Warsaw: 'Cheers on Wheels' Vodka Tasting Tour by Retro Bus
Szmulowizna, Warsaw
Join us for this perfect blend of history, vodka traditions, and local culture!
Vodka Tasting Tour in Warsaw’s Praga District
This 2.5-hour guided vodka tasting tour in Warsaw suits lovers of history, local culture, and authentic Polish vodka traditions.
Tour Highlights
- Multiple vodka tastings throughout the evening
- Transportation on a vintage Jelcz 043 'Cucumber' retro bus
- Explore historic areas of Praga including Zabkowska, Brzeska, and Stalowa streets
- Discover Warsaw’s communist past and vodka heritage
- Visit iconic venues: Jaś i Małgosia café-bar, 1970s-style nightclub, Polish Vodka Museum, and Browary Warszawskie brewery complex
Description
Meet at 7:00 PM every Friday and Saturday in front of the Palace of Culture and Science’s Tourist Information Office. Your evening begins with a welcome shot of Polish vodka before boarding the iconic Jelcz 043 'Cucumber' vintage bus, a relic from the communist era.
The first stop is Jaś i Małgosia, a 1960s café-bar in the Muranów district, where under a vintage neon sign you will enjoy two vodkas alongside stories about Warsaw’s communist history.
Next, visit a 1970s-style nightclub and bar in Nowa Praga. Furnished with authentic period pieces, this venue offers three vodka tastings, including unlimited shots of homemade 'bimber' (homemade vodka), showcasing traditional Polish hospitality.
The tour continues at the Polish Vodka Museum in the Koneser Center, a former vodka factory turned cultural hub. Here, sample three distinct Polish vodkas while learning about Poland’s rich vodka heritage.
The final stop is Browary Warszawskie, a restored 19th-century brewery complex. After a concluding toast, guests are free to explore the surrounding area’s restaurants, bars, and food hall.
For groups up to 8 people, transportation is provided by a Nysa mini retro bus. Larger groups will travel on the Jelcz 'Cucumber' retro bus.
What’s Included
- Welcome vodka shot before departure
- Two vodkas at Jaś i Małgosia café-bar
- Two vodka varieties plus unlimited homemade 'bimber' at 1970s-style bar
- Three different vodkas at the Polish Vodka Museum in Koneser Center
- Final toast at Browary Warszawskie brewery complex
- Traditional Polish zakąski (snacks)
- Transportation on a vintage bus
- Knowledgeable local guide sharing stories about Warsaw’s history and culture
What’s Excluded
- Additional beverages beyond the included tastings
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book your place in advance and wear comfortable footwear for walking between venues. The best time to join is on Friday or Saturday evenings, starting promptly at 7:00 PM at the Palace of Culture and Science.
