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Secret Food Tours: Krakow
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3 hours
5 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
Award winning
What you'll do
On our Secret Food Tour: Krakow, you'll explore our rich history of royal feasts and simple fare, with family stories told around the table. Each of the traditional, delicious dishes are prepared with high-quality ingredients and served by welcoming, hospitable locals.
Enjoy traditional Polish dishes, including the authentic regional potato pancakes with smoked sheep cheese and a glass of a famous local wheat beer; a popular communist-era appetizer of herrings in oil served with a shot of Bison Grass vodka, and a secret traditional meal that guarantees you will fall in love with Polish cuisine.
Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.
- We start the tour at the beginning of the medieval Royal Route by the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate, where you'll try a typical Cracovian snack: a salted bagel.
- From the Barbican, we head towards the Szczepanski Square and one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the Old Town - the Palace of Fine Arts. We'll visit a local tavern for a unique opportunity to try a regional Highlanders' smoked sheep cheese from the Podhale region, famous oscypek with cranberry jelly, and a baked potato pancake moskole with garlic butter — with a glass of regional Okocim wheat beer.
- We head towards the biggest medieval main square in Europe and to our next stop, famous local pub, where we'll taste a favorite Polish appetizer of herrings in oil with onion or herring tartare (depending on availability) served with a shot of Bison Grass Vodka.
- We'll conclude our tour in one of the most picturesque places in the city, Wawel Hill. Here we'll try the famous Polish Pope's cream cake or traditional Polish apple pie with a glass of famous Polish lager beer.
- And yes! Our delicious Secret Dish will be waiting for you in a secret place.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, you'll enjoy the following in addition to the drinks already served on the tour:
- Shot of Polish traditional mead Krupnik
- Polish regional wine
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Book Your Tour
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
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Secret Food Tour: Krakow
What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Polish salted bagel (obwarzanek)
- Smoked sheep cheese (oscypek) with cranberry jelly
- Baked potato pancakes with garlic butter
- Herring in oil with diced onion (or herring tartare)
- Sweet Polish pastry
- Fresh breads
- Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Homemade fruit drink, kompot
- The best Polish beer
- A shot of Bison Grass vodka
- Water
- Non-alcoholic options
- For more drinks see upgrade above
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY THE ROYAL ROUTE AND THE OLD TOWN?
The Old Town is a magical place. For many centuries, kings, queens, and their guests came to Kraków through St. Florian's Gate, past the main market square, and continued along Grodzka Street to the Wawel Castle. Today the Royal Route is still as vibrant and lively as ever, retaining its royal splendor. Here you'll find perfectly preserved medieval architectural structures, some of the most magnificent in Europe, including beautiful residences, centuries-old churches, majestic university buildings, and a renaissance castle and gardens at Wawel Hill.
The main market square is the heart of the city, designed eight centuries ago to meet the needs of merchants. Today the taverns and inns surrounding the center have been replaced by restaurants, clubs, and coffee shops. The Cloth Hall dominates the middle of the square, and features stalls with local souvenirs, works of art, and jewellery.
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Health & Safety Standards
At Secret Food Tours we take your health and the health of our staff very seriously. To be sure that you can enjoy our tours with the maximum protection we have put in place some strict measures.
Meeting Spot
We'll meet at the Barbican, near St. Florian's Gate. Please email us.
Mon - Sun 12:00 p.m.
Barbican
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY THE ROYAL ROUTE AND THE OLD TOWN?
The Old Town is a magical place. For many centuries, kings, queens, and their guests came to Kraków through St. Florian's Gate, past the main market square, and continued along Grodzka Street to the Wawel Castle. Today the Royal Route is still as vibrant and lively as ever, retaining its royal splendor. Here you'll find perfectly preserved medieval architectural structures, some of the most magnificent in Europe, including beautiful residences, centuries-old churches, majestic university buildings, and a renaissance castle and gardens at Wawel Hill.
The main market square is the heart of the city, designed eight centuries ago to meet the needs of merchants. Today the taverns and inns surrounding the center have been replaced by restaurants, clubs, and coffee shops. The Cloth Hall dominates the middle of the square, and features stalls with local souvenirs, works of art, and jewellery.
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Frequently asked Questions
Health & Safety Standards
Health & Safety Standards
At Secret Food Tours we take your health and the health of our staff very seriously. To be sure that you can enjoy our tours with the maximum protection we have put in place some strict measures.
- We have been certified by We're Good To Go
- We make sure that all our partners and our own places are disinfected after each tour
- All our guide have been trained on health and safety measures
- Masks and hand sanitizers should be used on all our tours by our guides
- Guests must bring their own mask
- We keep our group small and we offer private tours
How do I order?
That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you 2 drinks.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
The meeting spot is at the Barbican, nearby St. Florian's Gate. Our guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella and a big smile!
»»CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS««
Where the tour will end?
Krakow tour ends at the Wawel Castle courtyard.
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are more than welcome on our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.
Is there enough food during your tour?
Our tours provide our customers with a lot of food. Trust us, you will not need to eat a meal after our food tour!
Where do I add my discount voucher?
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.
Is there a lot of walking?
To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1 hour walking but it's not too difficult and there are is only one short (ca. 50 meters) part to get to the Wawel but it's quite easy to go uphill. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
How many people max are on this tour?
We take 12 people maximum. If your are a group of more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own cheese and meat?
Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.
Where does your food come from?
We work only with best eateries and pubs in the Krakow Old Town. The food and drink we buy is top-quality, fresh and local!
What if it rains or I change my plans?
The weather in Krakow is unfortunately quite unpredictable. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this. For more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
