Private Polish Beer Tasting in Gdansk Old Town: 7–13 Beers

Taste your way through Gdansk's beer culture at venues locals choose.

A private beer tasting tour in Gdansk Old Town where you sample 7 to 13 different Polish beers (popular, regional and craft varieties) at 2 to 4 local venues over 2.5 to 4 hours. Your licensed guide leads you through the brewing traditions and customs of Poland, pairing each beer with snacks, appetizers or full dishes depending on the option you pick. The tour stays in the historic Old Town and is available in 11 languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private beer tasting in Gdansk Old Town

• Visit traditional Polish restaurant
• Try regional Polish beers and food
• Visit second bar with PRL design
• Sample popular Polish beer
• Visit impressive brewery on Dluga Street
• Taste classic craft beers
• Visit last pub for craft and regional beers
• Learn about Polish beer culture

The experience

You choose how deep to go. The shortest option runs 2.5 hours and covers 7 beers with snacks across 2 venues; the middle tier stretches to 3 hours with 11 beers and appetizers at 3 places; the longest is a 4-hour feast of 13 beers paired with traditional Polish dishes, appetizers and snacks at 3 venues including a traditional Polish restaurant. Each beer comes in the size the brewery serves it: popular beers arrive in larger pours (0.3 to 0.5 liters), regional ones in smaller measures (0.2 liters), and craft beers in tasting portions (0.125 liters), so you're tasting, not just drinking.

The venues themselves are the point. You'll start at a traditional Polish restaurant where regional beers match the food; move to a bar designed in the style of Poland's communist era, where you'll try the country's most famous mass-market beer; then head to Dluga Street to visit what the guide calls the most impressive brewery in Gdansk, a place tied to the city's nobility and known for classic craft beers. The final stop (on the longer tours) is a pub specializing in original craft beers (acidic, coffee-chocolate, fruit-forward) that you won't find elsewhere. Every venue is chosen for its authentic atmosphere and local following, not for tourists.

Your guide holds an official Gdansk license and speaks your chosen language fluently. They handle the ordering and pacing, so you move through the stops without planning the route or deciding what to try next. The tour stays within the Old Town, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• A licensed Gdansk guide fluent in your chosen language.
• 7, 11 or 13 different Polish beers depending on your option (popular, regional and craft varieties).
• Polish snacks on the 2.5-hour tour, appetizers on the 3-hour tour, or snacks, appetizers and traditional dishes on the 4-hour tour.
• visits to 2 or 3 local venues in Gdansk Old Town chosen for authentic atmosphere and local following.

Options for this experience

9 options

2H:7 Beer& SnackEN,GER,PL,RUSGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 2 hours: Pick this option to taste a basic selection of 7 Polish beers and enjoy some snacks. Visit 2 local venues with a 5-Stars Beer Expert Guide who speaks the language selected at booking fluently. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

2-hour tour: 7 beers and snacks, available in Italian, Spanish and French6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 2 hours: Pick this option to taste a basic selection of 7 Polish beers and enjoy some snacks. Beer and appetizers: Taste 7 beers at 3 different venues (no restaurant). Sample a few selected Polish appetizers. Visit 2 local venues with a 5-Stars Beer Expert Guide who speaks the language selected at booking fluently. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

2-hour tour: 7 beer and snack tour, available in Norwegian and Swedish6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 2 hours: Pick this option to taste a basic selection of 7 Polish beers and enjoy some snacks. Visit 2 local venues with a 5-Stars Beer Expert Guide who speaks the language selected at booking fluently. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

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3H:11 Beers+AppetEN,GER,PL,RUSGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours: Discover Poland's beer culture. Sample 11 different beers paired with appetizers at 3 different venues. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

3H:11 Beers+Appettize IT,SP,FRGuide in Spanish, French or Italian · 6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours: Discover Poland's beer culture. Sample 11 different beers paired with appetizers at 3 different venues. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

3H:11 Beers+Appettizers NOR,SWGuide in Swedish or Norwegian · 6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours: Discover Poland's beer culture. Sample 11 different beers paired with appetizers at 3 different venues. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

4H:13 Beers&Food EN,GER,PL,RUSGuide in 4 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 4 hours: Become a beer expert and indulge in a generous feast of 13 different beers and traditional Polish dishes, appetizers and snacks at 3 different venues, including a traditional Polish restaurant. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

4-hour tour: 13 beers and food, available in Italian, Spanish and French6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 4 hours: Become a beer expert and indulge in a generous feast of 13 different beers and traditional Polish dishes, appetizers and snacks at 3 different venues, including a traditional Polish restaurant. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

4-hour tour: 13 beers and food, available in Norwegian and Swedish6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 4 hours: Become a beer expert and indulge in a generous feast of 13 different beers and traditional Polish dishes, appetizers and snacks at 3 different venues, including a traditional Polish restaurant. Expert guide: an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this kind of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. PLGD019

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and Swedish

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel Tours Gdansk

Is this one for you?Pick the 2.5-hour option if you have a free afternoon and want to sample the range without a big time commitment; choose the 3-hour tour to go deeper into Poland's beer culture with more venues and appetizers; book the 4-hour version if you want a full evening with a meal included and the maximum number of beers to taste.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish and Polish.

What's the difference between the three beer tasting options in Gdansk?

The 2.5-hour tour includes 7 beers and snacks at 2 venues; the 3-hour tour adds 11 beers with appetizers at 3 venues; the 4-hour tour goes to 13 beers paired with traditional Polish dishes, appetizers and snacks at 3 venues including a restaurant. You pick the one that fits your appetite and time.

Do I need to know anything about Polish beer before I go?

No. Your licensed guide teaches you about Poland's brewing traditions and beer culture as you taste, so you learn as you go. The beers range from popular mass-market brands to regional and craft varieties, giving you a full picture of what Poles drink.

Where exactly do you visit during the Gdansk beer tasting?

All stops are in Gdansk Old Town. You'll visit a traditional Polish restaurant, a bar designed in the style of Poland's communist era, a brewery on Dluga Street known for classic craft beers, and (on the 3- and 4-hour options) a pub specializing in original craft beers with unusual flavors.

Is food included, or just beer?

Food depends on your option. The 2.5-hour tour includes snacks; the 3-hour tour adds appetizers; the 4-hour tour includes snacks, appetizers and main dishes at the traditional restaurant. Pubs and breweries typically don't serve food, so the restaurant is where the meal happens.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, you must be 18 or older to join the beer tasting.