Top Krakow Food & Drink

Feast your senses on the culinary delights of Krakow on an afternoon or evening food tour of the Kazimierz district. Visit several local favorites to sample up to 15 traditional foods. Feast on Krakow style food, authentic Polish cuisine, Polish vodka and craft beer, and a delicious dessert while learning about the culinary culture of the city from your guide. Receive personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to twelve people. 

Discover Poland’s national spirit on a guided small-group stroll through beautiful Krakow Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dive deep into Polish culture and cuisine as you savor seven different Polish vodkas in some of the city’s best bars and cafés. Along the way, enjoy a wealth of local snacks and a pierogi (dumpling) tasting.

This fantastic pub crawl through Krakow is perfect for travelers who want to discover the most exciting nightlife in the city. You’ll save hours researching where to find the best bars, and instead have a guide to take you to four tried-and-tested bars and clubs. Enjoy contests, prizes, welcome shots, VIP entry, and an hour of unlimited drinks. It’s a great way to make new friends, explore the city, and try delicious drinks too.

Enrich your visit to Krakow by enjoying a home-cooked meal in a local family’s home. After being picked up at your hotel, you’ll travel 10 minutes from Krakow to a home in the countryside. Step inside to enjoy a delicious three-course meal of family recipes. Your menu choices include pierogis, pork chop, rolled cabbage, beet soup, apple cake, and other traditional dishes.

Immerse yourself in Polish culture and watch a traditional folk show during your time in Krakow. Venture to the forest just outside the city to a traditional Polish restaurant for an evening of delicious food and Polish folk music. See dances and chants and admire the colorful costumes from various regions while you enjoy traditional Polish cuisine and unlimited soft drinks, wine, and beer.

Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This 3-hour walking tour checks off all the highlights, including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church; and the historic Cloth Hall.

Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed Auschwitz-Birkenau, a former Nazi concentration camp where more than a million European Jews and other prisoners were confined or killed during World War II. A professional guide sensitively portrays the horrors of the Holocaust as you tour the barracks, watchtowers, railway ramps, gas chambers and crematoriums at the two camps, located in Oświęcim. See poignant museum exhibits and witness moving memorials, where you hear narratives by former detainees and learn of Auschwitz’s liberation in 1945.

Get out of Krakow for the day on this half-day guided tour of the amazing Wieliczka salt mines. Learn about the history of the salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Learn about the creepy side of Krakow with this evening walking tour. Your local guide will regale you with ghost stories, tales of medieval torture, urban legends, and true crime accounts. Make your way to some of the city’s favorite landmarks like St. Mary's Basilica, Collegium Maius, and Katyński's Square, but this time discover their lesser-known dark pasts.

Learn about Poland’s history and visit a former concentration camp—Auschwitz Birkenau, that now acts as a place to remember those who lost their lives there during World War II. Save time planning your own transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. By going on a guided tour, you are able to understand more about the context of the site and the things that happened there.

With such a variety of bars and clubs, it can often be difficult to choose the best nightlife venues in Krakow. Guarantee a great night in Poland’s capital on a Krakow bar crawl, a great choice for solo travelers looking to meet like-minded people. Your evening experience includes an open bar, free shots in each venue, a photographer, and VIP entry to one of Krakow’s hottest nightclubs.

Discover the story of Auschwitz on a full-day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Oświęcim from Krakow. On the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, learn about Auschwitz’s history and visit significant buildings like the prisoner barracks and the unloading bay before you browse exhibits in the UNESCO-listed complex's museum. Round-trip transport from Krakow's Old Town and a boxed lunch is included.

Soak up views of the Tatra Mountains and highland landscapes on this classic Zakopane day trip, with a stop to experience the hot, spring-fed pools and warm water slides of Bukovina Thermal Baths (Termy Bukovina). Ride the Mt. Gubalowka funicular, stroll Krupowki Street, and sample highland smoked cheese: your package includes hotel transfers with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t miss a minute.

Explore Poland’s most prized architectural gem on a guided tour of Wawel Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history of the Gothic hilltop complex, which dates back to the 14th century and was the royal residence of many Polish kings. Skip the entrance lines, and stroll through grand courtyards, regal chambers, chapels and museum galleries while a guide shares tales from the castle’s long and illustrious history.

Forget trying to hail a taxi as you juggle your luggage. Arrange your round-trip airport transfer in advance and skip the hassle of booking a service in Krakow. This convenient form of private transport takes you from Krakow Airport to your hotel, and then back again. Spend more time enjoying your trip and less time puzzling out the logistics. Upon booking you will receive a complimentary gift of a DIY Krakow audio guide in English.

Experience beautiful Krakow from the water with an evening sail down the Wisla River. Over the course of 2 hours, guests enjoy an open bar, drinking games, a magician on board, and a booming sound system. Once the boat docks you’ll skip the line with VIP entry and welcome shots at two of Krakow’s favorite clubs. A professional photographer will tag along to document your night.

Experience the craft beer scene of Poland on a small-group, 3-hour beer tasting tour. In three popular craft beer pubs, sample 10 different beers as your guide to show you the difference between craft beer and typical brews. Educate your palate to recognize the subtle difference between each beer and enjoy some snacks as you drink. On this educational small-group tour — limited to 12 people — receive personalized attention from your guide.

Save time translating menus, and instead, explore the highlights of Krakow’s food scene with a private guide. Learn fun facts about Polish food culture that you likely wouldn’t discover alone, and enjoy 10 different tastings—including sweet treats, savory bites, and local drinks too. Examples of foods you might try include “pierogi”—stuffed dumplings, “ zapiekanki”—an open baguette with delicious toppings, and “kremówka"—a traditional cream cake.

Try a taste of Krakow—and all of Poland—on this fun-filled and delicious tasting tour of the city. With a private guide, you'll traverse the the iconic neighborhoods of Old City and Kazimierz, learning about its history, culture, foods and traditions on the way. We've handpicked the best local food venues for you to try traditional Polish specialities such as craft beer, traditional pierogi (Polish dumplings), placki (potato pancakes), zapiekanka (Polish pizza) and oscypek (cheese) for a truly authentic experience.

Discover the varied delights of Polish cuisine on this small-group walking tour of Krakow. Get an insider’s perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including pierogi (Polish dumplings), bigos (hunter’s stew), and sweet treats.

Get a fresh insight into Kazimierz (Krakow Jewish Quarter) on this intimate private cooking class with a local resident. Join your host in her apartment and prepare Poland’s signature pierogi dumplings to her family recipe, as you learn about Polish customs, food and heritage. Finally, eat your savory dumplings with homemade pickles and your sweet ones with sauce. You'll take home an ebook with recipes for traditional Polish food.

With the help of a true local, you will discover the tastes and traditions of Polish cuisine. You'll learn the whole process of pierogi making and visit the local farmer's market where you'll pick the freshest ingredients and snacks for this experience. You'll cook in a local kitchen and taste some regional alcohol to pair it with Polish food. You'll leave with a full belly and with a greater understanding of Polish traditions and culture.

Go the next step beyond trying the local cuisine in Krakow and actually learn what goes into making the popular Polish dish pierogi in this traditional cooking class. With this small group activity, you’ll shop for ingredients at a local farmer’s market and then learn to authentically make pierogi and maybe even a few Polish words. This tour is suitable for vegetarians and people with simple allergies, while other food restrictions require discussion

Immerse yourself in Polish folklore by having a lively evening of singing, dancing, and incredible cuisine. It’s the perfect way to make the most of limited time in the city. Take the stress out of menu dilemmas by having a delicious 3-course dinner included. Expect to try a variety Polish delicacies as you watch performers dressed in colorful regional costumes telling stories through folk music and dance.