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Zakopane Day Trip from Krakow with Hotel Pickup: Tatra Mountains, Gubalowka Cable Car & Wooden Village
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Zakopane Day Trip from Krakow with Hotel Pickup: Tatra Mountains, Gubalowka Cable Car & Wooden Village

by Cracow Top Tours

9 hours
Krakow
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9 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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9 hours
£27.92£31.02Save 10%
2 adults × £13.96
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This full-day bus tour from Krakow includes round-trip transfers to Zakopane and visits to several key sites in the Tatra Mountains region. The tour lasts about nine hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the day. The itinerary covers the town center of Zakopane, the popular Krupówki Street, and a ride on the Gubałówka funicular cable car, which offers views of the Polish Tatra Mountains. The tour also visits the historic wooden village of Chochołów, where participants see traditional wooden houses and learn about the production of "oscypek," a smoked sheep's cheese typical of the region. Cheese tasting is included, accompanied by a shot of Polish vodka. Other stops include Wielka Krokiew, the ski jumping hill used for international competitions, and the Jaszczurówka Chapel, an over 100-year-old example of Zakopane's sacred wooden architecture. Admission to the cable car is included in the price. Lunch is not provided on the tour.

Highlights

Round-trip transfers from Krakow with hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit Zakopane town center and Krupówki Street for shopping and sightseeing
Ride Gubałówka funicular cable car with views of the Tatra Mountains
Tour the wooden village of Chochołów and taste traditional smoked sheep cheese
See Wielka Krokiew ski jumping hill and Jaszczurówka Chapel
English-speaking guide throughout the day

What's included

Tasting of smoked cheese and Polish vodka
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Krakow
English-speaking guide
Visit to the old wooden village of Chochołów
Funicular ticket to the top of Gubałówka Mountain

What's not included

Lunch

Itinerary

1

Krakow

The tour begins with pickup from a hotel or specified location in Krakow. Travel to Zakopane takes about two hours by car or minivan.

2

Zakopane

This full-day visit includes around nine to ten hours of transport and sightseeing in Zakopane. Key locations include the town center, Gubałówka hill with the cable car, a wooden village, ski jumps, and other places highlighting the local architecture and culture.

3

Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa

Chochołów is known for its wooden buildings that appear very similar. The village has a tradition of washing houses with soapy water twice a year, before Christmas and Easter.

20 min

4

Chocholow

In Chochołów, visitors see wooden architecture typical for the region. Local highlanders produce "oscypek," a smoked sheep's milk cheese. The cheese is made in wooden huts called "Bacówkach." The tour includes tasting this cheese with a shot of Polish vodka and an explanation of its production.

30 min

5

Krupowki Street

Krupówki Street is the main pedestrian area and market in Zakopane. It is busy with tourists visiting shops and restaurants. The street offers traditional highlander clothes, souvenirs, and food.

120 min

6

Gubalowka

Participants take a funicular ride from the lower station at the end of Krupówki Street to the summit of Gubałówka hill. From the top, there are views of the Tatra Mountains. The area also has restaurants, cafes, and bars where visitors can relax and try local drinks like mulled wine.

60 min

7

Tatras Mountains (Tatry)

The cable car ride to the top of Gubałówka Mountain provides views of the Polish Tatra Mountain range.

30 min

8

Jaszczurówka Chapel

The driver stops to show the Jaszczurówka Chapel, a wooden church over 100 years old that exemplifies Zakopane's sacred architecture.

30 min

9

Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill

The tour visits Wielka Krokiew, a ski jumping hill where international competitions take place annually.

30 min

10

Krakow

After the day’s sightseeing, the driver returns participants to Krakow.

11

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Meeting point

BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Straszewskiego 17 next to Radisson Blu Hotel

End point

BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Straszewskiego 17 next to Radisson Blu Hotel

Languages

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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
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