Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
With the help of a true local, you will discover the tastes and traditions of Polish cuisine. You'll learn the whole process of pierogi making and visit the local farmer's market where you'll pick the freshest ingredients and snacks for this experience. You'll cook in a local kitchen and taste some regional alcohol to pair it with Polish food. You'll leave with a full belly and with a greater understanding of Polish traditions and culture.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You'll be welcomed into my kitchen to master the typical Polish skill - PIEROGI making. I will be pleased to introduce you to the most famous and delicious Polish dish. First, we'll walk through the oldest marketplace in town. It is a place to be, not only because of the great amount of fresh, local products but also because of its vibrant and unique atmosphere with some great hidden gems! After we buy what we need (and also what we can't help but try) we'll have a short walk to my apartment. There you'll be treated to some local snacks and drinks and we’ll start cooking. You will know the whole process of preparing pierogi, from dough making, preparing the filling and creating special shapes of the dough, and finally eating! We will prepare pierogi with the most traditional filling - fresh cottage cheese, potatoes, and caramelized onions. During the experience, I will share my knowledge of Kraków, Poland, and our culinary traditions. I'll give you my recommendations of where to go and what to try while visiting Kraków to feel like a true local. The main goal of the experience? Food hedonism! Notice! On Sundays, the experience takes place without a visit to the food market.
Sample Menu
starter
Seasonal local snacks
depending on the season, for example, we will try local fresh and smoked cheeses, Polish sausage, sour cucumbers or sour cabbage
main
Pierogi
the most know Polish dish - pierogi - with cottage cheese, potatoes and carmelized onions
dessert
Regional alcohol
homemade liquor or selection of best regional alcohol paired with the main dish
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Sunday Pierogi Cooking Class
Duration: 3 hours
Starters, Main, Dessert + %: Local snacks, main dish - pierogi, local seasonal dessert and regional alcohol
Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks
Reviews
344 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience & delicious food
E8498HPkatieg,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend the cooking class with Olga. The pierogis were delicious and Olga was an excellent teacher and hostess.
Don’t miss the pierogies cooking class.
Beata B,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The most amazing experience with cooking class. Olga was welcoming and friendly. The pierogies cooking class was so much fun with great atmosphere. We would do it again.
A fabulous experience
KHOT55,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best things we've ever done on holiday. It's a fabulous experience for anyone looking to do something a little different. Olga is a charming host who helped us understand about Polish culture as well as how to make authentic pierogi. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and highly recommend this if you are visiting Krakow.
Wonderful cultural cooking experience with Olga
isabellacV5937BQ,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful day with Olga and this experience was a highlight of our time in Krakow! Olga is a warm and friendly person who made us feel welcome and comfortable. Walking through the market was a great experience and Olga told us about all the different stalls. It was so nice to purchase some of the ingredients we would be cooking with and we were also able to try some fresh cheese. Olga’s house is a short walk from the market and is a beautiful and cosy apartment. Olga kindly prepared us some snacks to go on with such as pickles, polish sausage, bread and different cheeses upon arrival. When it came to making our pierogi Olga was a patient and engaging teacher and it was lots of fun and really interesting to share a piece of her culture! Eating the pierogi at the end together was lovely and they were absolutely delicious!! You will not regret choosing to spend some time with Olga learning to make pierogi :)
Wonderful
jessicaoQ5340AG,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sisters and I signed up for this while visiting Krakow. It was a wonderful afternoon. The local market is a must see. Olga was very personable and we had a great time learning to make pierogi. It felt like hanging out with a friend and cooking. Very enjoyable and the pierogi was delicious.
Amazing Pierogi Making Class
Madison R,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had such a fun experience making pierogi with Olga! She shared so many interesting facts about Polish food, and we got to try some things a the market. Next, we got to go to Olga’s apartment to make the pierogi. We learned each step and had a great meal in the end! Couldn’t recommend this activity enough!
Great Family activity
Kristen J,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience learning how to make pierogis with Olga. She took us around the market and we learned about some of the fresh cheese products and we were able to enjoy some snacks. Her explanation for making the pierogis was great and my kids enjoyed making them as well.
Excellent class with lots of patience
Darna K,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really good. Learnt lots of details of this Polish cuisine. She took us to the market and bought the necessary ingredients importantly the cheese. Explained about the different types of cheese and the quality of cheese for paragon. A wonderful person who invited to her home and we had good snacks over there. She explained about the lard and how should we need the bread with a spread of lard and a topping of a pickle. It was really delicious Explanation of the method was in detail and hands on was great as she taught us and whole doing she explained the dos and don't s of kneading the dough. It was new experience as I have done dumplings using different methods. It was a good technique to learn to knead the dough for the Perogi. The filling was simple and how should the potatoes to be cooked and kept and used for the filling was explained in depth. The filling was vegetarian and it will great to make them for my family and friends. Every step was explained and the the content how pierogi came to Poland was also explained Pleating of the pierogi was simple and was easy Boiling the pierogi and assembled well with thre toppings were excellent. Had them with the sour cream was awesome. Enjoyed with 2 others who attended the session Thank you for the lovely day and it was best birthday gift given by my kids Enjoyed truly. It Is a must to go for this class and I truly recommend. Thank you dear for the lovely session and your passion in cooking pierogi
Cooking and lifestyle insights
D1259IKdavidr,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, gave an insight into normal life in Krakow.Well worth the cost and time. Good teaching techniques and a very informative market tour
Do it!
Vacation66897152069,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olga was a fantastic teacher and guide through the market. I had such a great time learning about traditional foods, tasting, and making my own pierogies. I'd absolutely recommend this for anyone looking for a unique travel experience. I'm looking forward to making my own pierogies for many years to come!
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