Pierogi Cooking Class: Mastering the Art of Polish Dumplings
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Krakow, Poland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Poland is known for “pierogi” (traditional stuffed dumplings), but rather than just eating them, this workshop allows you to learn to make them from scratch. Find out traditional family recipes that have been passed down through generations, including how to make dough from scratch. Then later—reward your efforts with the chance to taste your dumpling creations.
- Special opportunity to learn how to make “pierogi” from scratch
- Hassle-free food experience with a meal and drinks included
- Enjoy the atmosphere of learning to cook in a local restaurant
- Discover secret recipes and cooking tips you can recreate at home
Sample Menu
Main
Pierogi Ruskie
or Ruthenian Dumplings- main type of Pierogi in Poland, the filling consists of boiled potatoes combined with creamy and tangy white cheese (twaróg)
Main
Sweet Pierogi with fresh fruits
-Fruit-filled pierogi are enjoyed as a main course during the summer and autumn. You will prepare pierogi with fruits currently available.
Main
Large beer or glass of wine
-To complement your homemade pierogi, you can choose between beer or wine to enjoy alongside your meal.
What's Included
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Restauracja MythosCzapskich 1, 31-110 Kraków, Poland
We meet at the restaurant called Mythos. The address is Czapskich 1.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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The environment was pleasing. Clean and inviting. Ola has a wonderful spirit and the pierogi are the bomb! Thank you so very much!
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based on 170 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the pierogi-making experience as a fun, well-organized, and engaging activity that combines hands-on participation with delicious results. Instructors and guides are noted for their professionalism, patience, and friendly approach, which enriches the cultural learning and creates a memorable experience for individuals and families alike.
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Magda is an amazing teacher knowledgeable not only in the making of pierogi but the social history too! This course is extremely enjoyable and really tasty too. We will be replicating these tasty morsels back home for our family to find their favourite fillings.
An absolute must do when visiting Poland! My husband and I had so much fun learning how to make pierogi. Maria sent us the recipes after the class, and we can't wait to try them at home!
This was such a fun class!! Olga was a great instructor and so sweet! We made savory and sweet pirogies from catch and they were delicious! It was a great evening!
Fun experience come hungry! Our guide was great and made it if dummy proof. Also met some new people in our group which was fun too!
Was super fun. My mother and I took the class. It was organized, yummy, and would recommend.
We made both sweet and savory
If I could give this experience more than five stars, I absolutely would!
The Delicious Poland cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Kraków. From the moment we arrived, everything was so well organised and welcoming. The class was held in a beautiful restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere, making it feel like much more than just a cooking lesson—it was a true celebration of Polish food and culture.
A huge thank you goes to Magda, who was simply outstanding. Magda was friendly, funny, patient, and made everyone feel instantly at ease. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and she created such a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere that everyone was chatting and laughing together within minutes. Magda is a wonderful teacher and a fantastic ambassador for Polish cuisine.
What I loved most about Delicious Poland is how passionate they are about preserving Poland’s culinary heritage. Learning how to make traditional pierogi wasn’t just about cooking—it was about understanding the history, traditions, and pride behind these wonderful recipes. You can really tell that Delicious Poland cares deeply about sharing authentic Polish culture with visitors.
The class was perfect for everyone. We took part as a family, but it would also be fantastic for couples, groups of friends, solo travellers, and children. It’s such a hands-on, interactive experience that everyone gets involved, and it’s a brilliant way to meet other people from around the world.
And the best part? The pierogi were absolutely delicious! There’s something incredibly satisfying about sitting down to enjoy food that you’ve made yourself, especially when it’s guided by someone as encouraging and knowledgeable as Magda.
If you’re visiting Kraków, make time for a class with Delicious Poland. It’s fun, authentic, welcoming, brilliantly organised, and leaves you with wonderful memories (and new cooking skills to take home!).
Thank you, Magda, for making the experience so memorable, and thank you to Delicious Poland for doing such an amazing job of keeping Poland’s food traditions alive and sharing them with visitors from all over the world.
Without a doubt, this is a five-star experience… and beyond! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great fun experience, Olga was brilliant. Everything was well organized and friendly, after making the Pierogi we sat and ate them, absolutely delicious. Really recommend this cooking day.
We had the best time making pierogis with Magda. She gave very positive, helpful and clear instruction and supported us with each step. After this class, I'm excited to make pierogis at home. I definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique and delicious experience during their time in Krakow.
The experience is hosted at a restaurant just northwest of Old Town. Olga was a fantastic teacher! Would recommend as a fun family activity in Krakow!
Olga was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My family enjoyed the experience of cooking and eating the pierogi together!
Highly recommend this as an immersion in to the Polish Culture! Maria was a fantastic instructor: extremely patient! Professional but also friendly and curious about her students. It was so exciting to eat our concoction!
We had a great time with Maria - she so nice and patient and we also enjoyed the others in our group. Such a fun 2 hour activity and it tasted good too.
Great experience with a great teacher, very informative and fun activity in a good location to the old town
This was a fantastic experience, made even better by Olga who was so knowledgeable and kind and patient!
We made pierogi with Sylvia she was really lovely and provided a fun experience for us. She gave us lots of helpful recommendations for food and attractions in Krakow
Sylwia was absolutely amazing! The whole pierogi-making
experience was so much fun, and sitting down to a delicious lunch afterward was the perfect highlight. Sylwia is incredibly open and curious, making the conversation just as good as the food. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Your review truly warms our hearts! Connecting with our guests is at the heart of what we do, and it’s something we genuinely love. We’d love to see you again - here’s DELICIOUSPOLAND5 for 5% off your next booking.
Absolutely great experience, we had so much fun making both savory and sweet pierogis with Olga. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review — we’re so happy you joined us! It was a pleasure hosting you. We’d love to see you again, and next time you can use DELICIOUSPOLAND5 for 5% off.
The environment was pleasing. Clean and inviting. Ola has a wonderful spirit and the pierogi are the bomb! Thank you so very much!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you loved the atmosphere, Olga’s energy, and of course, the pierogi. We’re so glad you enjoyed it — and we hope to host you again! Use DELICIOUSPOLAND5 when booking next time.
Excellent class. Teacher was personable and helpful. Very good at explaining everything and helping everyone out.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you enjoyed our cooking class! Join us again sometime soon and use DELICIOUSPOLAND5 to get a little off your next booking!
We had a wonderful time making perogis! I feel like I could easily make them at home in different variations. The instructor was great and the place was comfortable. It never felt rushed. I am a little disappointed that we never received an email with the recipes as we were told we would but I am still happy with the experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed making pierogi and felt comfortable during the class, and we’ll make sure you receive the recipes promised. Join us again sometime soon and use DELICIOUSPOLAND5 to get a little off your next booking!
Great time with a kind and knowledgeable instructor, Magda. We made two types of pierogis - savory and sweet - as well as various shapes for them. This experience was fun and worthwhile!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our cooking class with Magda. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you on our another culinary experience next time.
Olga was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, very personable, and funny. She walked you through each step and even provided the recipe after. 1000% would do this again and recommend to others!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our cooking class with Olga. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you on our another culinary experience next time.
Magda was so patient, knowledgeable, helpful, personable and kind! Absolutely loved loved taking this class with her and would definitely recommend this class to anyone who visits Krakow
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our cooking class with Magda. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you on our another culinary experience next time.
Just wonderful to learn the traditional art of Pierogi making like mum used to do. Really friendly & helpful host.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you enjoyed our cooking class!
I am terrible working with pastry dough, and although this is different, we had a great time and our pie rogues were a success. Olga was a great teacher and also gave us other filling ideas. Can’t wait to do these at home,
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our cooking class. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you on our another culinary experience next time.
I contacted the tour guide early in the morning on the day of tour to inform them that our flight got cancelled and we were unable to attend. I sent proof of the canceled flight as well as proof of the rebook of the flight to show we wouldn't make it. we asked to do another day and explained we were only here now for 24 hours. the tour side NEVER responded. I called and emailed multiple times. I contacted viator who said we had to wait for the tour guide to respond before they can determine if we were able to reschedule or get our money back. Apparently the tour guide responded to viator that all sales are final and never responded to us. Clearly have no sympathy and it's all about making money. They don't care about you, just the money you are paying. Find another tour that actually appreciates it, there are plenty. I seriously can't wait for the BS response we get back of how "sorry" they are or how they tried which none is the case. I have added pictures of the many emails i sent with no response.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
I have reported the review as a false accusation that harms our honest business. You contacted us 3 hours before the class was scheduled, informing us that your flight was canceled and that you were unable to join on any other day as you were flying out first thing in the morning. You then requested a refund twice, and we responded both times, explaining why your request was denied. Our cancellation policy requires notice at least 24 hours before the class begins (not "all sales final"). Preparation for the class takes hours and we are unable to issue a refund just 3 hours before the scheduled time. We care deeply not only about our customers but also about the venues and employees with whom we have long-standing, respectful relationships.
If your flight was canceled, you should contact the airline and submit any reservations or tickets that were affected by the cancellation to request reimbursement from them. We are unable to take responsibility for how customers plan their itinerary and cannot issue refunds if there is a cancellation or delay that prevents them from arriving on time. You should take this into consideration when booking the class and agreeing to the 24-hour cancellation policy.
Great fun, we all really enjoyed making and eating the pierogi. The instructor was lovely and very helpful.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our cooking class. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you on our another culinary experience next time.
Had a great rime and well worth it! The teacher made the process simple and explained the instructions clearly. It was not rushed, and a very enjoyable experience. Also, a great recipe to take back home.
Last full day of vacation I got a message at 1100 asking if we could reschedule or if not it would be worked with. I replied that the other suggested reschedule dates wouldn’t work because we were leaving the next day. The cooking class started in the late afternoon so no other tours could be scheduled that day due to the start time of the cooking class. I didn’t get a reply to my message until we were getting ready to leave for the class (a few km walk outside of town). 2.5 hours before the start time I got a message saying it was being canceled because there was a private event at the restaurant. Then they called and said because only 2 people signed up it was being canceled. Then they tried to sell me another event that was apparently more profitable for them. The local vendor blamed Viator for late notice (but they didn’t cancel when they sent the original note at 1100 only later in the day after 1420 (2:20 pm). I contacted Viator and they blamed the local vendor. The local vendor blamed Viator…. Both wasted my last day of vacation and waited until it was too late to schedule anything else. Then tried to sell me something else …. I’ll never use Viator again. I recommend no one else use them if this is how they handle problems. I was also told I wouldn’t get a refund for 5-7 days…. The whole situation was unacceptable. No one ever took accountability. This probably won’t be posted as both the vendor and Viator said it wasn’t their problem…
Don’t trust your time to this company. Had they cancelled on the original message I could have salvaged the day.. waiting until 2:21 pm for a 5pm start time is unacceptable. Then give excuse after excuse and change the reason for cancel. Viator said they have no way to hold the vendor accountable or show the type of problem… Don’t use Viator !
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello Laurie,
We did apologize and explained what happened, taking full accountability for it through both messages and a call. As a company, we strive to do the best for our customers. We received your booking the evening before the class was supposed to start and worked all the next day to make it happen. However, the venue where we organize the class was not available. In response, we offered you a Food Tour with a 50% discount, but you declined. As I mentioned in my message, we understand your frustration and are working on improving our communication in the future.
Best regards,
Kamila
We had so much fun learning to make pierogis. The guide made it easy and fun and we can’t wait to make them at home.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had fun learning to make pierogis. It's great to hear you found the process easy and enjoyable. Happy cooking at home, and we hope to see you again soon!
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