Day trip

Visit the charming town of Zakopane, nestled in the Tatra Mountains, on a day trip from Krakow. Try a ride by Gubałówka Hill Cable car, soak in thermal baths, and see unique wooden architecture.

About this activity

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Duration 8 - 10.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Caitlin – United Kingdom

Our tour guide was amazing, had lots of information on each of the destinations and as we were travelling to each stop. Was very accommodating with time and helpful with tips of where to go during our free time.

Adam – United Kingdom

Jack was absolutely brilliant and very informative and rand a very commendable experience, would highly recommend

Itinerary

Starting location:
Wielopole 2
Van
(1.5 hours)
Chochołów
Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Witów
Spirits, Cheese tasting, Regional food (45 minutes)
Van
(15 minutes)
Zakopane
Free time, Shopping, Local snacks, Food market visit (1 hour)
Cable car
(10 minutes)
Gubałówka Hill Funicular
Photo stop, Visit, Beer, Coffee, Tea, Free time (1 hour)
Cable car
(5 minutes)
Krupowki Street
Break time, Lunch, Free time, Regional food (1.5 hours)
Peksowy Brzyzek National Cemetery
Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Walk (30 minutes)
Optional
Van
(10 minutes)
Jaszczurowka Chapel
Photo stop, Visit, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
Optional
Van
(15 minutes)
Chocholowska Thermal Baths
Visit, Free time, Swimming (3 hours)
Van
(105 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Wielopole 2

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Visit the famous market in Zakopane with local food specialities.
Choose the most suitable tour option to enjoy the most of it
See a Unique Wooden Architecture
Try Gubałówka Cable Car for iconic views of Tatra Mountains
Choose Thermal Pools Option instead if you prefer to relax in a unique scenery

Full description

Zakopane is the capital of Polish Tatra Mountains. There is a superb scenery, perfect for winter sports lovers and fans of trekking trails. This area also has a characteristic dialect and splendid food. We wil show you a unique wooden architecture and sculptor's house in Chocholow village. Then we will take you to Witow village for local cheese (Oscypek) and spirits tasting. Next we will take you to Zakopane traditional marketplace to buy handmade equipment for your house, or traditional local food.. Then we will take you for Gubalowka Hill Cable Car for iconic views of Tatra Mountains. Then you will enjoy some free time at Krupowki main street of Zakopane. Finally we will show you a unique wooden architecture of the region at Chapel of Jaszczurówka and Peksowy Brzyzek famous wooden cemetery (the Chapel and cemetery are optional). You can also choose an option to walk around the area on your own for 5 hours and just do whatever you prefer. An alternative is to visit Chochołów Thermal Pools and Aqua Park for 3 hours and just relax. Finally you can choose Full Zakopane tour as described above with Chochołów Thermal Pools and Aqua Park as a complete option of the product. Choose between 4 tour options: 1) Transfer to Zakopane from Krakow and back with 5 hours free time on your own included. 2) Tour to Zakopane from Krakow and back provided by a Tour Host with stops in Chocholow & Witow villages for spirits & cheese tasting, Gubałówka Cable Car tickets, Local Market visit, Krupowki Main Street walk, lunch & free time included (Optional: Chapel of Jaszczurówka and Peksowy Brzyzek - famous wooden cemetery). 3) Transfer to Zakopane area from Krakow and back with 3h ticket to Chochołów Thermal Pools included. 4) Tour to Zakopane from Krakow and back provided by a Tour Host with stops in Chocholow & Witow villages for spirits & cheese tasting, Gubałówka Cable Car tickets, Local Market visit, Krupowki Main Street walk, lunch & free time included (Optional: Chapel of Jaszczurówka and Peksowy Brzyzek - famous wooden cemetery) plus 3h ticket for a visit at Chochołów Thermal Pools included. *Option with Thermal Pools only (#3) doesn't include ride to Zakopane. It's a transfer to Thermal Pools + entry tickets

Includes

Transfer to Zakopane from Krakow and back with 5 hours of free time (if Round Transfer option selected)
Tour to Zakopane from Krakow and back with Gubałówka cable car skip-the-line tickets, local market visit, spirits & cheese tasting, Krupowki Main Street free time and wooden architecture sites (if Zakopane Guided Tour with Cable Car & Market option selected)
Transfer to Zakopane from Krakow and back with a 3-hour open ticket to Chochołów Thermal Pools & Healing Zone (if Chocholow Thermal Springs option selected)
Tour to Zakopane from Krakow and back with Gubałówka cable car skip-the-line tickets, local market visit, Krupowki Main Street free time, and wooden architecture sites, as well as a 3-hour open ticket to Chochołów Thermal Pools & Healing Zone (if Zakopane Tour with Cable Car & Thermal Springs option selected)
English-speaking host
Transportation in a modern Mercedes minivan or minibus

Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet your tour host at "Kiss & Ride" tourist bus stop at Wielopole 1 Krakow

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Important information

Know before you go

If you choose an option with thermal pools remember to bring your own towel and swimwear.
Please remember to bring comfortable shoes for Round Trip and Tour options
The product itinerary refers to a Full Zakopane Tour with Cable Car & Thermal Springs option

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car & Thermal Baths Options