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From Krakow: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Trip

4.8  / 5274 reviews
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From Krakow: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Trip
4.8  / 5274 reviews

Explore the town center of Zakopane on a full-day tour from Krakow. Try local cheese and alcohol in Chochołów and take the cable car up to Gubałówka hill for sweeping views of the Tatra Mountains.

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Duration 9 - 10 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Polish
Pickup included
Please wait outside your hotel at your pickup time
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Tracey – Poland

Our Guide / driver Maciek was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The Zakopane trip was definitely the highlight of our holiday and I would recommend it as a 5 star experience. It was definitely a Winter Wonderland experience and was snowing throughout the day. Date of Trip 11/1/25.

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Tracey – Poland
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Billy – United Kingdom

Enjoyed the trip up the cable car! views of the Tatra mountains were stunning. Maciek was a brilliant guide and driver who gave interesting facts throughout the tour! Great experience!

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Billy – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Kraków

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

  • Traditional village

    Photo stop (20 minutes)

  • Chochołów

    Cheese tasting (30 minutes)

  • Wielka Krokiew

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Jaszczurowka Chapel

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Zakopane

    Visit (3.5 hours)

  • Cable car

    (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gubałówka Hill Funicular

    Free time (0 minute)

  • Krupowki Street

    Free time

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Kraków

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy your free time at Krupowki Street
  • Savor the flavors of traditional cheese and alcohol
  • Explore the historic wooden town of Chochołów
  • Ride the cable car up Gubałówka hill
  • See the charming Jaszczurówka wooden chapel

Full description

Take in panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains on this full-day tour from Krakow. Visit the charming town of Chochołów and taste traditional local cheese and alcohol. Spend some free time in Zakopane and ride the cable car to the top of Gubałówka. 

Go to the wooden town of Chochołów where you can see the traditional wooden architecture. Afterward, savor local produce of cheese and alcohol.

Arriving in Zakopane, board the cable car and travel up to Gubałówka Hill. Experience breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains that are covered in snow up until May.

Enjoy free time in the bustling heart of Zakopane on Krupówki street in the town center. Admire the architecture of the 120 years old Wooden Chapel "Jaszczurówka". End the trip with a drive back to your hotel.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Funicular ticket
  • Local cheese and alcohol tasting
  • 3.5-hours of free time in Zakopane

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • Our guide will communicate in English and Polish, with additional languages available in written form through an informative brochure.
  • Hotel pickups take place between 8:20 AM and 9:20 AM. You will receive confirmation of your pickup, including the exact time, by 6:00 PM the day before your tour.
  • Pickup will be from the address you selected during booking. If your address is within a restricted traffic zone, we will arrange the nearest possible pickup location for your convenience.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 274 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4/5

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Tracey – Poland13 January 2025  – Verified booking
Our Guide / driver Maciek was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The Zakopane trip was definitely the highlight of our holiday and I would recommend it as a 5 star experience. It was definitely a Winter Wonderland experience and was snowing throughout the day. Date of Trip 11/1/25.
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Billy – United Kingdom11 January 2025  – Verified booking
Enjoyed the trip up the cable car! views of the Tatra mountains were stunning. Maciek was a brilliant guide and driver who gave interesting facts throughout the tour! Great experience!
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Jade – United Kingdom3 January 2025  – Verified booking
Dawid our tour guide was really friendly and give us lots of info for the day! I really fun day out and he even let us have a nap whilst he drove us safely home! A really fun day out! Thank you!
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Product ID: 431775

Activity provider:ExploreCracow.com

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