Vodka Tasting in Gdansk

What to do in Gdansk at night!

There are many various things to do in Gdansk at night. You can sightsee beautifully lit up places in the Old Town, try delicious Polish cuisine, but you can also party like nowhere else. What if you could merge all of the above in one amazing Vodka Tasting on your Gdansk Tour?

If you don’t have your plans made for a weekend in Gdansk yet, take part in our exceptional Vodka Tour in Gdansk. See for yourself how great this city is at night.

Vodka Tasting Tour

Vodka Tasting Tour in Gdansk gives you a chance to see the city from the other side. Local professional guide will lead you and take you to the local places which you would probably miss being on your own! You will have a chance to try many different kinds of Polish vodkas in the company of the best Polish appetizers. All of our guides are official, licensed guides with big knowledge but also a passion for what they do. You will learn how vodka is being produced and what it is made of. Hear about Polish customs and traditions connected closely with drinking vodka.

While walking from one place to another your guide will tell you about important historic places in Gdansk Old Town that you pass by. You will get answers to all of your questions, so you will definitely get to know the history of this amazing city. You will hear much more than just pale facts. Our local guides know curiosities which you won’t find in any guidebook.

Vodka Polish National Liquor

Drinking alcohol is strongly connected to Polish traditions and customs. Vodka, next to the beer, is the most important liquor for Polish people.

The beginning of the history of vodka is not completely obvious. We can’t fully examine the circumstances of the origins of the distillation process. The first discoveries are dated for 3500 years b.c.

The beginning of distilling vodka in Poland is dated for the 13th century. In the beginning, it was used only for medicine, alchemy, and perfumes. The first half of the 16th century is the official beginning of using vodka as a recreational drink in Poland, but there is a high probability that Polish people were using it in this way before that time. Since then, vodka is firmly connected to Polish culture and celebrations.

There are miscellaneous ingredients that Polish vodka can be made of. Traditional vodkas are made out of grains (rye or wheat) or potatoes. There are also many kinds of Polish vodkas made out of various fruits such as plums or grapes.

Goldwasser Gdansk — Gold in the Bottle

Danziger Goldwasser is one of the best Polish vodkas. It’s strong herbal-root liquor based on an XVIth century-old recipe brought to Poland by Ambrosius Vermeulen so this recipe is old for over 420 years now. Due to the original mixture, it was a combination of 20 varied herbs, such as rosemary, juniper, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, and many others. The most extraordinary thing about this liquor is tiny flakes of 23-carat gold floating inside the bottle.

There is even a legend referring to the origins of this vodka. It says that inhabitants of Gdańsk had their part in creating this liquor by putting golden coins into Neptune’s fountain. Accumulated in the fountain gold ennobled water and turned it into perfect vodka. After that Neptune divided coins into gold flakes with his trident.

How to drink Polish vodka

As you already know, vodka is closely connected with Polish culture. We have plenty of traditions and customs that involve drinking vodka.

One of them is making toasts. There is no celebration that can exist without having toasts. Our toasts are similar to wishing someone or something well about adequate to the celebration topic.

There are also numerous customs on how you should and should not drink vodka. For example, if you get vodka in a small shot glass, you should always finish it — bottoms up! You also shouldn’t miss rounds if you’re drinking with other people. In old custom, it was received as an insult for a host.

Drinking vodka is usually accompanied by food. Before drinking it is advised to eat a fatty meal, so you will feel better when drinking. During drinking you can eat something small after every shot too, but only when it’s pure vodka. In Poland, you will find countless amounts of flavored vodkas. Those you should drink without eating not to spoil their great taste. Vodka should be cooled down well unless it’s premium or super-premium class — those should have room temperature while drinking.

Poles drink a lot of alcohol in general, but unlike other European countries, in Poland (similar to Russian people) we drink pale vodka, not just in mixed drinks.

Vodka Tasting Gdansk Group Tour

If you’re traveling solo or in a small group of up to 4 people, and want to take part in our great Vodka Tasting in Gdansk, then our Vodka Tasting Group Tour is the perfect option for you. You will have a chance to make new friends in Gdansk while meeting new interesting people from all around the world with whom you will share this experience. No worries about the crowds though — the group is always up to 15 people only.

Another advantage of this choice is a lower price, only 99pln per person — great value for money! Along with your group, you will have your own local, professional guide. He will not only show you the best restaurant and shot bars in Gdansk, but will also tell you everything you need to know about Polish vodka.

All of you will have a lot of fun and get to know the history and culture of Gdansk and the whole of Poland.

Vodka Tasting Group Tour takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 6 pm and lasts for 2 hours. This option is available only in the English language. If you would like your guide to speak in a different language you can always pick our private tour.

Vodka Tasting Gdansk Private Tour

Vodka Tasting Private Tour is the best possible option if you’re traveling with your friends or family. You will have your own private guide that will answer all of your questions and will be at only your group service. Any member of your group doesn’t speak English? It’s not a problem at all either. We offer our private tours in 10 languages to choose from English, Polish, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Swedish.

We have 3 versions of a private tour, so everyone can find something that suits him the most and make him satisfied with this tour. All of them take place every day at 1:30 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm, but we can also arrange different hours just for you.

Versions to chose from:

• №1 is a budget option and lasts for 2 hours, but it’s great value for money. You will visit 3 different venues, where you will try 5 different shots of vodka accompanied with appetizers.
• №2 option lasts for 3 hours and is the standard version of our Vodka Tasting Tour. While choosing this one, you will have 7 shots of vodka included and you will visit 4 different venues — 3 shot bars and one restaurant. In addition to your liquor, you will also get a big platter of Polish traditional snacks that are perfect to eat when drinking vodka.
• №3 Premium Option lasts for 4 hours and is the most exclusive but also the fullest experience if it comes to Polish liquor and Polish cuisine. You will not only try 10 various shots of vodka, but you will also get more Polish traditional food than you will be able to eat! Altogether you will visit 5 carefully chosen venues and try great composition of vodkas and food prepared for you.

Doesn’t matter if you’re coming to Gdansk with your family or for your friend’s stag night. Our Vodka Tour in Gdansk is always a great idea and the perfect way to spend your free time in the city. You will get to know the city and its culture in the best way possible and we will make our best to make you feel at home in it.