5 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.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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