Gdansk

Vodka Tour

Take part in a fun party tour for small groups of up to 15 people, and get a great combination of facts about and experiences of vodka. Drink white vodka, flavored vodka, and the legendary Gdansk liqueur, Goldwasser (“gold water” in English). Compare the flavors of the 6 vodkas you try in an enjoyable tasting lesson with a local vodka-expert guide. During the tour, find out how to drink vodka in the traditional Polish way, and hear about the occasions on which it is drunk and why it is said to be the national drink with your English-speaking guide. Get a real feel for the history and culture of Poland and Gdansk as you absorb all of your guide's information. To taste the vodkas, visit four different places with various atmospheres that have been carefully chosen to reflect different periods of Polish culture and history. Savor a great composition of Polish vodkas as you soak up the fun and enjoyment inside the pubs. You'll taste 2 white vodkas (potato and grain), 2 flavored vodkas (nuts and lemon), the Gdansk liquer, and a 70% absinthe. As you taste, relish a selection of traditional Polish snacks that pair perfectly with your drinks.

All places are carefully chosen to show you the various atmospheres that reflect different periods of Polish culture. The guide will help you to understand Polish culture and customs. You will try many types of vodka produced in Poland and made from grains and potatoes. Discover which Polish vodkas are the best or indeed if they have any flavor at all. Learn how vodka is produced, whether vodka was invented in Poland or Russia. A great composition of Polish vodkas have prepared for you, which you will drink during the tour: Traditional White VodkaGrass vodkaHazelnut vodkaFancy shotOverpowering 63 percent strong slivovitzFlaming shotGoldWasser vodka of Gdansk with golden flakes During your tour, you will also be treated to Polish appetizers at your first venue. Each venue you visit will provide a different experience, including a different atmosphere and selection of beers for you to choose from.

Head to an authentic tavern to taste 6 shots of vodka with this experience in Gdańsk. Savor three different dishes that have been selected to compliment your dinks. Listen as your knowledgeable guide reveals the secrets of Polish vodka to you. Meet your host at waterside tavern. Make your way to the vodka tasting table to delight your senses with 6 types of vodka. Learn about these vodka brands and the history of vodka in Poland from your local host. Have a complete Polish experience by pairing your vodka with three small plates of food that is typically served while drinking. Let your host regale you with tales from Poland's communist past.

Meet your local vodka expert at a centrally located venue in Gdansk. During a private 90-minute vodka tasting session, sample a variety of vodkas while learning about the history of Poland's national drink.  Taste 6 different types of local vodka and discover vodka's importance in Polish culture. Learn about its production process and popularity across a variety of celebrations and holidays. Enjoy some traditional Polish appetizers which will complement the various vodkas you will taste.

Learn about the drinking culture of Poland on a 3.5-hour tour of Gdansk, dedicated to vodka. A local guide will take you to the best bars, and tell you stories and anecdotes along the way. Poland is one of the world’s best vodka producers, and many believe that the Poles have a glass of vodka for breakfast, then one for lunch, and another before going to bed! During the tour you will learn to separate facts from fiction and discover which Polish vodkas are the best, and do they have any flavor at all. Discover how vodka is produced, whether vodka was invented in Poland or Russia, if there is just one kind of vodka, and whether you can you make it home still standing. This is not a pub crawl. It's a way to get to know Gdansk and Polish culture better.