Krakow: Old Town & Jewish Quarter Food Tour with 10 Tastings
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Taste Krakow with multiple traditional dishes, vodka, and beer on a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter and Old Town. From pierogi to smoked cheese, discover Poland’s flavors, history, and hospitality.
Highlights
- Taste traditional Polish dishes and drinks in Krakow
- Begin in the Jewish Quarter with zapiekanka flatbread
- Sip honey vodka in one of Krakow’s oldest bars
- Enjoy pierogi, bigos, and smoked sheep’s cheese
- Explore Old Town’s medieval square with a local guide
Description
Discover the flavors of Poland on this guided food tour through Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and Old Town. Known for its rich history and warm hospitality, Krakow’s food scene is a delicious mix of royal traditions, peasant fare, and stories passed down through generations.
Led by a local guide, you’ll enjoy 6 tastings and local drinks, from hearty classics to unique specialties. Each stop reveals not just authentic Polish flavors but also the culture, history, and family traditions that make them so meaningful.
Your journey begins in the Jewish Quarter, where you’ll try zapiekanka, a beloved flatbread pizza that has become a local street food icon. Then, step into one of Krakow’s oldest bars to sip a shot of honey-flavored vodka, a sweet and warming Polish favorite.
Next, visit a 100-year-old restaurant to enjoy one of Poland’s most famous soups, crafted from recipes that have stood the test of time. At a historic milk bar, you’ll taste pierogi, the legendary dumplings that symbolize Polish comfort food.
In Krakow’s stunning Old Town, you’ll explore the largest medieval square in Europe before stopping at a local pub to sample bigos, Poland’s famous hunter’s stew, paired with a refreshing local beer. Then, try oscypek, a smoked sheep’s cheese from the mountains, served with tart cranberry jam for a perfect balance of flavors.
Finally, finish your tour with a sweet treat and our Secret Dish, a surprise that will leave you with even more reasons to love Krakow.
By the end, you’ll not only have tasted Poland’s most iconic dishes but also gained a deeper appreciation for Krakow’s culture, history, and timeless traditions.
Includes
Zapiekanka – Krakow’s street pizza: warm flatbread with cheese & mushrooms
Beetroot soup & Polish sausage: hearty, colorful, and full of flavor
Traditional pierogi: handmade dumplings with classic Polish fillings
Bigos – Hunter’s stew: savory cabbage & sausage slow-cooked to perfection
Oscypek with cranberry jam: smoked sheep cheese with sweet-tart jam
Polish doughnut with rose jam: soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet
Honey-flavoured vodka: a warming traditional Polish spirit
Polish beer: local brews to taste the authentic flavors
Kompot – homemade fruit drink: refreshing, naturally sweet, and traditional
Our Secret Dish: a surprise Polish specialty revealed on tour
Important Information
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund