Krakow · KRAKOW BEER AND BREWERY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 krakow beer and brewery tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend 150 minutes with an English- or German-speaking guide in three Krakow pubs. Taste Polish classics, unusual craft beers, Pilsner, and historic Grodzisk, while guides such as Thomas and Maciej explain brewing, tasting, and Poland’s growing beer scene.
“It wad very nice. The guide was super nice and funny! Good beer.”
Meet your guide at Hotel Wyspiański at 4 p.m. and travel to a Krakow brewery for about three hours of beer tasting and microbrewing insight. The tour suits groups, celebrations, and casual beer fans. Pickup is offered, and the experience returns to the starting point.
“We did not get to experience the trip. It was cancelled on the day and we were only told when we were in Krakow 16 guests waiting in the heavy rain at the meeting point, only to find no one would ever meet us. I had to call Viator to find out that Hoppy Tours told Viator, buRead more”
Meet your English-speaking guide by Kraków’s Old Synagogue in Kazimierz for a relaxed tasting of eight Polish craft beers in three local pubs. You’ll learn how small-batch brewing works, compare styles, enjoy light snacks, and hear practical tips from guides such as Tomás.
“wonderful guide who knows his beer. very good beer and many flavors. recommended. an absolutely wonderful evening”
Spend two to three hours around Krakow’s Main Square tasting at least four Polish craft beers and five pierogi varieties. A local English-speaking guide, including Antek on some departures, adds city stories, bar stops, and practical food guidance. Water and soft drinks are available for non-beer drinkers.
“Although the guide was nice, we only got 2 beers. I’m not sure they were true craft beers either. We did have 3 vodkas but I wasn’t aware these are substitutes - I’d have chosen beer each time. For those considering, our schedule was: Bar 1 - vodka Restaurant for pierogi’s Bar 2 - 1 beer Bar 3 - 1 beer and 2 vodkas (at the same time) Tour was about 2 hours”
Join an English-speaking guide for 2.5 hours at three Krakow pubs and breweries. Taste six Polish beers, from a popular 330ml pour to four 125ml craft samples, with traditional snacks and practical insight into local drinking customs.
“The tour was great, our guide was great. There were six of us and it was just us (I don't know if that's usual). There was also a Polish specialty, plenty of it for us and really tasty! And we, as a group of girls only, found that there was really a lot of beer. In addition, the guide happened to be able to speak German, so he spontaneously held the tour in German. Great!!!!”
Spend 150 minutes in Krakow's Kazimierz district tasting eight 100 ml Polish beers, learning about brewing and local history, and visiting pubs with a private English-speaking guide. Guides named Piotr and Jacob have led recent tours, though snacks and beer explanations may vary by stop.
“Our guide Jacob, was fantastic. He taught us a lot about Polish history and its beers.”
Spend four hours tasting Krakow with an English-speaking guide. Try obwarzanek, zapiekanka, pierogi at Stary Kleparz, pickles, sausages, sweets, Polish spirits, and eight 100 ml craft beers while exploring the Main Market area and Kazimierz. Guides such as Piotr and Damian add food and beer know-how.
“Damian was a great guide. He took us on an interesting food route and answered all our questions about the town. His craft beer knowledge is extensive and he adjusted the tasting to match the beers we were interested in. Highly recommend and be prepared for his quiz questions along the way.”
Meet near Krakow’s Bagatela Theatre and make your way to a city-center microbrewery for a two-course Polish meal. Expect soup in a bread bowl, beer-marinated pork knuckle, and one liter of beer per person. Request a non-pork menu in advance, and confirm the restaurant details before setting out.
“Unfortunately, this activity is not as described. Description states this is a private dinner; it is not. You're in a regular restaurant with several other diners. Next, it states soup, salad and beer are included. I was brought a small salad with my Read more”
Join a private beer expert in Krakow Old Town for 2 to 4 hours of Polish beer, food, and local stories. Taste 7 to 13 popular, regional, and craft beers at carefully chosen pubs, restaurants, and PRL-style bars. Guides such as Tom, Mikel, Pavel, and Tomz have led this relaxed evening tour.
“Good selection of beers, nice pubs, and Pavel the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Krakow’s Old Synagogue and spend 2.5 hours sampling eight Polish beers. You’ll visit pubs, larger brewery venues, and microbreweries for popular, regional, and craft pours, with salty snacks included. The tour is for adults only.
Follow a local guide from Szeroka Street to Krakow’s Main Market Square, stopping at several less-touristy pubs for regional and craft Polish beers. You’ll taste eight listed beers, or possibly nine according to the tour summary, hear about brewing traditions, and share salty Polish snacks in a small group.
“Went to the zoo to fill our day up as our planned trip was cancelled. We are staying by the main square so it’s a distance to the zoo. We downloaded ‘bolt’ polands version of Uber. And it only cost 20zlt to get there (15min drive)”
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