Secret Food Tour: Warsaw Old Town – Pierogi, Pancakes & more

Taste 7+ iconic Polish dishes in Warsaw’s Old Town - from pierogi to sweet waffles. Explore hidden milk bars, retro taverns, and local delis on a delicious journey through Poland’s heart.

• Taste 7+ authentic Polish dishes and drinks
• Explore Warsaw’s Old Town and Barbican with a guide
• Dine in a traditional Milk Bar and retro tavern
• Discover hidden gems and stories that shaped Polish cuisine

Join us on the Secret Food Tour: Warsaw, where every bite tells a story of resilience, flavor, and tradition.

 You’ll taste your way through 7+ authentic Polish dishes and local drinks, discovering how history and flavor intertwine in the capital’s charming cobbled streets, nostalgic eateries, and lively delis.

 First we step back in time at a traditional Milk Bar, a living relic of communist-era Poland. Here, you’ll enjoy crispy potato pancakes and sweet apple pancakes with sour cream, paired with a warm cup of tea. Next, we’ll visit a retro-style tavern near the Barbican, once filled with trattorias and wine cellars. Here, you’ll sample pickled cucumbers, sip on Polish beer, and share a sweet farewell shot, the Polish way of toasting friendship. As we stroll through the Barbican and Old Market Square, we go for pierogi.  End this with a Gofr, the Polish waffle. And, as with all our tours, there’s our Secret Dish.

Join us on the Secret Food Tour: Warsaw, where every bite tells a story of resilience, flavor, and tradition. Led by a passionate local guide, this immersive experience invites you to explore Warsaw’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through its most beloved dishes and timeless culinary heritage.

 You’ll taste your way through 7+ authentic Polish dishes and local drinks, discovering how history and flavor intertwine in the capital’s charming cobbled streets, nostalgic eateries, and lively delis.

 Your tour begins outside the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Museum, where your guide sets the scene with tales of the city’s fascinating past. Then, step back in time at a traditional Milk Bar, a living relic of communist-era Poland. Here, you’ll enjoy crispy potato pancakes and sweet apple pancakes with sour cream, paired with a warm cup of tea - a comforting start that embodies the essence of Polish home cooking.

 Next, we’ll visit a retro-style tavern near the Barbican, once filled with trattorias and wine cellars. Here, you’ll sample pickled cucumbers, sip on Polish beer, and share a sweet farewell shot, the Polish way of toasting friendship.

 As we stroll through the Barbican and Old Market Square, admire Warsaw’s restored medieval walls and vibrant street life before heading into a local delicatessen to taste smoked sausage, a true local staple.

 Of course, no Warsaw food tour would be complete without pierogi, Poland’s national dish. You’ll savor handmade dumplings served with a hearty mug of traditional soup at a cozy Old Town restaurant.

 To end on a sweet note, you’ll enjoy a crispy Gofr, the Polish waffle, topped with mascarpone and playful seasonal flavors — a modern favorite across the country.

 And, as with all our tours, there’s our Secret Dish, revealed only on the day, a surprise that completes your unforgettable culinary adventure.

 Perfect for food lovers, first-time visitors, or anyone seeking an authentic taste of Poland, this tour blends history, flavor, and local warmth in one delicious experience.

• Freta, Warsaw, Poland
• Warsaw Barbican, Nowomiejska, Warsaw, Poland
• The Royal Castle in Warsaw, plac Zamkowy, Warsaw, Poland

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Not wheelchair accessible, Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.