Polish Vodka Masterclass: An Interactive Cultural Experience in Krakow
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Kraków
Discover the secrets of Polish vodka culture in an interactive masterclass in Krakow. Learn about production, flavors, and even how to make vodka at home. Perfect for groups of friends or colleagues.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

HOW MUCH WILL I DRINK?

We will taste different kinds of vodka (at least 6) and typical vodka food (at least 5 tastings). A local experienced guide speaking fluent English will take you to 3 or 4 bars and restaurants in the city centre serving best and most intriguing Polish vodkas to tell you stories, anecdotes and answer million of questions (which we hope you will want to ask!).

Think of the amount of food served on the tour as lunch. As for the alcohol, given the food served and the duration of the tour, the tastings are supposed to make you feel tipsy, but not drunk.

Points of Interest

  • Pałac Pod Baranami

  • plac Szczepański

What's Included
  • Guidance from a local expert
  • 5 unique vodka and food pairings
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and charges
  • Variety of snacks provided
  • Minimum of 6 vodka tastings
  • Local taxes covered
  • Complimentary water at most venues
  • Selection of alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Additional drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

To clarify, this is NOT a raucous bar hop. Our goal is to present a knowledgeable yet entertaining perspective on the Polish vodka tradition.

Known as one of the top vodka producers worldwide, Poland often conjures images of a place where every meal - breakfast, lunch or dinner - is accompanied with a glass of vodka. But are these assumptions accurate? Are Polish vodkas genuinely top-notch? Does vodka even have any taste at all? How is it made, and can it be home-brewed? All of these queries, including the ones you may shy away from asking, will be addressed in our tour.

Given its communal nature, vodka is the star of our tour, making it an ideal choice for gatherings of friends, co-workers and so on. The tour requires a minimum of 2 attendees and can accommodate up to 8 people.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Pałac Pod Baranami
Rynek Główny
Pałac Pod Baranami in Rynek Główny (Main Square), outside Starbucks. You will find our guide carrying a tote bag with Eat Polska logo standing outside of Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Donna_k
Mar 14, 2023
Recommended experience - Very interesting guide. The time went so quick and we learnt so much. We received a detailed write up after to confirm where we had been and what vodkas we had sampled
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Andrea_m
Feb 20, 2023
We love Vodka - I gave 5 stars because the tour and guide were great. It started off terrible. Our ticket had the wrong address. It sent us about 45 minutes in the opposite direction our Uber was 290 PLN each way. The operator was not very nice at first but when he realized it was Viator's fault was sorry and swears he will make it right. The cost from our hotel to the correct location was 26.12 PLN in an Uber. I hope to hear from him soon, so double check the address you are given. Now onto the tour. Our guide waited for us because of the mix up, he was so nice and friendly. He knows his Vodka. We got 8 Vodka samples, no snacks, and not as many food options as advertised but who cares we got extra Vodka. We went back to one of the restaurants the next day because our meal was so good. We also tried to go back to the Vodka infusing store, but they were closed. Sad we didn't get to taste more at the infusion store. The tour time is perfect, long enough to learn a lot, but not too long so you get bored. The group is small, there were only 4 of us, 4 or 6 is perfect, many more and it would lose the personal touch. The little polish lady at the first stop is the owner and you can tell they serve and cook with love. She is adorable. We learned a lot. Our guide even sent follow up of recommendations and info of our tour after the tour. Nice touch. Overall, after the initial address mess we had a fabulous time!
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Callum_r
Jun 16, 2022
Memorable Experience. - Tomasz, the guide, made the whole experience fun and memorable from start to finish. His passion for the topic really shone through and he did everything to make sure we where all, including him, having a great time. The email summary, that he sent the next day, was a brilliant touch. I highly recommend the Vodka tour experience. A++++
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Margaretbc8291km
Oct 19, 2019
Vodka Tour - I was only familiar with vodka in martinis. We had a nice evening with our guide. She had a nice table set with snacks and different vodkas. We enjoyed learning about the history of vodka and how important it is in the Polish Culture especially at weddings. I loved the apple pie shot. Vodka mixed with apple juice and cinnamon, liquid apple pie! Yum! We really enjoyed our evening learning and tasting vodka.
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