Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

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11 hours (approx.)

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Overview

On this 11-12-hour program, you'll enjoy one of the best views in Zakopane with a funicular railway ride up to Gubałówka. You will taste traditional smoked cheese (oscypek) and visit the fabulous wooden village Chochołów.
Marvel at the spectacular views of the High Tatras that are covered with snow up until May.
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.
After your tour of Zakopane, take a break for some rest and relaxation in the thermal pools. Enjoy outdoor and indoor swimming pools, water slides, whirlpool baths and many other attractions in the heart of the mountains.

What's Included

Snacks Testing of traditional cheese (oscypek)
Hotel pick up & drop off
Ticket to top of mountain by funicular railway
Information brochure in the language of your choice.
Transport in both directions by air-conditioned Car/Van/Minibus from Krakow
Ticket for the entrance to thermal baths (hot springs)
Helpful English-speaking driver/guide at your disposal during the trip

Lunch

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickups in Krakow between 8:30-9:00am. Pickup directly from your selected hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). The day before the tour (by 7pm), after collecting all addresses from the other tour participants, you will receive the exact pickup time from your accommodation.

What To Expect

Zakopane

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. See the ski jumps of the World Championship. Visit the historic wooden village. Learn the secrets of the traditional production of smoked sheep cheese called "Oscypek" made only in these areas.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chocholow

About 20 minutes from Zakopane, there is the town of Chochołów. This village is famous for the wooden houses that look almost identical. Settlers have traditionally washed the wooden walls of buildings with soapy water. They do it twice a year in the period before Christmas and Easter. Thanks to this, buildings that are many years old look like new. In the vicinity of Chochołów in the glades there are places where highlanders produce sheep cheese traditional for this region of Poland. This cheese is called "Oscypek". As part of the trip you will visit this place and you will be able to learn the production history and taste of this cheese.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gubalowka

In the city of Zakopane there is a cable car thanks to which you will be able to climb to the top of the Gubałówka mountain. The upper station is located at an altitude of 1,126 m a.s.l. from the hill offers a beautiful view of the Polish Tatra Mountains landscape. There are also many tourist attractions as well as restaurants and cafes where you can taste mulled wine and relax with a view of the mountain landscape.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Krupowki Street

The most famous street in Zakopane with traditional bazaars as well as the restaurants and cafes. You will have some free time to spend over here.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tatra National Park (Pass By)

There is a Tatra national park around Zakopane.

Chocholowskie Termy

After completing part of the sightseeing of the Zakopane Town, the driver will take you to a complex of thermal pools, 30 minutes away, where you will spend about 2,5 hours on a well-healing bath in hot springs.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill (Pass By)

The Ski Jumping World Cup takes place in Zakopane every year in winter. It is a very popular winter sport in Poland. Access to the ski jumps is not included in the tour, it is only allowed for professional ski jumpers.

Tatras Mountains (Tatry)

On the Gubałówka mountain there is a viewing point from which there is a beautiful view of the Tatra Mountains.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane

you will taste traditional local cheese (oscypek) made from sheep's milk and local alcohol.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with mobility impairments

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025