Day Tour to Zakopane and Tatra Mountains from Krakow
Description
Discover the charm of Zakopane, the enchanting mountain town nestled in the heart of Poland. Immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Chochołów and experience the rich cultural heritage it has to offer. Indulge in the unique flavors of traditional Polish cuisine at a rustic mountain hut where you can savor the delightful oscypek cheese paired with a selection of locally produced spirits. For adventure seekers, the iconic Wielka Krokiew ski jumping hill awaits, where you can witness the breathtaking feats of fearless athletes. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece of Jaszczurówka, a wooden church nestled amidst stunning natural surroundings. To elevate your experience, take a thrilling ride on the Gubałówka funicular and soak in panoramic views of the majestic Tatra Mountains. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural immersion, or simply a peaceful getaway, Zakopane and its surrounding attractions offer an unforgettable blend of beauty, tradition, and excitement.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start from Krakow to Zakopane, the journey takes around 2 hours.
Ski jumping hill called the “Wielka Krokiew” where every year the world ski jumping cup is held.
The chapel of St. Sacred Heart of Jesus, the classic works of the highlanders and Zakopane style
The main street of Zakopane
Gubałówka hill (height 1126 m) where you can go to the top by a funicular (included), with some breathtaking views on the Tatra Mountains.
Chochołów village - Orginal highlanders wooden houses. The complex is under the UNESCO protection
Back to Krakow, the journey from Zakopane to Krakow takes around 2 hours
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from hotel. The day before the trip we will contact you by email or phone with the time and place of departure.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Trip may last longer due to heavy traffic on the road
Reviews(50)
Intermediate stops were fun & interesting. The 3 hours at Zapokane was just right. Many different restaurants and an enjoyable tram ride.
Lovely day out and very well organised. Friendly tour guide. Sent us best places to eat and attractions while in Zakopane
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip to Zakopane and the Tetra Mountains. Our guide Dawid was the best and even took us over the border into Slovakia. We enjoyed cheese smoked in a real fire with vodka. Several hours free time in Zakopane. Time to explore the wooden house village and the amazing church on the edge of the forest. The other people on our trip were lovely too and we all chatted and enjoyed our day together. I would highly recommend this trip and Viator .
A lovely day up in the mountains, spectacular views of the Tetra Mountains. Lots of little stops as well as the main one in Zacopane so lots of photo opportunities throughout. Kornel our driver was lovely and was happy to answer any questions as well as giving us information at each stop. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great day in the mountains and enjoyed the spectacular views of the Tatra Mountains, as well as the stops and photo opportunities along the way. It’s great to know that Kornel made the experience even better by being helpful and informative throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another trip soon!
We had a great day visiting Zakopane. Our driver Dawid picked us up in a very comfortable vehicle and drove to all the spots you want to see. I chose this company as it said it was a small group tour and it did not disappoint. There was less messing around picking others up or waiting for people to return so everything was much more streamline than other tours I've been on. The cheese was great, the vodka was great and the scenery was beautiful. I fully recommend.
Fantastic day! Dawid took us to see the oldest wooden houses in the area, cooked us Oscypek cheese on a fire, served with cranberry sauce and a cheeky vodka shot to wash it down. Next onto zakopane mountains where Dawid was very knowledgeable and so helpful. Finished the day off going to a 200 year old wooden church which was stunning. A wonderful day and very good value for money. I would highly recommend.
Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day and all the experiences along the way. It’s great that Dawid shared his knowledge and made the tour special with the local highlights. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Dawid our tour operator was nice and efficient. Communication was perfect as well as guidance and trip. Thankyou
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you were satisfied with the service, communication, and the tour. We will pass your kind words on to Dawid and hope to welcome you again!
Good trip, was a bonus to have really good weather. Nice to experience the polish cheese and see the wooden homes. The mountains were a sight to see, enjoyed it. Lots of stalls at Zakopane, might not be everyone’s choice.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the trip and that the beautiful weather made the experience even better. It’s great to hear that you had the chance to taste traditional Polish cheese, admire the wooden architecture, and enjoy the stunning mountain views. Zakopane can indeed be lively with its many market stalls, but we’re happy you found the visit enjoyable overall. We hope to welcome you again on another trip in the future!
Amazing day, Lucks our guide was very helpful and informative. Picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Amazing day
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an amazing day and that Luck, our guide, made the experience even more enjoyable with his helpful and informative service. We’re also glad the hotel pickup and drop-off added to your comfort. We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Travelled from Krakow on Sat 31st. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and the scenery on the way to Zakopane was stunning and postcard-pretty. The one downer was the power cut that shut down the funicular just as I was at the head of the queue! Most of our group didn't get to go up, and the one's who did had to be rescued. Obviously not our tour guide's fault, and the whole town was without power for a period, but that should have been the highlight of the outing.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the knowledge of your guide. We’re sorry the power outage affected the funicular experience — unfortunately, this was beyond our control. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope you still had a memorable day in Zakopane.
