Cooking Class with Krakow Urban Tours in Krakow
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages
Overview
Join a local family in Krakow for a hands-on cooking class focused on making pierogi, exploring markets, and learning regional culinary traditions. An authentic taste of Polish culture awaits.
SMALL GROUP Cooking Class - Home Cooked Krakow
Ages 6+ • 4 hours • An inside guide to cooking Polish food
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About This Adventure
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Polish cuisine with a local home cook in Krakow. Spend four hours mastering pierogi-making, exploring a vibrant farmers' market, and engaging with local vendors. Experience authentic family traditions and savor regional delicacies, all while enhancing your Polish language skills in a warm, welcoming environment.
An inside guide to cooking Polish food in the home of a local home cook.
Duration:
4 hours
Highlights:
- Become a pierogi-making machine!
- Learn to make authentic Polish food with a local
- Shop for fresh vegetables and produce at the buzzing market
- Try out your Polish language skills and haggle with the market sellers
- Experience an authentic Polish family home and meal-time traditions and conversations
About:
What? You haven't tried Polish food? It may not be as famous as some other country's cuisines (we're looking at you Italy!) but it's just as delicious. Join this Krakow tour to get an inside guide to cooking Polish food in the home of a local home cook.
At the beginning of your tour, you will visit a local farmers' market which is located off the beaten path, where you will have a chance to learn some Polish as you shop, which provides a great opportunity to interact with local vendors and respect their language and traditions.
Your tour also supports local vendors who wouldn't have access to tourists without Urban Adventures. In addition, your tour promotes regional products like oscypek (a local sheep's milk cheese produced by the highlanders in the Tatra Mountains) and traditional circle bread from Krakow.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking local guide and cook, all the products and utensils for cooking, beer, water, tea, coffee.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, other drinks, tips or gratuities for your guide.
Schedule details
Meeting point: 1 Dluga Street (ul. Dluga 1, at the corner of Dluga and Basztowa) by the entrance to the bookshop “Pod Globusem”
Starting time: 10.00 AM
Ending point: Your guide will show you how to get back to the city center via local transport or help you to order a taxi.
Adventure Tips
Arrive early at the market
Getting there a few minutes early allows you to observe vendors setting up and select the freshest ingredients.
Wear comfortable clothing
Since you'll be actively cooking and moving around, dress in comfortable, washable clothes.
Bring an open mind
Be prepared to try new ingredients and embrace the culinary variations of Polish cuisine.
Practice basic Polish phrases
Learning simple greetings or thank-yous can enhance your interaction with locals and vendors.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- City pigeons
- Sparrows around the market stalls
History
Krakow’s markets have served as trading hubs since medieval times, shaping Polish culinary culture through centuries of tradition.
Conservation
Local vendors emphasize sustainable sourcing and minimal packaging, supporting environmentally conscious food practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for navigating the market and walking around Krakow's streets before or after the class.
A notebook and pen
Great for jotting down recipes or notes from the class for future use.
Reusable shopping bag
Helpful for carrying ingredients or souvenirs from the market visit.
Apron or cooking smock
While typically provided, bringing your own can add comfort and cleanliness during the cooking.