Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Tatra Mountains & Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)
Description
Visit Zakopane and Polish Mountains. Experience a unique style of architecture, clothes, and food. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Polish Mountains from the cable car. Visit the historic wooden village. See the details of the "oscypek" production of traditional smoked sheep's cheese made by highlanders. See the ski jumps of the World Championship. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, use pick up & drop off from you hotel. • Round-trip door-to-door transfers to Zakopane are provided • No need to buy tickets on site - admission to cable car is included • Tasting smoked sheep's cheese is guaranteed
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Itinerary
Your tour will begin with transport from Krakow to Zakopane Town. Pickup by car or minivan from a pre-determined place (hotel or other place that you choose) at a specified date and time. Transport takes about 2 hours.
A trip to Zakopane is a full-day trip lasting with transport around 9 to 10 hours. As part of the trip you will visit the most important tourist places of Zakopane, including: the city center, Gubałówka hill with a cable car from which there is a view of the Polish Tatra Mountains, a wooden village where traditional smoked sheep cheese, ski jumps and many other places related to architecture and culture of this part of Poland.
The village of Chochołów is famous for its wooden buildings. The houses in the village look almost identical. It is a tradition in this village to wash houses with soapy water, two pieces of advice a year during Christmas and before Easter.
In the village of Chochołów it will be possible to see the wooden architecture characteristic of this part of Poland. Highlanders - local settlers, produce cheese called "Oscypek" in this region of Poland. It is smoked cheese made from sheep's milk. The wooden houses where this cheese is produced are called "Bacówkach". Thanks to a trip to this place, you will be able to try this cheese with shot of polish vodka, as well as hear about how it is produced.
In Zakopane, you will visit the most popular street Krupówki, which is a peculiar market of the city and its central point. Krupówki street is crowded with tourists who visit shops and go to restaurants located along the street. On this street you can find many traditional highlander items to buy, such as clothes and souvenirs, but also to eat.
One of the main sightseeing points will be a funicular ride up the Gubałówka hill. The bottom station is located at one of the ends of Krupówki Street. After reaching the summit by terrain cable car, you will see beautiful views of Polish Tatra Mountains. There are also various tourist attractions as well as local restaurants, cafes and bars where you will be able to try e.g. mulled wine and relax with a beautiful view.
Terrain cable car ride to the top of the Gubałówka mountain allows a view of the beautiful range of the Polish Tatra Mountains
The Jaszczurówka Chapel is a perfect example of Zakopane's sacred architecture. The wooden building is over 100 years old. As part of the trip, the driver will take you to this place so that you can see this place.
Ski jumping in Zakopane is a long tradition of winter sports. Every year, International Ski Jumping Competition takes place in Zakopane. As part of the trip you will also be able to see this place with your own eyes.
At the end of the full-day sightseeing tour, your driver will drive you back to Krakow.
Please remember to add a review of the tour after the visit.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup directly from your selected hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location up to 5 minutes walk if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). The day before the tour, after collecting all addresses from the other tour participants, you will receive the exact pickup time. After the tour you will be taken back to the same place in Krakow.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(453)
Excellent service the guide was very good
Matthew was an excellent tour guide very informative would definitdly revommend him-
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Zakopane & Tatra Mountains tour and that Matthew made the experience even better with his knowledge and informative guidance. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Symon was a great guide. Very informative and friendly. Best way to get to Zakopane. Comfortable ride and easy communication with company!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Zakopane & Tatra Mountains tour. It’s great to know Szymon made the experience even better with his friendliness and knowledge, and that you appreciated the comfortable transport and easy communication with our team. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
No reflection on our driver / guide (Matius?) who was very helpful and friendly, but the mountain part of the excursion was extremely disappointing. Arriving at the top of the funicular and climbing some steps, you arrive at a track that extends for a few hundred metres flanked both sides with market stalls mostly selling tourist paraphernalia, trinkets, etc. There appeared to be no access beyond or outside this track, no mountain walks, views or other "mountainy" experiences. We were also looking forward to visiting the ski jumps but they were only seen from a distance. All in all, not a memorable experience.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you were satisfied with the transport and your driver. Our Zakopane tour is designed to give guests free time to explore the town at their own pace. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration. Thank you for choosing our tour.
Beautiful tour, definitely worth it
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Zakopane & Tatra Mountains tour and found it beautiful and worth it. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
This excursion was great. Our tour guide Oscar (young polish man) was so very kind, respectful, and very knowledgeable. The area is beautiful, the history rich. The ride there was wonderful as the van was spacious and clean.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Zakopane & Tatra Mountains tour and that Oskar made the experience so special with his kindness, respect, and knowledge. It’s great to know you also found the journey comfortable and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and rich history. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Oscar was great! We loved the drive and the many stops. This tour is an amazing opportunity to see the Polish countryside and experience Zakopane! Thanks!
Thank you for joining our From Krakow to Zakopane in the Polish Mountains tour! We're delighted that you enjoyed the stunning views and unique atmosphere of Zakopane.
Very good experience. Matthew was our guide. Very helpful Very informative. Very nice guide. Highly recommend. Michael Olive Irl.
Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted to hear you had a very good experience and that Matthew was helpful, informative, and made the tour enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Zakopane region has such lush and great history. The area is very beautiful and our guide Oskar was in my opinion a top guide. He shared knowledge of the various areas on this trip as well as the best places to eat. I would highly recommend this trip.
We appreciate your wonderful review! We're happy that your day trip from Krakow to Zakopane was such a memorable experience.
The guide/driver was very helpful and made the day very enjoyable with all his knowledge.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that the guide/driver was helpful and made your day enjoyable with his knowledge. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
