Vodka is woven into Polish history, and Gdańsk has its own distilling tradition: the city is the historic home of Goldwasser, a herbal liqueur famous for the flakes of gold leaf that float in it. This guided tasting, run by a local operator and sold on Tiqets, introduces you to the national spirit in a relaxed, social way. Over about ninety minutes, an English-speaking guide leads a group of up to twenty through six vodka tastings, each paired with food bites, and explains what makes them different: grain and potato vodkas, flavoured and herbal styles, how vodka is traditionally drunk with food rather than on its own, and the toasts and customs that go with it. The tour meets at Długi Targ 44, on the Long Market in the heart of the Main Town, so it fits neatly into an evening after sightseeing. It is a fun way to meet other travellers, and you come away knowing what to order in a Polish bar and which bottles are worth taking home.
Booking: buy through Tiqets, choose your date and time and show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point. Cancellation and rescheduling are free until 23:59 the day before your visit, which makes it easy to fit around the weather and other plans. The listing showed availability in early November. Extra drinks and hotel transfers are not included.
Good to know: the legal drinking age in Poland is 18, so this is an adults-only experience; bring ID. Six tastings with food is a moderate amount, but pace yourself and eat a proper meal before or after. The pairings are part of the point: in Poland, vodka is traditionally served with herring, pickles, cured meats and bread, and the guide explains why.
Who it suits: couples and friends looking for an evening activity, first-timers who want a taste of Polish culture beyond the museums, and anyone curious about the stories behind the bottles. It is not suitable for children or for anyone who does not drink alcohol. Pair it with a walk along the lit Royal Route and dinner in the Main Town.
What to expect
The experience
A guided tasting of six Polish vodkas with traditional food bites, led in English for a group of up to twenty.
Best time
Early evening, after a day of sightseeing and before dinner in the Main Town.
How long
About ninety minutes.
Tips
Bring ID, eat properly before or after, and use the free cancellation until the day before if plans change.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples and friends who want a fun, social introduction to Polish vodka and food customs.
- Families
- Not suitable for children; the legal drinking age in Poland is 18.
- Couples
- Book an early evening slot, then walk the lit Royal Route to dinner.
- Pair with
- The craft beer tour on another evening, or a private cruise on the Motława.
- Time needed
- One and a half hours.
Good questions
How many vodkas are included in the tasting?+
The tour includes six vodka tastings, each paired with food bites. Extra drinks are not included.
Where does the vodka tour start?+
It meets at Długi Targ 44, on the Long Market in the Main Town. Show your smartphone ticket to the guide.
Is the vodka tasting tour in English?+
Yes, it is led by a live guide in English, with a maximum group size of twenty.
Can I cancel the vodka tour?+
Yes, cancellation and rescheduling are free until 23:59 the day before your visit. After that the ticket is non-refundable.
Is there an age limit?+
The legal drinking age in Poland is 18, so the tasting is for adults only. Bring photo ID.
