Torun Private Food Tour: Traditional Polish Tastings with Guide

Eat your way through Torun's medieval streets with a guide who knows where the real food is

A private food tour in Torun where you taste traditional Polish dishes (appetizers, dumplings, meat specialties, soup, main courses and dessert) at three carefully chosen local venues, with a licensed guide leading you through the Old Town's highlights. Choose the 2.5-hour budget option for two stops, the 3.5-hour standard for three venues with different atmospheres, or the 5-hour premium version that adds beer or vodka tastings at a fourth location. The guide speaks English, German or Polish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Torun Old Town Food and Sightseeing Tour

• Visit traditional restaurant for Polish dishes
• Enjoy cake and coffee at patisserie
• Guided walking tour of Torun Old Town
• See Old Town city square and historic sites
• View monument of Torun's main symbol
• Pass by birthplace of Nicholas Copernicus
• Explore town hall and city museum
• Visit quirky statues around town
• See Leaning Tower and hear legends
• View Medieval Cathedral interior and tower
• Explore remains of Teutonic Castle
• Visit St. Mary’s Church and admire windows
• See popular sculpture and fountain
• Enjoy small fountain with evening lights
• Visit Cultural Centre at Teutonic Castle
• Admire exterior of brick church with twin towers
• View gothic building opposite town hall
• Enter city via waters edge entrance

The experience

You arrive at your meeting point in Torun's Old Town, a UNESCO-listed medieval city that survived the wars intact and ranks as high as Cracow or Gdansk. Your private guide meets you and leads you to the first venue. A restaurant where you'll sit down to a full set of traditional Polish dishes: appetizers, dumplings, meat specialties, a main course and dessert, plus water and either coffee or tea. The portions are generous. The Polish golden rule is to serve enough food to make a table collapse, so eat a light breakfast and skip lunch if you want to try everything.

From there you move to a patisserie for cake and coffee or tea, then walk through the Old Town with your guide pointing out the landmarks: St. Mary's Church with its tall colored windows, the Town Hall and its tower with views across the whole city, the Leaning Tower built in the 13th century as part of the medieval defense system, and the remains of the Teutonic Castle where you can feel the weight of medieval times. The standard 3.5-hour option includes a third venue with its own atmosphere. The premium 5-hour version adds a fourth stop where you taste either eight beers or ten vodkas (you choose in advance) alongside more traditional specialties. All three options end with the same guided walk through the Old Town highlights.

The tour is private, so the pace and stops are yours alone. Your guide is licensed and knowledgeable, and the operator asks you to let them know in advance of any food allergies or dietary preferences: vegetarian options are available, and any unavailable dish gets replaced with another traditional one. Arrive on time to enjoy the full program. The guide waits up to 30 minutes if you're delayed. The trip runs regardless of weather.

What’s included

• A full set of traditional Polish dishes (appetizers, dumplings, meat specialties, soup, main courses and dessert) at carefully chosen local venues.
• beverages including one soft drink, one Polish beer, coffee or tea, and a shot of Polish vodka.
• a private licensed guide who speaks English, German or Polish.
• a guided walk through Torun Old Town highlighting the Town Hall, St. Mary's Church, the Leaning Tower and the Teutonic Castle (the premium option includes more extensive sightseeing).

Options for this experience

3 options

Budget 2.5-hour private food tourGuide in English, German or Polish · 5 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. You visit 2 places, a restaurant and a patisserie. At the restaurant you receive a full set of traditional dishes (excluding soup and beer) plus water. At the patisserie you get a delicious cake and coffee or tea. You also take a basic tour of Torun's Old Town. The Expert Guide is an Official 5-Star Guide specialized in this type of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. PLTO005

Standard 3.5-hour private food tourGuide in English, German or Polish · 5 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes. This standard 3.5-hour version is the most popular choice. It covers every item on the listed menu across 3 carefully selected local venues, each with a different atmosphere. You also get a guided tour of the highlights of Torun's Old Town. The Expert Guide is an Official 5-Star Guide specialized in this type of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. PLTO005

Premium 5-hour food and beer/vodka optionGuide in English, German or Polish · 5 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 5 hours and combines a food tasting, a beer or vodka tasting at 4 venues, and sightseeing. Sample every specialty from the listed menu, taste 8 beers or 10 vodkas, and join a walking tour of Torun's highlights. The Expert Guide is an Official 5-Star Guide specialized in this type of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. PLTO005

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Rosotravel - Torun Tours & Experiences

Is this one for you?Pick the 3.5-hour standard option if you want the full range of traditional Polish food and atmosphere without committing to a full afternoon; choose the 2.5-hour budget version if you have only a couple of hours free and want to sample the basics; go premium if you're interested in Polish beer or vodka and have time for a longer walk through the medieval city's landmarks.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 7): free.

What's the difference between the three tour options?

The budget 2.5-hour option visits a restaurant and patisserie for two tastings plus a basic Old Town walk. The standard 3.5-hour option, the most commonly chosen, includes three carefully chosen venues with different atmospheres and a guided tour of the Old Town highlights. The premium 5-hour option adds a fourth stop for beer or vodka tastings, you choose which one, and a longer sightseeing walk through the medieval city.

How much food will I actually eat on this tour?

Each venue serves a full traditional meal or tasting, so you'll have more food than you can finish. The restaurant alone includes appetizers, dumplings, meat specialties, soup, a main course and dessert. Plan to eat lightly before the tour and pace yourself across the stops.

What does the Old Town walk include?

The guide shows you the Town Hall and its tower, St. Mary's Church with its distinctive tall colored windows, the 13th-century Leaning Tower, the remains of the Teutonic Castle, and other medieval landmarks scattered through the pedestrian streets. The walk is part of every option, though the premium 5-hour version covers more ground.

What if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?

Tell the operator in advance of any dietary needs or allergies. Vegetarian options are available, and if any dish on the menu isn't available, it will be replaced with another traditional Polish specialty.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in the venues and the Old Town are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap.