Krakow Pub Crawl: Old Town Bars & Clubs with Shots

Old Town nightlife crawl with welcome shots and club entry

You’ll join fellow travelers for a guided Krakow pub crawl through Old Town’s bars and clubs, complete with free welcome shots at every stop and skipping the lines into each venue. You’ll laugh over drinking games, wander cobbled streets at night with your group, and end up dancing with new friends: maybe even surprising yourself along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Main Market Square10m
2. Wawel Royal Castle10m
3. Great Barbican10m
4. St. Mary's Basilica10m
5. Tempel Synagogue20m
6. Remuh Synagogue10m

Krakow nightlife pub crawl

• Meet guide in Old Town
• Have welcome shot at first bar
• Spend 1 hour at first bar
• Enter second nightclub with free shots
• Spend 1 hour at second nightclub
• Enter third nightclub with free shots
• Spend 1 hour at third nightclub
• Enter final nightclub with free shots
• Stay as long as you like at final club

The experience

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a Krakow pub crawl, I mean, how different could it be? But standing in the middle of Old Town with a bunch of strangers (all looking equally nervous or excited), I realized this was going to be its own kind of adventure. Our guide, Kuba, had this way of making everyone relax right away. He even remembered everyone’s names after the first bar, which honestly impressed me more than the vodka did.

The first place was small, kind of dim but warm inside. You could smell something sweet and sharp from the bar, cherry maybe? The welcome shot burned less than I thought it would. We played some ridiculous drinking game where you had to say Polish tongue twisters (I failed spectacularly). There was music in the background but mostly people just laughing at each other’s attempts. Walking between bars through those old cobblestone streets felt almost surreal: like we were sneaking out after curfew or something. The city at night is loud in some corners and totally hushed in others.

By the time we hit the second club (free entrance again, no waiting outside shivering), I’d already swapped stories with people from three countries. The lights were blue and pink, everything sort of blurred at the edges. Someone spilled their shot on my shoe and apologized in French. We both just laughed about it. Kuba kept us moving but never rushed anyone. There was one moment in the third club where I just stopped dancing for a second and watched everyone: all these people who didn’t know each other two hours ago now singing together under strobe lights. Weirdly moving. And yeah, you can stay as long as you want at the last spot, though honestly my feet gave up before my spirit did.

What’s included

Your night out includes a professional local guide leading your group through two bars and two clubs in Krakow’s Old Town, free VIP entry to every venue (no waiting outside), plus a welcome shot served to you at each stop along the way before you’re free to dance until late if you want.

Options for this experience

3 options

English10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours

Russian10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours

German10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

How many bars or clubs do you visit on this Krakow pub crawl?

The tour includes two bars and two nightclubs in Krakow’s Old Town.

Are welcome shots included at every stop?

Yes, you get one free welcome shot at each bar or club visited during the crawl.

Does the Krakow pub crawl include skipping lines at clubs?

Yes, your ticket includes VIP entry so you can skip lines at all venues.

Is there a local guide during the pub crawl?

Yes, a professional local guide leads the group throughout the night.

How long do you spend at each location?

You spend about one hour at each bar or club before moving to the next.

Can I stay longer at any of the clubs?

You can stay as long as you like at the final nightclub on the route.

Is transportation provided between venues?

No transport is needed. All venues are within walking distance in Old Town Krakow.

Is this pub crawl suitable for everyone?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for those with spinal or heart issues.