The 15 Best Vodka Tastings in Kraków

1.Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours leaving Krakow for the Tatra Mountains, with stops in Chochołów and Witów, a Gubalowka funicular ride, free time on Krupówki Street, and three hours at Chochołowskie Termy. English guides such as Bart, Mirek, Simon, and Niko are praised for clear communication and good organization.

“Brilliant host went through everything with us on the bus...highly recommend viator for all excursions”

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2.Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,832 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with guides such as Oliver or Margaret, taste smoked sheep cheese and local vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, then relax at Terma Bania. Expect a long but well-packed day, hotel pickup options, mountain views, and free time on Krupówki Street.

“from start to finish has been a brilliant day, host was excellent looked after everyone, dont hesitate get booked, we will be doing it again in the summer when we bring our children. thanks for a fantastic day”

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3.The Kraków Vodka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 862 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

Start at IVY Cocktail Bar with a friendly English-speaking guide such as Martyna, Paulina, Natalia, or Blanka. Over 2.5 hours, taste seven Polish vodkas, sample tapas and pierogi, and visit communist-era, candlelit, and homemade-flavored vodka bars in Kraków’s Old Town.

“We had Blanka as our tour guide good fun and very informative about the different kinds of Vodka and Polish culture. Answered all questions and even a few about whiskey. Very entertaining and enjoyable night had by all on tour”

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4.Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Pierogi, Vodka & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

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!”

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5.Zakopane and Thermal Baths with Cable Car, Vodka, Oscypek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Krakow to Chocholow and Zakopane with a guide such as Casper, Mateus, or Mathias. See wooden homes, ride the Gubalowka cable car, taste oscypek and flavored vodka, browse Krupowki Street, then relax for three hours at Chocholowskie Termy.

“The thermal bath was a good surprise Our guide Mathias is so reliable and a very careful driver . He is also always on time when it comes to picking us up . Overall it is a 5 star service and we like the itineraries”

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6.Guided Vodka Tour with Food and Drink Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $87

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”

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7.Vodka Tasting in Hidden Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

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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8.Zakopane, Thermal Baths, Cable Car, Vodka, Oscypek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $55

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a highland village stop, Gubalowka funicular ride, Krupowki shopping, ski-jump views, oscypek and vodka tasting, then three hours at Chocholowska Thermal Baths. Guides such as Kamil, Maciek, Janek, and Hubert provide local tips along the way.

“The guide was amazing. Travel to Zakopane was on a minibus and stopping off on the way for a traditional snack was wonderful. Zakopane was beautiful and the thermal baths were a real treat. A trip you must book!”

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9.6-Course Full Polish Food Tour with Vodka Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · from $70

Meet your English-speaking guide by St. Mary’s Basilica and spend 2.5 hours tasting Polish classics at two Krakow restaurants. Expect pierogi, sour soup, stew, mountain cheese, dessert, and four vodkas, including honey and fruit flavours. Guides such as Dale, Alex, and Kamil add history and local context.

“The tour was really good and gave us a really informative and detailed insight to Polish food and customs. We did this on our first night in Krakow so we had a knowledge of food for the rest of our trip. We always enjoy trying to eat as many local meals or items as possible so this was a great introduction for that. Dale was great and had lots of stories and knowledge of Krakow and it's history. He took us to a bar after for more vodkas. I had to call it a night fairly early which was a shame! Otherwise, this was a great night and I highly…”

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10.6-Course Full Polish Food & Vodka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking guide at 7:30 pm on Krakow’s Main Market Square for a 2.5-hour walk through Old Town restaurants and bars. Expect Polish soup, pierogi, bigos, smoked cheese, apple dessert, and four traditional vodkas. Vegetarian options need advance notice; vegans cannot be accommodated.

“Lovely food tour. All 5 courses were delicious. We went back the next day to get more smoked cheese! I was glad I could take the dessert to go, as I was very full. Not too much walking if you are worried about that.”

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11.Vodka Factory Museum Ticket & Audioguide and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · from $22Best value

Visit Krakow’s Vodka Factory Museum at Fabryczna City, where seven interactive halls trace vodka from medieval stills to industrial bottling. Use the English, German, French, Italian, or Ukrainian audioguide at your own pace, then finish with a vodka tasting. Allow about 90 minutes, or stay longer.

“high price for the experience. the most interesting part is the tasting at the end ...”

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12.Krakow Vodka and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Spend about 2.5 hours with a local guide such as Kamila, Magda, George, or Gurks, visiting four to five Krakow pubs and restaurants. Taste six to seven Polish vodkas, try traditional snacks, and hear how vodka fits into Polish social life.

“Fun night out, It would have been nice to have had a few more people on the tourwe were only 3 - myself, my daughter and 1 other but it was a lovely way to spend an evening. Would definitely recommend.”

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13.EVERYDAY Krakow Vodka Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $164

Meet at Bonobo Cafe in Krakow’s Old Town for a 2.5-hour tasting led in English by a vodka expert such as Tomasz Raczkowski. Sample white and flavored vodkas, liqueur, and flaming absinthe with Polish snacks while visiting four pubs and shot bars in a small group.

“Our guide was very friendly happy and approachable he made it a fun evening”

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14.Nowa Huta Tour from Krakow: Communist City, Vodka & Zapiekanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Anna or Marta exploring Nowa Huta’s Cold War shelter, broad socialist avenues, Arka Pana church, and a local bar. Tram rides, museum entry, zapiekanka, and vodka are included. Expect level walking and a maximum of 12 people.

“This tour exceeded my expectations. My tour guide, Anna, lived through Poland's communist times and as such, was the perfect person to guide me through Nowa Huta. On the bus ride over to Nowa Huta and in the old bomb shelter in the basement of the Nowa Huta museum, I felt like I was a in time capsule listening to her stories of being a student and a protester during the USSR's dominion over Poland. Poland's history between 1945 and 1989 is long and complex and this Nowa Huta tour is a great way to learn about it. You are in luck if you get Anna as your tour guide.…”

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15.Krakow Private Vodka Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $160

Spend 2 to 4 hours with a private licensed guide tasting seven Polish vodkas, from classic white vodka and potato vodka to grass and hazelnut styles. Visit four Krakow venues, try Polish snacks, and learn how vodka fits into weddings, family gatherings, and nights out.

“Michael was een prima gids, veel gevoel voor humor en enthousiast. De verschillende locaties vielen goed mee, de ene al beter dan de andere. Zeker een aanrader voor groepen...”

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