Krakow · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & drink experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Kamil, Julia, or Kacper. Visit a wooden highlander village, taste oscypek and Polish vodka, ride to Gubałówka, explore Krupówki, then relax in indoor and outdoor thermal pools.
“Absolutely fabulous day our guide was brilliant, very smooth trip definitely recommend”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, a highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Gubałówka funicular access, free time on Krupówki, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Cyprian and Philip lead the day, which can last 11 to 12 hours.
“Une excursion absolument incroyable à Zakopane ! Le paysage est à couper le souffle et la ville est pleine de charme. Ce qui a vraiment marqué cette expérience, c'est notre guide Cyprian et chauffeur Mike, qui ont été exceptionnels. Le guide était non seulement très professionnel et extrêmement bien informé, mais aussi drôle et toujours au petit soin pour nous, rendant l'excursion encore plus agréable et enrichissante. Le chauffeur, quant à lui, était très sécurisé dans sa conduite et toujours souriant. Grâce à eux, l'excursion a été fluide, amusante et sans stress. Je recommande vivement cette expérience à tous ceux qui souhaitent découvrir Zakopane de manière authentique et conviviale”
Meet at 5 pm by the Three Musicians Fountain in Kazimierz for a three-hour walking feast. Guides such as Magda, Piotr, and Konrad lead you to several local eateries for pierogi, zapiekanka, soups, desserts, two vodkas, beer, and cultural stories. Come hungry and wear good walking shoes.
“Great fun learning the history and tasting some of the local cuisine in the area. Konrad was exceptional and very entertaining. So much food!”
Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned van to wooden Chochołów, Zakopane, and Gubałówka. Your English-speaking guide, such as Mike, Daniel, or Tomek, handles the driving and tickets. Taste smoked oscypek cheese, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then finish with 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie thermal pools.
“Piotrek was a great host and very knowledgeable. Good communication and organisation before hand. 👍”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English or Polish guide, stopping at wooden Chochołów, a cheese and alcohol tasting, Wielka Krokiew, and Jaszczurówka chapel. You get 3.5 hours in Zakopane, including the Gubałówka funicular and Krupówki Street. Guides such as Adam, Maciek, and Ivan are praised for helpful local tips.
“Ivan was a great driver. very informative and talkative. he made the day extra special”
Leave Krakow for a nine-hour small-group or private trip to Chocholow and Zakopane. You will see wooden highlander homes, taste smoked oscypek and Polish vodka, visit Jaszczurowka Chapel and the Great Ski Jump, then ride the Gubalowka funicular with three hours to explore town.
“Wow, what a trip we had to Zakopane! We had a private tour for 6 six adults and Jakub was our guide. Seriously, he was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and went out of his way to help us have a great day. He gave us lots of recommendations for activities and restaurants. This was honestly our best day while visiting Krakow. Having a private tour as well was totally worth the price! Thank you Jakub!”
Meet by Saint Mary’s Church for a 90-minute walk through Krakow’s food traditions. You’ll sample obwarzanek, zapiekanka, pierogi, pickles, kiełbasa, highlander cheeses, sweets, and Polish alcohol while guides such as Joanna, Olga, Alicja, and Mateusz explain the city behind each bite.
“Great food tour hosted by Carolina. It was fast paced but very informative and thoroughly enjoyable. Would recommend.”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane in a small group of up to 15, stopping at Chochołów and Witów for wooden architecture, oscypek, and local spirits. Choose guided sightseeing with cable-car tickets, or transfer-only time to explore Zakopane on your own. Guides include Greg, Jack, Bart, and Matias.
“Tour guide Jack made the trip excellent. He is very knowledgeble and has many stories to tell. A perfect day trip from Krakow if you like to visit the country side and see diffrent architecture.”
Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, oscypek and regional liqueur tastings, free time on Krupówki Street, and a roundtrip Gubałówka funicular ride. Guides such as Olaf, Mirek, Magda, and Simon add local stories and practical tips.
“Magda, Slawek & Piotr enabled us an really exiting trip! Everyone who needs an entertaining, light-hearted informative Escape from the city to the mountains and to Zakopane should definitely join this crew and trip. Regarding to recommendations - it’s one of my KFC: “Krakow first choice” when I’m here next time.”
Spend about three and a half hours eating your way from St. Mary’s Basilica through Krakow’s Old Town to Kazimierz. Expect Polish classics, local drinks, history, and generous portions. Guides including Julia, Jadzia, Amelia, Agata, and Martyna lead the walks in English.
“I have been on many food tours, but few have been as a good as this one. The guide’s knowledge of the city and culture were expansive and of course, all of the food was delicious. Go hungry because there’s a lot to sample!”
Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver such as Mirek, Magda, or Niko. Visit Chochołów’s traditional cheese hut, taste oscypek and regional alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, and explore Krupówki Street.
“Overall had a good time, tour guide was great. Nagging loud fat obnoxious UK women were almost enough to detract from the experience, but you can't fault the tour operator for that”
Walk from Plac Nowy to Floriańska with an English-speaking guide, tasting zapiekanka, beet soup, sausage, pierogi, bigos, oscypek, rose-jam doughnuts, vodka, and a secret dish. Choose a shared group of up to 12 or a private tour, with guides such as Ilona, Hannah, and Ronnie.
“This food tour was the best thing I did in Kraków. The food was amazing, and Ilona was fantastic—super knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane in a small group with an English-speaking host, stopping in Chochołów and Witów for wooden architecture, Oscypek cheese, and spirits. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, browse Krupówki, then spend three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Several tour options are available.
“Amazing trip. I enjoyed seeing different parts of Poland with a really experienced and friendly guide. Zakopane was very busy but he gave us great advice. Thermal pools were just incredible!”
Spend 2.5 hours visiting several Kraków vodka bars with guides such as Maja, Magda, Natalia, Paulina, and Kacper. Taste seven clear and flavored vodkas, Polish tapas, and sweet and savory pierogi while learning about vodka, Polish customs, and the city’s bar culture.
“The whole experience was excellent. Kasper was fantastic he knew what he was talking about and was full of facts and lots of information. He made the night fun, enjoyable and well worth going. Kasper took his time to get to know us and ask questions and allowed us time to ask any. When moving from one place to another he would continue to be informative aswell as making it fun to listen to all the facts. Would highly recommend. We would definitely ask for Kasper as our guide next time. Absolutely amazing guy and made our experience memorable. Well worth the moneyRead more”
Meet your English-speaking guide at LostBar for eight Polish vodka samples, including flavored and craft varieties, paired with pierogi, sausage, pate, pickles, and sheep cheese. Guides such as Kate, Julia, and Philip add stories about Polish culture in a private tasting room.
“It was so much fun! We tried lots of different vodka and learnt so much about each of them! We also tried delicious polish food!”
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