Krakow Polish Food & Vodka Tasting Tour in Old Town and Jewish Quarter

Explore Krakow’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter on a guided Polish food tasting tour with spirits and Wiśniówka sampling in a social group setting.

Getting started

Meet your local guide at the meeting point linked to your chosen start time: Plac Nowy 9 in the Jewish Quarter for 13:30 and 17:30 departures, or Floriańska Gate in the Old Town for the 14:30 tour. After a short introduction to the route and group, you set off on foot, so arrive on time, wear comfortable walking shoes, and come hungry.

What to expect

Krakow Old Town

Your guided route through Krakow’s Old Town introduces you to central streets and squares where locals eat every day. The focus is on traditional Polish food tastings across multiple locations, paired with commentary about how these dishes fit into Krakow’s history and customs.

Features

• Traditional Polish food tastings across multiple locations give you a progressive meal as you move between Old Town stops, rather than sitting in a single restaurant.
• Polish starters, or zakąski, appear early in the tour, so you taste local specialties the way they are served with meals and in classic bars.
• A pierogi tasting lets you try different varieties of these filled dumplings, helping you notice how fillings and toppings vary between recipes.
• Your expert local guide shares insights into Polish food, culture, and history, connecting each tasting to everyday life in Krakow.

Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)

In the Jewish Quarter around Plac Nowy 9, the tour highlights how Krakow’s culinary traditions show up in busy streets and neighborhood spots. You continue sampling dishes while hearing how this historic district has evolved.

Features

• Polish street food, especially zapiekanka, is part of the experience here, so you can see why this open-faced baguette has become a Krakow staple.
• Spirits tastings take place in this area, with traditional spirits, flavored spirits, and cherry liqueur Wiśniówka served so you can compare styles side by side.
• The social group setting with other guests makes it easy to compare favorites, swap recommendations, and share impressions as you walk.
• Your professional local guide adds cultural context around Kazimierz, linking its streets and venues to wider stories of Polish traditions.

Wrapping up

The guided portion typically concludes in the Jewish Quarter, where you are free to continue exploring Krakow on your own, revisit a favorite spot from the tour, or make your way back through the Old Town at your own pace.