNESCO World Heritage Site!

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At 9:30 am, we'll meet at the door of the Hilton Hotel in Gdansk and get on a bus for a journey lasting 1 hour 15 minutes to Malbork Castle .

As soon as we arrive, you'll be amazed by the impressive dimensions of this Baltic Gothic fortress as we enter Malbork to visit its different rooms. Did you know that it is the biggest castle in the world built by brick?

With the help of an audio guide, you'll get to know the history of each part of the fortress: the lower, middle and upper castle. You'll pass by an amazing drawbridge, historical walls and medieval courtyards . In the middle part of the castle, you can visit the Amber Museum and see statues of the great masters of the Order of the Teutonic Knights .

As you go along, you'll come across huge medieval halls, royal halls, meeting places of the Hanseatic League and the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary , to which Malbork Castle is dedicated.

After about 3 hours 30 minutes exploring this medieval fortress, we'll set off for Gdansk, arriving at 3:30 pm.

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How to Visit Malbork Castle: The Best Day Trip From Gdansk, Poland

• 24 May 2022 9 June 2023

Malbork Castle is a 13th-century fortified monastery outside of Gdańsk, Poland. Besides being a gorgeous place to visit on a day trip, it’s also the largest castle in the world by land area! This post will cover everything you need to know, including how to visit Malbork Castle and helpful tips to make your visit a success.

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How to get to Malbork Castle from Gdańsk

If you’re renting a car in Poland , it’s a straightforward 45-minute drive to Malbork Castle from Gdańsk. There is parking available at the castle for 30 PLN ($6.75 USD). Otherwise, you’ll find plenty of free and metered spots around the castle in the town of Malbork.

Malbork Castle is also relatively easy to get to via public transportation. From Gdańsk Główny , the city’s main train station, it takes between half an hour to an hour depending on which type of train you take.

Regio (R) trains

These are the slowest but most affordable trains to Malbork. They take anywhere between 38 minutes and an hour with multiple stops along the way. Seats on these trains are first come first served and may be standing room only when it’s busy.

Tickets cost 12.40 PLN ($2.80 USD) one way and can be bought from the Polregio website .

TLK trains are slightly faster than Regio trains and only make one or two stops along the way. The journey takes about 34 minutes total.

Tickets cost 17 PLN ($3.83 USD) one way for 2nd class and 23 PLN ($5.19 USD) one way for 1st class. They can be bought from the PKP Intercity website .

These are the fastest and most expensive trains to the castle from Gdańsk. They take 28 minutes and are nonstop to Malbork Castle.

Tickets cost 55 PLN ($12.40 USD) for 2nd class and 89 PLN ($20 USD) one way for 1st class. They can be bought from the PKP Intercity website .

To see a timetable with all train types for the day, check out the DB Bahn website . If you don’t want to book your tickets in advance, you can also buy them from the Gdańsk train station ticket counter on the day of your trip.

Once you reach the train station in Malbork , it’s an easy 20-minute walk to Malbork Castle. You can also take a 5-minute taxi ride for around 15 PLN ($3.38 USD). There is a taxi stand just outside the station.

A bit of Malbork Castle history

Built in the 13th century, Malbork Castle was originally home to the Teutonic Knights, a religious order of crusaders. The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork served as a residence for the Polish King, the Grand Master, and over 3,000 knights until 1457.

Over the next several hundred years, the castle changed hands multiple times and fell in and out of various states of disrepair. It was occupied by both Sweden and Germany during the Partitions of Poland, eventually being used by the Nazi party for annual Hitler Youth retreats.

During World War II, more than half of Malbork Castle was completely destroyed. Since then, it’s been meticulously restored and instated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How to visit Malbork Castle

Planning your route.

Depending on when you visit, the castle might not be fully open to explore. Mondays, evenings from Tuesday to Sunday, and public holidays have reduced admission to certain areas.

Historical Route

This is the full Malbork Castle experience. It covers all of the castle’s museum interiors and grounds and takes around 3 hours to complete. The Historical Route is only available from Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (last admission at 5:00 pm).

• Adults : 70 PLN ($15.80 USD)
• Children under 7 : Free

This is a reduced route that’s available all day Monday and from 5:15 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday. It covers the castle’s exterior grounds, including courtyards, gardens, and defensive walls. The Green Route takes about 1 hour to complete.

Monday : Free

Tuesday through Sunday :

• Adults : 30 PLN ($6.77 USD)

For more information on pricing and routes, check out Malbork Castle’s ticket website .

• With both routes, you’ll need to follow either an audio guide (included in the ticket price) or a human guide (250 PLN/$56 USD, can be booked for groups up to 30 people).
• The audio guide does a great job of guiding you through the castle because it works using GPS. Once it’s explained the story of where you currently are, it tells you how to get to your next destination.
• Audio guides are available in Polish, German, English, Russian, Italian, French, Lithuanian, Hungarian, and Czech.
• There are discount tickets available for students, teachers, and seniors over 65.
• You can either buy tickets when you get there or in advance online. I’d recommend getting them in advance to avoid long lines!

Best things to see at Malbork Castle

As the largest castle in the world, Malbork Castle offers a lot of cool things to see. It’s divided into three separate parts: the lower castle, the middle castle, and the high castle. Here are a few highlights that you shouldn’t miss.

Castle grounds

The outside grounds are where you’ll start your visit to Malbork Castle. The Entrance Gate , a huge door with a fortified drawbridge, is the first sight you’ll see in the lower castle. You’ll also snake through several beautiful gardens and terraces as you make your way through the tour.

The main attraction of the Malbork Castle grounds is the large inner courtyard . The Teutonic Knights installed the well in the center of the courtyard so they could still have fresh water in the event of a siege. (The more you know!)

Museum & interiors

In Malbork Castle’s interior rooms, you’ll find relics, art, and sculptures dating back hundreds of years. There are also depictions of everyday life during the time of the Teutonic Knights.

Here are some can’t-miss rooms:

• Grand Refectory : The largest hall in the castle
• Amber collection : An exhibition of ancient Polish & European amber
• Chapter room : A decorative hall with stained glass mirrors

If you want the best views of Malbork Castle’s grounds, make sure to head up to the tower viewpoint. You’ll need to purchase a separate ticket at the entrance that costs a few złoty. Once you climb up a few sets of staircases, you’ll be met with a lovely view of the castle and the neighboring Nogat River.

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Malbork castle faq, why is malbork castle a unesco world heritage site.

As the largest castle in the world, Malbork Castle is a great example of medieval construction methods used on a large scale. Its reconstruction after World War II is also a symbol of power and cultural tradition within Poland.

Is Malbork Castle worth visiting?

Yes! If you love art, history, or beautiful buildings, you’ll have a good time visiting Malbork Castle. For the best experience, try to visit earlier in the day and make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

How much time does it take to visit Malbork Castle?

Generally, you can expect to spend at least 3 hours visiting Malbork Castle. If you’re doing it as a day trip from Gdańsk, aim to spend at least half a day to factor in travel time.

If you’re on a serious time crunch, you can opt to tour the Green Route, a shortened version of the full castle tour that takes about an hour to complete. The Green Route is only offered on Mondays or evenings from Tuesday to Sunday.

The best view of Malbork Castle can be found just across the Nogat River. Once you exit the castle, cross the pedestrian bridge across the river. You can find the exact spot as “ Panorama Zamku w Malborku ” on Google Maps.

More things to do near Gdańsk

Gdańsk is a charming and unique city about 60 km (37 mi) northwest from Malbork Castle. It’s worth spending a few days here and it makes a great base to take other day trips in the region.

Here are some of the best things to do in Gdańsk :

• St. Mary’s Church : Climb to the top for awesome panoramic views of the city
• Mariacka : Small street with amber shops
• Długi Targ (Long Market) : Colorful square with shops and restaurants
• Green Gate : 16th-century gate with a museum
• Oliwski Park : Green space with botanical gardens

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Malbork Castle Guided Tour from Gdansk

A visit to one of the largest castles in the world located in northern Poland

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On this six-hour guided tour, you will have the opportunity to visit Malbork Castle – a 13th-century medieval fortress built by the Teutonic Order. With grounds spanning more than 143,000 square yards, Malbork is one of the largest castles in the world.

Departing from Gdansk, you'll travel by minibus to Malbork, Poland, where your guide will lead you on a guided visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you browse the museum's exhibits, you'll have the chance to take in its vast 40,000-piece collection. Among the highlights are medieval armor, weaponry, coins, flags and antique amber objects.

• Chance to visit the world's largest castle
• Over 40,000 medieval artifacts on display
• Opportunity to step inside St. Mary’s Church

What's included

• Hotel pickup (optional)
• Guide services in English
• Admission and insurance
• Round-trip transportation

What's Not Included

• Tips (optional)

Additional information

A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to go ahead.

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 16 participants.

Please note that the guided visit of Malbork Castle lasts 3–3.5 hours.

Please note that the tour's duration is approximate and may change due to traffic conditions.

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

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Tour to Malbork Castle from Gdansk

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We take you to the former capital of the Teutonic State where you can admire the famous castle of the Teutonic Knights. This huge brick castle on the river is one of the most imposing medieval defensive structures in Europe, put by UNESCO on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The castle is surrounded by belts of defensive walls with gates and towers. The first major phase of the building (from the end of 13th century) was the Assembly Castle, a fortified monastery later known as the Upper Castle. The Middle Castle was built after 1310 and the Palace of the Grand Master was begun in 1382-1399.

Today the castle is the museum. Apart from its fine Gothic interiors and details of design, it contains collection of amber artefacts, works of artistic handicraft, porcelain and faience, Gothic sculptures and historic weapons.

We offer regular group tour to Malbork Castle from Gdansk

Tour itinerary:

• 9:30 a.m. pick up from centrally located meeting point by Hotel Hilton (1 Targ Rybny Street)
• approx 1 hour and 15 minutes driving by air-conditioned vehicle to Malbork Castle Museum
• entrance to the Castle with audio-guide in your language
• visiting for approx 3 hours
• driving back to Gdansk in the same vehicle

Whole tour lasts up to 6 hours

Price: 220 PLN per person

Price includes:

• transport by high quality air-conditioned minivans or minibus
• departure from meeting point in the centre of Gdansk (Hotel Hilton, 1 Targ Rybny Street)
• entrance tickets to Malbork Castle Museum
• visiting with audio guide in chosen language for up to 3 hours
• english speaking driver assistance
• audio-guides are available in English, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, French and Polish

Tour available every Saturday and Sunday

We also organize private tours to Malbork Castle on request every day except Mondays (Museum is closed on Mondays)

Private tour to Malbork Castle

We offer private tours to Malbork Castle from Gdansk which include:

• hotel pick up and drop off at chosen time
• service of private car with private English-speaking driver
• entrance tickets to Malbork Castle
• sightseeing for up to 3 hours with audio-guide in English, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, French or Polish
• 700 PLN per person (1 person)
• 380 PLN per person (2 persons)
• 270 PLN per person (3 persons)
• 250 PLN per person (4 persons)
• 220 PLN per person (5 persons)
• 200 PLN per person (6 persons)

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