Love, Scandals & Secrets of Old Gdansk – Romantic Stories of the golden age of Gdansk

Step into the golden age of Gdańsk and discover the city through its most powerful force — love. On this storytelling walk, we will go behind the façades of the richest merchant houses and into the private lives of the patrician families who shaped one of the wealthiest cities of 15th–17th-century Europe.

You’ll travel back to a time when Gdańsk was among the richest cities in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Marriages here were not only about romance, but also about power, money and social status. I will share how weddings were arranged, what rules had to be followed to marry into a wealthy family, how proposals were negotiated, and what could happen when a family said “no”.

These are real stories that unfolded in the streets and houses of Gdańsk — some happy and touching, others tragic, dramatic or even scandalous. You’ll hear about forbidden relationships, marriages arranged for business, love stories that reached royal courts, and cases where even royal protection could not guarantee a happy ending. There will also be a tale so famous that it was discussed as far away as Rome.

This is not a classic history tour. It’s a lively, emotional and often surprising journey into the private world of Old Gdańsk — full of secrets, gossip, romance and intrigue. Perfect for anyone who enjoys history told through human stories.