Zakopane: Tour from Krakow with Options

11 Hours Round trip from Lesser Poland Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane
  • 02 Free time on lively Krupówki Street
  • 03 Taste highlander cheese and regional alcohol in Kościelisko
  • 04 Scenic ride to Gubałówka Hill by cable car
  • 05 Views of the High Tatras
  • 06 Option to relax in hot spring pools
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 08 Travel with an English-speaking driver and tour guide

Discover the mountain charm of Zakopane on a full-day trip from Krakow, with flexible options to match your travel style. Travel through scenic southern Poland, visit the lively resort town of Zakopane, and enjoy time on Krupówki Street, where traditional restaurants, local atmosphere, and regional flavors come together.

Depending on the option selected, your day can also include a tasting of highlander cheese and regional alcohol in Kościelisko, a ride up Gubałówka for sweeping views of the High Tatras, and relaxing time in hot spring pools. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is an easy way to experience one of Poland’s most popular mountain destinations.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cracow, Zakopane
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Option I

Driver will pick you up straight from your hotel. After a journey along a picturesque route among the Polish mountains taste local cheese and vodka in the pretty mountain village of Kościelisko and during your spare time visit Krupówki, the most popular street in the heart of Zakopane, where you can experience the ambience of the mountain region and enjoy the aromas of local foods coming from the traditional restaurants.
Includes:
-Hotel pickup and drop-off
-English-speaking driver
-Tour guide
-Zakopane visit
-Highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting

Option II

In addition to pickup from your hotel, tasting oscypek and regional spirits and spare time on Krupówki street, you will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best views in Zakopane with a cable car ride up to Gubałówka. Marvel at the spectacular views of the High Tatras that are covered with snow up until May.
Includes:
-Hotel pickup and drop-off
-English-speaking driver
-Tour guide
-Zakopane visit
-Highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting
-Gubalowka cable car ticket 

Option III

A trip for the most demanding guests. In addition to pickup from your hotel, tasting oscypek and regional spirits and spare time on Krupówki street and cable car ride up to Gubałówka you will have a chance to spend time in our amazing hot bath pools - place where underground water needs to be cool down to temperature that allow you to take bath in!
Includes:
-Hotel pickup and drop-off
-English-speaking driver
-Tour guide
-Zakopane visit
-Highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting
-Gubalowka cable car ticket 
-2.5-hour ticket for hot springs 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lesser Poland Province 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking driver
  • Tour guide
  • Zakopane visit
  • Highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting
  • Gubalowka cable car ticket (depending on option selected)
  • 2.5-hour ticket for hot springs (depending on option selected)

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

What to bring

Comfortable shoes and clothes recommended.

It could be a little bit colder in mountains than in Krakow.

You will need towel and swimming suit. Flip flops recommended.

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lesser Poland Province
Tour start
Lesser Poland Province
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Lesser Poland Province.

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