Gdańsk: Olivia Star Sky-High Views, Dinner, and Cocktails

The best part of this outing is the pairing of two very different settings: a tropical garden at ground level and a high viewpoint 130 meters up. You can sip Prosecco among palms, then enjoy pizza and a cocktail while looking across all of the Tricity.

I like the easy, self-guided format and the strong value at $43 per person. I also like that the food and drinks are part of the plan, rather than an extra cost after you reach the top. The main drawback is location: Olivia Star sits in a business district outside central Gdańsk, so it takes extra time to reach if you are staying near the Old Town.

Key points to know before you book

• The view covers the full Tricity: From the 32nd floor, you can look across Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia, Gdańsk Bay, and toward the Hel Peninsula.
• Your meal is built into the ticket: You receive one Italian pizza and one cocktail at Olivia Star.
• Olivia Garden is more than a waiting area: The 800-square-meter indoor garden holds about 4,000 tropical plants from four continents.
• This is not a guided tour: You go to Olivia Star reception and enjoy the garden, viewpoint, meal, and drinks at your own pace.
• The $43 price covers several elements: Entrance tickets, Prosecco, pizza, and a cocktail are all included.
• Plan extra time for the trip from central Gdańsk: The building is outside the historic center in an office and business area.

Two Gdańsk views in one outing

Olivia Star gives you a different way to see Gdańsk. Instead of walking from landmark to landmark, you get a high look at the whole Tricity at once. From the 32nd floor, the view reaches beyond central Gdańsk toward Sopot and Gdynia, with Gdańsk Bay and the Hel Peninsula visible in the distance.

That wider view is useful early in your stay. It helps you understand how the three cities fit together and shows the scale of the coastal region better than a street map can. You can pick out major points on the Tricity map from above, then decide which areas deserve more time at street level.

This is also a pleasant choice when you want an evening out without booking a formal guided program. There is no guide leading a group, no long commentary, and no fixed sightseeing route. You simply use the facilities, enjoy the food and drinks, and spend as long as you like taking in the view within the operating hours of your booking.

Starting with Prosecco in Olivia Garden

Your first stop is Olivia Garden, reached through Olivia Star. The package includes entrance to the garden and a glass of Prosecco. That gives the visit a relaxed start before the higher viewpoint and meal.

The garden covers around 800 square meters and contains about 4,000 tropical plants from four continents. Palms and other exotic greenery create a warm indoor setting that feels far removed from the office district outside. It is not a huge botanical garden, but it is carefully packed with plants and offers a comfortable place to sit with your drink.

I like this part because it slows the outing down. You are not simply taking an elevator to a viewing floor, snapping a few photographs, and leaving. The garden gives you a second atmosphere and makes the package feel like an evening experience rather than a ticket with a meal attached.

There is one practical point to watch. The welcome drink is included, but the arrival process may not always be obvious. Go first to the Olivia Star reception and have your booking ready. The reception or garden staff can direct you to the correct entrance and confirm the Prosecco arrangement.

Some people find the garden smaller than expected. If you are imagining a large public conservatory, keep your expectations modest. Its appeal comes from the dense tropical setting and the contrast with the tower, not from hours of botanical sightseeing.

Reaching the 32nd floor

After Olivia Garden, you head up to the observation floor on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star. The building is the tallest in Northern Poland, and the viewpoint sits about 130 meters above the ground.

The high point of the visit is the view. You can see the full Tricity area, the bay, and the long reach toward the Hel Peninsula. On a clear day, this gives you a strong sense of the coastal setting. It also turns familiar places into a connected picture: Gdańsk is not an isolated Old Town, but part of a long urban strip along the Baltic coast.

The viewpoint is a good place to begin sightseeing because it provides context. If you are visiting for several days, use the view to orient yourself before exploring neighborhoods, beaches, or nearby cities. You may find it especially helpful if you plan to visit both Sopot and Gdynia but are not yet sure how they relate to Gdańsk.

The viewpoint is also the setting for the pizza and cocktail, so you do not need to rush through the view before sitting down. Take time to look around, identify points on the map, and then settle into the meal.

This is not a tour with a guide explaining every landmark. If you want detailed stories about Gdańsk’s past or architecture, you will need a separate walking tour. Olivia Star gives you the high view, the setting, and the food, but the sightseeing is self-directed.

Pizza and a cocktail with the city below

The package includes your choice of an Italian pizza and a cocktail on the 32nd floor. The meal is one medium pizza per person, according to the booking details described by customers, so this works best as a light dinner rather than a large feast.

The pizza receives especially strong praise for taste and quality. It is a practical meal for this kind of outing: easy to share or eat at your table, filling without taking too much time away from the view. The cocktail adds a more polished finish than a simple soft drink, and the drinks are part of what makes the price feel worthwhile.

You can expect the food and cocktail to be served in the high-floor setting rather than in a separate restaurant away from the view. That means the main attraction remains visible while you eat. It also gives the evening a natural rhythm: garden drink first, city view next, then pizza and cocktail.

The cocktail is described as a signature drink, but the supplied details do not specify a fixed cocktail menu or a particular recipe. Your exact choice may depend on the options available on the day. If you have dietary needs or strong preferences, check with the venue before ordering rather than assuming every pizza or drink option is included.

Extra cocktails can be purchased after the included drink. The package price itself remains fixed, but any additional orders are separate. The setting is good for lingering, so you may want to budget for that possibility if you enjoy the first cocktail and want to stay longer.

What $43 gets you

At $43 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Gdańsk from above. You are paying for a combined package rather than an observation ticket alone.

Your price includes:

• Entrance to the Olivia Star observation floor
• Entrance to Olivia Garden
• One glass of Prosecco in the garden
• One Italian pizza
• One cocktail on the 32nd floor

That list matters. If you would otherwise pay separately for a high viewpoint, dinner, and two alcoholic drinks, the package offers solid value. The food and drinks are not token extras. The pizza is treated as a proper meal, and the cocktail is part of the main appeal.

The value is weaker if you only want a quick look at the city. You also need to account for the journey from central Gdańsk. The building is located in an office and business district, and the setting may feel less atmospheric before you reach the garden and tower.

I would consider this package worthwhile if you have at least three nights in Gdańsk and can spare an afternoon or evening away from the Old Town. With only one or two nights, the time spent reaching Olivia Star may compete with central sights.

The booking also allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms make it easier to fit the outing around uncertain sightseeing plans.

Timing, arrival, and the shape of the visit

The activity is valid for one day, with starting times shown when you check availability. A booking described by one customer allowed attendance at any time between noon and 8 p.m., with the table booked automatically. Because the exact arrangement can depend on the selected time, check the confirmation carefully.

Start at Olivia Star reception. This is important because the garden and high-floor parts are separate elements of the same outing. Showing up at the building without first checking in may lead to confusion about where to begin or how to claim the included drink.

Allow enough time to enjoy both spaces. The garden is worth more than a quick pass, and the view deserves time before and after the meal. Since the outing is self-guided, you can set your own pace rather than following a group schedule.

The experience ends back at the meeting point. It does not include transport to or from your hotel, and no guide is listed. You arrange your own journey to Olivia Star and return afterward.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed. The activity also offers skip-the-ticket-line access, which helps reduce waiting at entry, though you still need to report to reception.

Who will enjoy Olivia Star most

This package suits couples looking for a special meal with a view. The Prosecco, garden setting, cocktail, and high-floor dinner give the outing a celebratory feel without requiring a formal event.

It also works well for families and small groups who want a simple plan. Everyone receives the same basic package, and the self-guided setup avoids the need to keep up with a guide. The main question for families is whether the pizza and cocktail format suits everyone in the group.

Photography fans will find plenty to enjoy from the 32nd floor, especially in clear weather. The high viewpoint gives you a broad picture of the coast and the three cities, while Olivia Garden offers a completely different background of palms and tropical plants.

I would not choose this as your only sightseeing activity in Gdańsk. It tells you little about the city’s streets, churches, museums, or maritime past. Think of it as a scenic meal and orientation stop that works alongside walking tours and historic attractions.

It may also disappoint you if you expect a social group excursion. You do not join a group led by a guide, and there is no planned interaction with other people. The experience is essentially a reservation with several included elements.

Small details that can affect the experience

The biggest practical issue is the location. Olivia Star is not in the Old Town, and the surrounding office district may not feel like part of a classic Gdańsk evening. That extra journey is the price of reaching the region’s tallest building.

Arrival instructions can also be slightly unclear. Go directly to reception, confirm the package, and ask where to collect the welcome drink before heading into Olivia Garden. Staff members speak fluent English, which helps if you need to clarify the table, drink, or sequence of stops.

The food and drinks are a strong part of the package, but the outing is still built around the view. Weather and visibility can affect how much you see from the 32nd floor. The provided details do not promise a specific visibility policy or alternate arrangement, so check the venue’s terms if clear views are essential to your plans.

The garden is small enough to visit without a major time commitment. That is an advantage if you want a compact outing, though it may feel limited if you are expecting a full-day conservatory visit.

Should you book this Gdańsk experience?

Book it if you want a meal with a view, value having Prosecco and a cocktail included, and have enough time to travel beyond the historic center. The combination of Olivia Garden, the 32nd-floor viewpoint, pizza, and drinks is unusual and easy to enjoy at your own pace.

Skip it if your stay is very short, you want every hour near the Old Town, or you are looking for a guided history tour. For everyone else, $43 is a fair price for a relaxed afternoon or evening that gives you both a tropical indoor setting and one of the best high views across the Tricity.

FAQ

Where does the activity start?

The activity starts at Olivia Star reception. You should go there first to check in and receive directions for the garden and observation floor.

What food is included?

The package includes your choice of one Italian pizza. The available details describe it as one medium pizza per person.

What drinks are included?

You receive one glass of Prosecco in Olivia Garden and one cocktail on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star.

How high is the viewpoint?

The pizza and cocktail are served on the 32nd floor, about 130 meters above ground level. Olivia Star is the tallest building in Northern Poland.

Is this a guided tour?

No. This is a self-guided activity with entry to Olivia Garden and the observation floor, plus the included food and drinks. No guide is listed.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The booking also offers a reserve-now-and-pay-later option.