Poland · MARKETS
Good market tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Shop Krakow ingredients, make pierogi dough and fillings in a home kitchen, then snack and sip regional spirits with a small group.
“This tour was unbelievable! The experience was one of the highlights of our visit to Krakow! The market, the host, the activities made for an absolutely fantastic afternoon!”
Small-group pierogi class in Krakow with a local market visit, Polish phrases, and a home-cooked meal with beer, tea, and dessert.
“This was such a fun local experience!!! We had such a great time getting to know our host Dominika and learning how to make pierogi. We started the day off by visiting a local market to pick up fresh ingredients. Dominika taught us how to say the ingredients in Polish and allowed us to try ordering them at the stand. Once we picked everything up, we hopped on the tram to her apartment. We were able to try a few local snacks before starting the cooking process. We learned to make the pasta and the inside filling of the pierogis. Once they were assembled and cooked, we sat down to…”
Heated Christmas boat cruise on the Oder River in Wrocław. Festive lights, carols, and a 45 minute ride for about $20 per person.
“Gefallen hat, dass es pünktlich los ging und zeitlich alles nach Plan gelaufen ist. Leider waren nicht genug Sitzplätze im Unterdeck für alle Passagiere vorhanden, sodass man entweder stehen musste oder auf das Oberdeck zum Frieren ging. Durch die vorhandenen Lichterketten innen konnte man außen nicht wirklich viel erkennen. Von den angebotenen Getränken gab es viele nicht. In Summe würde ich es nicht weiter empfehlen.”
2-hour English Krakow Christmas Market tour with Rynek Glowny, Florianska and Stary Kleparz, plus Polish food and chocolate samples, $40.51.
“What a fantastic tour! Suzanna was the most perfect guide. Taking us to multiple spots, gearing it towards our loves (bread baking) giving us traditional Polish foods to try that were some of the most delicious bites we’ve had in Europe. Storytelling like a pro with pictures of the same markets a hundred years before. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better tour.”
Haggle for Soviet relics and vintage treasures at Krakow flea markets with Daniel, live translation, and a historic tram ride.
“Daniel is an excellent guide, and very knowledgeable. He's an outstanding representative for Poland and Cracovians. I highly recommend this activity as the antique and flea markets are huge and rewarding.”
Guided 90-minute Krakow tour of Rynek Underground Museum, skipping the ticket line and walking medieval streets under Main Market.
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