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Eat Polska
A Polish food tour company with local guides in Kraków, running a half-day tasting tour, a vodka tour of three or four bars and a pierogi-making class.
At a glance
- Type
- Food and vodka tours
- Area
- Old Town and Kazimierz, Kraków, Poland
- Official site
- eatpolska.com
Good to know
- Half-day food tour
- Vodka tour
- Pierogi class
- Local Polish guides
Why we recommend it
Eat Polska runs food and drink tours in three Polish cities, Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk, and its guides are Polish locals who live in the cities where they work. The company has been operating since 2013 and describes itself as not just another tour company. For visitors who want to understand what they are eating, a guided tasting is a useful way to spend a few hours in Kraków.
In Kraków the company offers three main experiences. The Food Tour is the flagship: a half-day outing in which the group tastes fine cooking in four or more different places. The Vodka Tour visits three or four bars and restaurants. The Pierogi Class is a hands-on session in which you learn to make the dumplings yourself, a good option for a rainy day.
Choosing between them depends on your interests and the shape of your trip. If you only have time for one, the Food Tour gives the broadest introduction and covers the most ground. The Vodka Tour is better suited to an evening, when bars are at their liveliest, while the Pierogi Class is a good fit for anyone who likes to cook at home and wants a skill to take back with them. Doing a food tour with a local is also a chance to ask questions about everyday Polish life, from where locals shop to which dishes are eaten at family celebrations.
The tours suit first-time visitors who want an overview of Polish food early in their stay, food lovers who want to go deeper, and couples or solo travellers who enjoy meeting other people over a meal. Doing the food tour on your first or second day pays off later, since you will know which dishes to look out for and which places are worth returning to. Arrive hungry, as the half-day tour adds up to a substantial meal, and tell the company in advance about any allergies or dietary needs.
The Vodka Tour is for adults only and involves several drinks, so plan a quiet morning afterwards and avoid booking it the night before an early start or a day trip to Wieliczka or Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Bookings are handled through the Eat Polska website or by email. It is worth booking well ahead if your dates are fixed, particularly in summer and at weekends.
Eat Polska FAQs
Which tours does Eat Polska run in Kraków?
The Food Tour, the Vodka Tour and the Pierogi Class.
How long is the food tour?
It takes half a day and visits four or more places.
How many places does the vodka tour visit?
Three or four bars and restaurants.
Who are the guides?
Polish locals who live in the cities where they guide.
Can I learn to make pierogi?
Yes. The Pierogi Class is a hands-on cooking session.
In which cities does Eat Polska operate?
Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk.
How do I book?
Through the website or by email at the address listed on it.
When should I take the food tour?
Early in your stay, so you know which dishes and places to look out for afterwards.