Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup
Top rated
4.7936144 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7936144 out of 5 stars
877 reviews

Discover Zakopane’s charm and relax in thermal pools! Take a cable car to Gubałówka, admire stunning Tatra views, and unwind in hot springs. Book your unforgettable Zakopane tour with thermal baths!

About this tour

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Duration 11 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Polish
Pickup included
Pickup is directly from your hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). On the day before the tour in the afternoon, you will receive information about the exact pick-up time. Please wait outside your hotel at the time provided. If your hotel has restricted access, the activity provider will send you an address within a five-minute walk of your accommodation.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Alan – United Kingdom

Michael was brilliant he knew all places we visited and explained very well. Especially we accidentally left a T shirt behind at the end of our trip and we just WhatsApp Michael, he dropped it off in our hotel the next day. Thank you again

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Tyler – United Kingdom

The town was really special, and the thermal baths were great. Our guide Peter was a great guy, a good laugh, knowledgeable a good driver and was welcoming, would defo recommend.

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    7 pickup location options:

    plac Jana Matejki 2, plac Kossaka, Starowiślna 65, Józefa Dietla 45, Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow, Kraków, Wielopole 2

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Traditional village

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Chochołów

    Photo stop, Spirits, Cheese tasting, Regional food (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Zakopane

    Break time, Visit, Lunch, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (2 hours)

    Krupowki Street

    Lunch, Free time, Shopping

    Optional

  • Cable car

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gubałówka Hill Funicular

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Tatra Mountains

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way

    Optional

    View point

    Photo stop, Visit

    Optional

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Chocholowska Thermal Baths

    Visit, Swimming (2.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 7 drop-off locations:

    Starowiślna 65, plac Kossaka, Kraków, Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow, plac Jana Matejki 2, Józefa Dietla 45, Wielopole 2

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Soak in the rejuvenating hot waters of the Chochołów Thermal Baths
  • Marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views from Gubałówka Hill
  • Visit the shops and cafes that line Zakopane’s lively Krupówki Street
  • Discover one of the oldest wooden houses still inhabited in Chochołów
  • Taste traditional cheese and vodka in a charming mountain village

Full description

Soak in the spectacular views of the Tatra Mountains on this day trip from Krakow. Unwind in the soothing waters of the thermal baths, ride the Mt. Gubałówka funicular, explore Krupówki Street, and savor traditional cheese and vodka in the picturesque village of Chochołów.

Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup from Krakow. On the way, visit Chochołów, a charming village in southern Poland famous for its historic wooden homes.

Stop at a traditional bacówka (shepherd’s hut) to experience some regional flavors. Taste the famous smoked sheep’s cheese, oscypek, paired with a shot of local alcohol for a true Highlander experience.

Arrive in Zakopane and take a panoramic ride on the Gubałówka funicular to view the breathtaking mountains. After descending, enjoy free time to explore Krupówki Street, Zakopane’s vibrant main promenade. Browse unique shops, try local cuisine, or simply bask in the lively atmosphere.

Next, unwind at the Chochołów thermal complex, surrounded by mountain scenery. Soak in the thermal waters with both indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas. Finally, set off on your return journey to Krakow.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation from Krakow
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission to Cable Car Gubałówka (round-trip ticket)
  • Chocholow Thermal Baths ticket
  • Guide/driver
  • Oscypek cheese tasting
  • Regional spirits tasting
  • Guidebook in your chosen language
  • Visit to Chocholow Village
  • Towels
  • Lunch

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Select participants and date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Flip-flops

Know before you go

  • This is not a private tour, the vehicle is shared with other participants
  • Informational booklets in a range of languages are available to select at checkout, however, the tour itself is provided in English

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 877 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Alan – United KingdomApril 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Michael was brilliant he knew all places we visited and explained very well. Especially we accidentally left a T shirt behind at the end of our trip and we just WhatsApp Michael, he dropped it off in our hotel the next day. Thank you again
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Tyler – United KingdomApril 4, 2025 – Verified booking
The town was really special, and the thermal baths were great. Our guide Peter was a great guy, a good laugh, knowledgeable a good driver and was welcoming, would defo recommend.
J
Jessica – United KingdomMarch 31, 2025 – Verified booking
Had a fab day yesterday with Stan, planned the day well. Plenty of time to do the activities and all went smoothly. Stan was lovely and told us facts as the day went by

Product ID: 411859

Activity provider:Krak Tours

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