Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Day Trip: Experience Polish Mountainous Delights

Escape the city and explore the stunning Tatra Mountains on a day trip to Zakopane. Indulge in delicious local cuisine, soak in breathtaking views, and ride a cable car to the top of Gubałówka for a panoramic experience.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chocholow - Traditional Polish village with wooden houses.
What's Included
  • Brochure available in multiple languages
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking driver assistance
  • Included parking fees
  • Narrow-gauge railway tickets to Gubałówka Mountain
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Escape the urban life for a day and experience the allure of a mountain resort in the Tatras. Explore the tasty native dishes, stunning landscapes, and absorb the distinctive vibe of Poland’s capital during winter. Embark on a cable car journey up to the peak of Gubałówka, and bask in the incredible scenery. The journey from Kraków to Zakopane typically takes approximately 2 hours.

Location
Chocholow
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julienne_s
Nov 4, 2024
A full day and a great day! - It was a great day starting with a stop in the quaint town of the wooden houses. The next stop at a shepherd’s hut and tasting the cheese and cherry liqueur followed by time in Zakopane to explore views from the mountain and walking through the town exploring its shops, restaurants etc. we stopped at two other highlights in the area before heading back to Krakow. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a great day!
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Linda_m
Oct 25, 2024
Loved it loved it - Michael was fantastic. We had a lovely day. He was very informative and provided us with great memories and experiences
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Anamaria_s
Oct 15, 2024
Great Day Trip with Beautiful Views - We covered a lot of ground on this day trip, starting with a stop in the wooden village, visiting a wooden church, seeing the Tatra Mountains, and ending with some leisure time in Zakopane. Our guide Michael was very informative, funny, and easy to be with. I appreciate his flexibility and additional inclusion of taking the ski lift since the cable car was not working. We also lucked out with perfect sunny weather and great views of the changing fall foliage. Highly recommend.
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Laura5413
Oct 13, 2024
Excellent guided tour of Zakopane and the Tatra mountains - Our tour guide Michael was friendly, funny and knowledgeable, giving us lots of recommendations in Zakopane and Krakow. Multiple things to see and do along the way. The weather was great so we had amazing views of the mountains.
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Barb_p
Sep 28, 2024
Great tour - Mike was amazing!!! He was personable and funny too! He made sure we were all set st each spot and was always available to answer questions. He sent us information and gave us some great ideas. 100% would book the tour again!!!!
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Paula_a
Sep 18, 2024
A wonderful day seeing the Polish highlands - Our trip was focused in Krakow, with a visit to Auschwitz early in the week. This trip to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains was an excellent way to get out of the city and see the Highlands. Enjoyed the opportunity to stretch our legs during the drive. I enjoyed the cheese (bought some to take home), and driving thru Choctow. Our guide Michal was extremely kind and patient, as I have breathing issues and was struggling a bit with the attitude, and my travel partner walks with a cane. He revommended places to eat, and we were very excited to see that one I had investigated prior was on the list. Bakowo Zohylino Niznio was an incredible place to eat. The atmosphere was rustic and traditional of the Highlands, food was excellent and portions generous. He ensured my partner and I made it to and from the restaurant. Was professional and courteous at all times, and to end the day he sent everyone additional recommendations for things to see and places to eat in Krakow as well. I would recommend this excursion. Michal made it especially great for us.
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Shayne_s
Jul 14, 2024
Awesome guide/driver - The trip, itinerary and scenery were great but our guide/driver Matthew took it up a level and made it even more memorable. Throughout the journey he would share his knowledge on the locations as well as Polish history, customs, culture and mythology. Very engaging and happy to answer all our questions. He was also very flexible with the itinerary and never rushed us, offering loads of tips and suggestions when we were off on our own exploring. Thanks Matthew for an amazing time.
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Ni-co-laa-laa
May 14, 2024
Had a great day, thank you to our tour guide Mike! - Great day out, would highly recommend this trip if visiting Krakow. Mike was our tour guide, really friendly person with lots of knowledge about the areas as well as places along the way giving a bit extra information. All of the stops were really interesting, cheese and wine tasting also very nice! Lots of recommendations on ways to spend time once in Zakopane and places to go for food. I'd say 3 hours in Zakopane was plenty, lots of shops to look around and lovely little market. Would recommend the cable car also, we spent a little over an hour up here which was definitely worth the price paid. If you do go up to Gubalowka on the cable car, I'd recommend to take cash as we found a lot of the stalls don't take card. Overall, a really enjoyable day out! If you're in two minds whether to book it or not, just do it. You won't be disappointed.
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Kevin_m
Apr 25, 2024
Superb - Although we had some very bad weather on our Wednesday trip our guide Mathew more than made up for that and his a credit to your company. Keep hold of him as he is a winner. Polite knowledge able and with a good sense of humour too. Great day I would recommend to friends and probably do the trip again without the rain. Thank you a pleased customer. Kevin
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Jennifer_w
Sep 25, 2024
Worth the money and time - The tour was worth taking and a good value. Our tour guide spoke great English, was friendly, and picked us up at our hotel promptly. We had just the right amount of time in each location. The only reason I did not give this five stars because I thought our destination was a bit touristy, but that is not the tour’s fault.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).