Poland · VODKA TASTINGS IN KRAKOW
The good ones go early in summer and on every long weekend. These 13 vodka tastings in Krakow are the ones to book before you fly, with what each includes and how they differ.
Walk Kraków’s Old Town with guides such as Martyna, Natalia, Paulina, or Blanka, tasting seven clear and flavored Polish vodkas at atmospheric bars and cafés. You’ll also try Polish tapas and sweet and savory pierogi. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours, runs in English, and caps groups at 15 people.
“Amazing experience. Lots of unique bars and locations. Tour guide was fantastic - lots of info and great fun!”
Follow a guide through Krakow’s Kazimierz and Old Town for 10 Polish tastings, including zapiekanka, pierogi, bigos, oscypek, pączek and vodka. You’ll walk from plac Nowy to Floriańska in about three hours, with shared and private options, groups capped at 12, and guides such as Ilona, Hannah and Ronnie.
“Ilona was a wonderful guide who brought the cuisine and city to life with stories and history. Great food and brilliant guide!”
Spend 2.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Maja, Magda, Paulina, or Natalia, tasting seven clear and flavored vodkas across Kraków’s Old Town. You’ll stop for Polish tapas, cured meats, mountain cheeses, and sweet and savory pierogi while learning how vodka fits Polish culture.
“The food, vodka and venues were all perfect, and Magdalena was a perfect tour guide. We wouldn't change a thing and would recommend the tour to anyone.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at LostBar near Krakow’s Market Square for eight Polish vodka tastings, including craft and flavored varieties. In a private vodka room, learn about production and Polish drinking customs while pairing each pour with pierogi, pate, sausage, pickles, and sheep cheese. Guides such as Kate, Julia, and Philip bring plenty of personality.
“Our hostess Kate was so informative and the personal touches added so much to this experience. The session included 8 shots with tapas. Before each shot Kate gave us the background to it. Her description was spot on .”
Meet your English-speaking guide beneath the blue umbrella by St. Mary’s Basilica, then walk to two Krakow restaurants for Polish dishes, vodka, and food stories. Expect pierogi, zurek, mountain cheese, stews, dessert, and four vodka flavours. Guides may include Dale, Alex, Kamil, or Wayne.
“The tour was really good and gave us a really informative and detailed insight to Polish food and customs. We did this on our first night in Krakow so we had a knowledge of food for the rest of our trip. We always enjoy trying to eat as many local meals or items as possible so this was a great introduction for that. Dale was great and had lots of stories and knowledge of Krakow and it's history. He took us to a bar after for more vodkas. I had to call it a night fairly early which was a shame! Otherwise, this was a great night and I highly…”
Meet your English-speaking guide at 7:30 pm in Krakow’s Old Town for a 2.5-hour walk through local restaurants and bars. Expect Polish soup, pierogi, bigos, highland cheese, dessert, and four traditional vodkas. Guides such as Dale, Aleks, and Kamil add food stories, vodka lore, and practical Krakow tips.
“Dale was fantastic. Very informative, organised and answered any questions that was asked. He enhanced our visit to Krakow immensely and would highly recommend doing this tour and any walking tours (we did 2).”
Visit Krakow’s Vodka Factory Museum in the former Polmos distillery at Fabryczna City. Take your time through seven multimedia halls with an audio guide in five languages, then finish with a vodka tasting. The visit takes about 90 minutes, though you can stay longer. Confirm your entry time before arriving.
“high price for the experience. the most interesting part is the tasting at the end ...”
Spend about two and a half hours with guides such as Kamila, Magda, Camila, or George, visiting four to five local pubs and restaurants in Krakow’s Old Town and Kazimierz. Taste six to seven Polish vodkas, sample traditional drinking snacks, hear stories about Polish customs, and leave with tips for the rest of your stay.
“Our tour guide was Kamila. There were supposed to be 5 in our tour, but 3 cancelled. Better for my wife and I, as we had Kamila's full attention. We toured four locations, sampling food and vodka in each. She took us to great restaurants that the locals frequent, not the tourist locals. Kamila was extremely knowledgeable about the vodkas she introduced us to. We also got involved in discussions about Polish history and culture, all very enlightening. I highly recommend this tour.”
Meet your English-speaking vodka expert, possibly Tomasz Raczkowski, at Bonobo Cafe in Krakow’s Old Town. Over about 2.5 hours, visit four pubs and shot bars, taste six Polish vodkas, including flavored vodka, liqueur, and flaming absinthe, and learn the customs behind each drink.
“Our guide was very friendly happy and approachable he made it a fun evening”
Spend four hours with an English-speaking local guide in Nowa Huta, Krakow’s planned communist-era district. Visit a Cold War shelter museum, walk its grand avenues, taste zapiekanka and vodka, and finish at Arka Pana church. Guides such as Anna and Marta bring personal stories of life and protest under socialism. Groups are limited to 12.
“It does require some walking. But the ground is level, the guide adjusts his/her pace to your comfort and there's lots to look at. Guide is very k knowledgeable about the history of the community AND how it continues to function today. Opportunity for coffee and a bite to eat. Lovely produce market the day I was there.The Easy, comfortable tram ride back to where ver you want to be in Krakow. My guide, Marta, was a superior guide in all respects.”
Spend 2 to 4 hours with a licensed guide such as Michael or Maciej, visiting four Krakow venues and tasting seven Polish vodkas, including grass, hazelnut, tincture, potato, Baczewski, and flaming absinthe shots. Traditional appetizers, Polish customs, and stories about weddings, family gatherings, and the vodka debate between Poland and Russia are part of the evening.
“Vår guide var kunnskapsrik både på vodka og historie ang byen osv. Andefales og prøve”
Spend about three and a half hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tomasz, visiting three or four Krakow bars and restaurants. Taste at least six Polish vodkas and five food pairings, hear stories about vodka and local customs, and finish near Plac Szczepański. The group is limited to eight people.
“I gave 5 stars because the tour and guide were great. It started off terrible. Our ticket had the wrong address. It sent us about 45 minutes in the opposite direction our Uber was 290 PLN each way. The operator was not very nice at first but when he realized it was Viator's fault was sorry and swears he will make it right. The cost from our hotel to the correct location was 26.12 PLN in an Uber. I hope to hear from him soon, so double check the address you are given. Now onto the tour. Our guide waited for us because of the mix up, he was so…”
Spend about 90 minutes at Krakow’s Polish Vodka Museum, set inside an old factory with nearly 1,500 square meters of exhibits. Your audio guide leads you through seven themed halls covering vodka, production, Polish customs, and trade. Adults can finish with a tasting, while minors may tour without alcohol.
“Very nice place and friendly staff. The museum was fascinating and it was very cool learning about the production and history of vodka and Poland. The tasting was also very nice at the end of the museum visit. Definitely worth a visit and definitely a place I'd go back to.”
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