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Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Trip from Krakow with Gubałówka Funicular
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Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Trip from Krakow with Gubałówka Funicular

by KRAK TOURS

8 hours
Krakow
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£27.92£31.02Save 10%
2 adults × £13.96
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Overview

This 8 to 9-hour bus tour includes a ride on the cable car to the top of Gubałówka Mountain at 1,126 meters above sea level, offering views of the Tatra Mountains, which often remain snow-covered until May. The tour stops in Zakopane for about three hours, where visitors can see the local mountain architecture, traditional clothing, and taste smoked sheep's cheese called Oscypek. Near Zakopane, the wooden village of Chochołów is visited for about 15 minutes to see its well-preserved wooden houses, which are maintained by regular washing to keep their appearance. The tour also includes a 5-minute stop at Wielka Krokiew, the site of Poland’s ski jumping championships. Visitors have about two hours of free time on Krupówki Street, Zakopane’s main pedestrian area, with markets, cafes, and restaurants offering local dishes. Snacks are provided on the bus, and an English-speaking driver-guide is available throughout the trip. The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow, air conditioning on the bus, the cable car ticket, and an information brochure. Lunch is not included.

Highlights

Ride cable car to Gubałówka Mountain at 1,126 meters
Visit Zakopane for local architecture and traditional cheese tasting
Stop in Chochołów to see preserved wooden houses
Free time on Krupówki Street with markets and restaurants
Brief visit to Wielka Krokiew ski jumping hill
English-speaking driver-guide and snacks included

What's included

Snacks during the trip
Information brochure in your chosen language
English-speaking driver-guide throughout the trip
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow
Air conditioning on the bus
Cable car ticket to Gubałówka Mountain

What's not included

Lunch

Itinerary

1

Zakopane

This full day tour lasts about 11 hours. Spend around three hours in Zakopane exploring the local mountain style of architecture and traditional clothing. Taste the smoked sheep's cheese called Oscypek. The town is near the Polish mountains and offers views of them from the cable car. Visitors also see the ski jumps used in World Cup events.

180 min

2

Chocholow

About 20 minutes from Zakopane, Chochołów is a village known for its nearly identical wooden houses. These houses are regularly washed with soapy water twice a year before Christmas and Easter to preserve their appearance. Near the village, local highlanders produce traditional sheep's cheese called Oscypek, which visitors can learn about and taste.

15 min

3

Gubalowka

Take a cable car ride to the top station of Gubałówka Mountain at 1,126 meters above sea level. From here, there is a clear view of the Polish Tatra landscape. The area has tourist attractions, restaurants, and cafes where visitors can try mulled wine and relax while enjoying the mountain scenery.

60 min

4

Krupowki Street

This is the main pedestrian street in Zakopane, featuring traditional bazaars, restaurants, and cafes. Visitors have about two hours of free time to explore the street and try local foods.

120 min

5

Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill

A brief stop at Wielka Krokiew, the ski jumping hill where Poland’s ski jumping championships take place.

5 min

Languages

Norwegian (written)German (written)Russian (written)Finnish (written)Swedish (written)Portuguese (written)Greek (written)English (guide)Italian (written)French (written)Hungarian (written)Spanish (written)Czech (written)Arabic (written)Ukrainian (written)Slovak (written)Polish (guide)Danish (written)Hebrew (written)Romanian (written)Dutch (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
£27.92Save 10% vs Viator