15 Krakow Beer Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Guided Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89Our pick

Spend 150 minutes with a local guide in three Krakow bars, tasting Polish beers and learning how to judge them. Expect Pilsner, the smoky Grodzisk beer, and unusual craft brews. Guides may include Thomas, Thomasz, Maciej, or Jimmy. English and German tours are available.

“Our guide Thomas was excellent company and very knowledgeable. He took us to three interesting bars and we tasted some excellent and unusual Polish beers. Definitely take this tour you'll enjoy it!”

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2.Hoppy tours – Krakow brewery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $36Best value

Meet at Hotel Wyspiański at 4 p.m. for a guided outing to a Krakow craft brewery at Kocmyrzowska 4A. You’ll spend about three hours tasting drinks and learning about microbrewing, with the tour ending back at the hotel. Pickup is offered, and mobile tickets keep arrival simple.

“We did not get to experience the trip. It was cancelled on the day and we were only told when we were in Krakow 16 guests waiting in the heavy rain at the meeting point, only to find no one would ever meet us. I had to call Viator to find out that Hoppy Tours told Viator, buRead more”

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3.Krakow 3-Hour Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet in Kazimierz by the Old Synagogue for a relaxed tasting led by a local guide such as Tomás. Visit three Kraków beer bars, sample eight Polish craft beers, enjoy light snacks, and learn how small-batch brewing shapes flavor. The tour is in English and lasts about three hours.

“Tomás was the best guide you could ask for, trying to accommodate special requests, helping us out with amazing restaurant recommendations, and showcasing his deep knowledge. Unfortunately, the beers were not so good - this was the only downside.”

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4.Discover the Best Local Beers in Krakow with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $129

Spend 150 minutes walking Kraków’s Kazimierz with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at selected pubs and breweries to taste eight Polish beers. Expect lagers, wheat beers, IPAs, porters, local snacks, and stories about Poland’s beer traditions. The tour is for adults only.

“Lot's of beer and good quantity. Brilliant information about the city, not so much about the beer, but you can kill two birds with one stone!”

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5.Authentic Beer and Pierogi Tour of Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet near Krakow’s Town Hall Tower for a 2 to 3 hour evening of Polish craft beer, at least five pierogi varieties, and stories around the Main Square. Guide Antek has led especially well-received outings, though you should confirm the beer lineup if beer is your main reason for booking.

“We booked the tour hoping to learn about Krakow, their food and beer and have a guide chat with us. We had so much fun, the guides were knowledgeable, fun, entertaining and personable. Their English was impeccable and they added so much knowledge and history to our night. We didn’t want the night to end!! Highly recommend and would do it again in a heartbeat!”

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6.EVERYDAY Krakow Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $160

Join a licensed English-speaking guide for six Polish beers at three Krakow pubs: one popular lager, one regional beer, and four craft pours. Traditional snacks, local brewing customs, and a small group of up to 15 make this a useful introduction to Krakow’s beer scene.

“The tour was great, our guide was great. There were six of us and it was just us (I don't know if that's usual). There was also a Polish specialty, plenty of it for us and really tasty! And we, as a group of girls only, found that there was really a lot of beer. In addition, the guide happened to be able to speak German, so he spontaneously held the tour in German. Great!!!!”

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7.Craft Beer Tasting City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $129

Spend 150 minutes with a private English-speaking guide in Krakow’s Kazimierz district, tasting eight 100 ml Polish beers with salty snacks. Guides such as Piotr and Jacob have explained both brewing and local history, though snack service and the final tasting have not always been consistent.

“Our guide Jacob, was fantastic. He taught us a lot about Polish history and its beers.”

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8.Krakow’s Local Flavor: Craft Beer and Street Food with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $74

Meet your English-speaking guide at Saint Mary’s Church for a four-hour food and beer walk through Krakow, including Stary Kleparz and Kazimierz. Taste obwarzanek, zapiekanka, pierogi, pickles, sausages, sweets, Polish spirits, and eight 100 ml beers. Guides Piotr and Damian bring strong local food and beer knowledge.

“Damian was a great guide. He took us on an interesting food route and answered all our questions about the town. His craft beer knowledge is extensive and he adjusted the tasting to match the beers we were interested in. Highly recommend and be prepared for his quiz questions along the way.”

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9.Brewery Dinner -center of Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $52

Meet near Krakow’s Bagatela Theatre for a hearty Polish dinner in a city-center microbrewery. Expect soup in a bread bowl, beer-marinated pork knuckle, and 1 liter of house beer per person. Request another menu in advance if you need a non-pork or special-diet meal.

“Had a little trouble finding the restaurant but it was totally worth it. Food was excellent. Very glad I went.”

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10.Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour with a Beer-Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $161

Join a private beer expert in Krakow Old Town for 7 to 13 Polish beers, from major breweries to local craft labels. You will visit two or three pubs, learn brewing customs, and sample Polish snacks or dishes. Past guides include Tom, Mikel, Pavel, and Tomz, though your guide may differ.

“Tom was superb. Very knowledgeable and extremely patient with a bunch of guys having a trip. Beers and food were all superb. I’d recommend both the trip and Tom the guide. 5 stars from us”

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11.Krakow beer review with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at Krakow’s Old Synagogue and spend 2.5 hours tasting eight Polish beers. You’ll sample popular, regional, and craft brews, visit several pubs and microbreweries, and learn about Polish beer and Krakow along the way.

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12.Guided Beer Tour in Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $40

Follow a local guide from Szeroka Street to Krakow’s Main Market Square, stopping at several less-obvious pubs for Polish lagers, regional brews, and craft pours. You’ll taste eight beers, share salty Polish snacks, and hear stories about local brewing in a group of up to 15.

“Went to the zoo to fill our day up as our planned trip was cancelled. We are staying by the main square so it’s a distance to the zoo. We downloaded ‘bolt’ polands version of Uber. And it only cost 20zlt to get there (15min drive)”

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13.Private Shopping Tour with Snacks and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3h 30m · from $175

Spend 210 minutes with a private English-speaking guide in Kazimierz, visiting local boutiques, pottery shops, shoe stores, galleries, and an amber café. Guides such as Joanna and Monika add local stories, while zapiekanka, cake, coffee, and four Polish craft beers keep the shopping lively.

“Our tour guide Joanna was amazing. Learned so much about Kraków. Really benefitted from the personal experience and the treats of Poland.”

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14.EVERYDAY Krakow Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend about two and a half hours tasting Polish beers and paired snacks while walking Krakow’s Old Town. Your English-speaking guide, identified as Michal or Michael in the tour details, adds brewing stories and city history. The small group is limited to 15 people and returns to Mały Rynek 4.

“Michael our tour guide was extremely polite, welcoming and informative. He made this tour lively and fun with some Krakow history thrown in. We would definitely recommend doing this tour.”

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15.Krakow Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour with a Beer-Expert

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162

Meet your English-speaking beer expert at C.K. Browar and spend 2 to 4 hours tasting Polish popular, regional, and craft beers while exploring Krakow’s Old Town. Choose a shorter or longer format, with food served at one venue and all tastings kept private for your group.

“We had a great time. Our guide was great and informative. We visited 4 locations and had a lot of fun.”

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