Poland · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Krakow’s Zakopane day trip with Tatra views, oscypek tasting, Gubałówka funicular, and Chocholow thermal baths.
“Brilliant day trip! Our tour guide Milo was excellent and ensured we were well looked after and had lots of interesting knowledge on the local areas. Would definitely recommend!”
Review of a Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Gubałówka funicular, oscypek tasting, Krupówki, and Chocholów thermal baths.
“Beautiful experience with multiple activities throughout the day. Very friendly and attentive guide.Auto-translated”
Taste 13 to 14 Polish dishes, vodka, beer, and local culture on a small-group walking tour through Krakow’s Kazimierz district.
“The food tour is a must do when you visit Krakow! You learn so much about the history as get to taste so many delicious eats. Even though it was freezing outside, I truly didn’t think about it much because it was such a wonderful time. Try to book with Conrad! He was such an amazing and personable guide. I was impressed with his breadth of knowledge, his patience in answering questions, and especially with his ability to remember the names of all 15 of us. He made sure to address us all personally and check in to see if we were enjoying ourselves. I would absolutely do the tour…”
Explore Warsaw’s Polish Vodka Museum, learn its story through interactive galleries, and taste four Polish vodkas for $22.
“Amazing experience! An interactive guided tour that allows you to learn the history of Polish vodka. Our guide, Wojtek, was excellent—very kind, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. The vodka tasting at the end of the tour was also a truly unique experience. In my opinion, this is one of the must-visit museums in Warsaw. It is ideal for families and children as well. The museum is housed in the building of the old factory, which is beautifully restored and very well maintained—an outstanding job has been done. The building also features a restaurant, a café, and a gift shop offering vodka and other products.”
Learn to fold Polish pierogi, eat your creations, and sample liqueurs in a friendly Warsaw cooking class with vegetarian options.
“I recommend anyone traveling to Warsaw to do this class!! We had such an amazing experience. The restaurant was extremely clean, the class was very organized, and our chef taught us so much about polish history and we had so much fun making the pierogis! The people in our class were also quite friendly, which made the whole experience just that much better. After cooking, we sat down family style and ate our work together! The fillings were so yummy, but be advised: you all eat everyone’s work (so if you’re a germaphobe, this may not be for you). The liqueur tasting was also super fun and tasted so good!…”
Review of Krakow’s Zakopane and thermal springs day trip, with mountain views, funicular, oscypek tasting, pickup, and practical tips.
“The guide was a truly lovely man and couldn’t do enough for us. He told us of the history of Chocolow and Zakopane and provided lovely cheese and vodka. He was friendly and took care of everything. The area is spectacularly beautiful and a must for any traveller”
Taste 10-plus Polish dishes in Warsaw’s Old Town, with history, vodka shots, restaurant stops, and a guide-led walk.
“This was a basic introduction to Polish cuisine - mostly pork, cabbage, pierogies, a flavored vodka tasting, frosted donuts. It would have been nice to hear some background about the origins and history of Polish food and its relation to the country's culture and history. But our guide, while a lovely, gracious fellow, had only been in Poland about a year. So he couldn't really impart much detail about the food or background of the restaurants we visited. We also had to walk a very long way to get to 2 of the 5 establishments on the tour. Other food tours we've done were more compact in their route which…”
Review of Krakow’s Zakopane day tour, with mountain views, Gubałówka funicular, cheese and vodka tasting, and hotel pickup.
“We had an amazing small-group tour to Zakopane from Krakow, and our guide Ivan made it unforgettable. He kept us updated via WhatsApp before the trip, and even sent us recommendations for restaurants and bars afterwards. Such a thoughtful touch! Throughout the day, he kept us entertained with fun quiz questions and interesting facts that made us notice things we’d usually overlook. The tour included a tasty cheese tasting, a funicular ride with stunning views, and free time to explore Zakopane at our own pace. With just six people (my partner and I and a lovely family), it felt personal and relaxed. Highly recommend this tour and Ivan!”
Review of Krakow’s Zakopane day trip with Tatra views, Gubałówka funicular, Chocholow village, oscypek cheese, and vodka tasting.
“We enjoyed the scenery, and the history. The guide was very informative.”
Taste obwarzanek, zapiekanka, pierogi, cheese, sausage and vodka while exploring Krakow’s food culture in a small group.
“Brilliant food tour! Our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the beautiful Krakow and its history. The food was fantastic and there was definitely plenty to go round! A highlight of our time in this stunning city and would recommend. Thank you!”
Taste pierogi, Polish vodka, beer, soups, and sweets while walking Warsaw’s historic center on this friendly small-group food tour.
“Mikal was exceptional, he was very knowledgeable about all of the Polish foods and drink. We were treated too, and it was a lovely time meeting new friends”
Visit Zakopane from Krakow for mountain views, Oscypek cheese, village architecture, Gubałówka cable car, and free time on Krupowki.
“Absolutely outstanding day trip ! Peter aka 'Bob' was the perfect tour guide providing superb facts and history of each place we visited . Bob was humerous and engaged the small group of us for the tour throughout the day , felt very spoilt by having him lead on this trip and he went the extra mile for us all for a truly memorable experience in Zakopane tour . Highly recommend this tour and Bob was simply the best !”
Review of the Krakow to Zakopane day tour, with oscypek tasting, Chochołów village, Gubałówka funicular, views, costs, and practical tips.
“the trip was comfortable. the guide was professional and very friendly, cordial and helpful. The rute was o.k.”
Taste 10 Polish dishes across Warsaw restaurants, sample vodka, and learn local food traditions on a 210-minute guided tour.
“Cezar was an excellent guide. He shared a good history of Polish cuisine, which made me appreciate the delicious food more. He also talked about key places in Old Town and their rich history. Very knowledgeable, professional and very pleasant. Highly recommended.”
Review of Gdansk’s 3-hour food and sightseeing tour with Bart, including Polish dishes, vodka, beer, history, price, route, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed the tour very much. We got to know Gdansk. The food and drinks were delicious. The group was fun. It's also recommended if you're traveling alone. Bart had a lot to say about the city and the food and drinks. Thanks, Bart, for the wonderful evening!”
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