Zakopane Tour: Explore Tatra Mountains and Regional Culture from Krakow
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9 Ratings
Kraków
Embark on a captivating day trip from Krakow to Zakopane and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the Tatra Mountains. Discover the rich regional culture, admire traditional wooden architecture, and indulge in a delicious highlanders lunch. Unforgettable experiences await!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Poland Active Local Tours - Tours around Krakow - Krakow sightseeing - .
- Chocholow - Expect pickup from your Cracow hotel by 8-9 am. It’s a scenic 2-hour drive to the pretty village of Chocholow, and your guide will point out landmarks and views along the way. Besides its setting in the Tatra mountains, Chocolow stands out for its traditional wooden cabins, making it one of the best-preserved highland villages in Poland.
- Witow - Visit traditional highlanders hut. Taste of local delicacy, famous and EU-protected oscypek cheese.
- Krzeptówki - From Witów, it’s a 20-minute drive to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptowki, built to commemorate the Polish Pope John Paul II’s survival of an assassination attempt in the 1980s.
- Pęksowy Brzyzek National Cemetery in Zakopane - One of the most important cemeteries in Poland. Unique also because of deffernt grave’s shapes
- Krupowki Street - It’s just a short drive from Krzeptówki to the town center. Your guide will lead you to Peksowy Brzyzek old cemetery, home to the graves of Zakopane locals, including several World War II resistance heroes, and along Krupowki Street, one of Poland’s best-known shopping streets, where you’ll have the chance to grab a bite to eat (own expense).
- Gubalowka - From Krupówki Street, it’s a thrilling ride by funicular up to the top of Gubalowka Hill, which offers stunning views of the city and the mountains.
- Jaszczurówka - Hop back in the van for the short drive to Jaszczurowka village. The attraction here is the towering Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built entirely from timber in traditional Polish fashion.
- Bukowina Tatrzanska - One of the highest located village. Great view points.
What's Included
- Funicular ticket to Gubałówka Hill included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable guide-driver at your service
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Join us for a distinct and visually stunning day! Immerse yourself in local culture, admire wooden structures, take in the picturesque countryside, gaze at magnificent mountain vistas, and enjoy a traditional highlanders lunch at lesser-known scenic spots! We promise to make your day unforgettable!
Explore the wonders of Poland’s Tatra Mountains and the delightful character of the spa town called Zakopane on this 9-hour journey in a small group setting. Witness traditional wooden cottages in the Chocholow village, visit the shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptowki, and explore a wooden church in Jaszczurowka. Delve into Zakopane, from the historical Peksowy Brzyzek cemetery to the bustling Krupowki Street, and ascend Gubalowka Hill on a funicular ride. We also have additional halts at the Ski Jump hill and at some of the highest elevated villages in Poland known for their unparalleled views of the Tatra Mountains.
Relish a traditional Polish highlanders lunch (meals not included) in Zakopane or en route. We’ll point out the best places for you to take a lunch recess.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Location
Poland Active Local Tours - Tours around Krakow - Krakow sightseeing
Mikołajska
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Ann_m
May 23, 2022
Great day with a great guide. - Great trip made better with our guide Chris. Was happy to inform us of his knowledge of Poland. Very pleasant guy.
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Emma
Mar 21, 2022
Can't recommend enough!! - Fantastic tour of Zakopane, Matthew was very kind and informative. Wouldn't have thought to do a tour like this but so glad we did. The experience was amazing from start to finish, we saw and experienced things that we didn't think we'd see. The snow was amazing, so refreshing and lovely food experience too
Please if you visit Krakow, use this tour company as well, we definitely will be doing next time we visit!!
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Olive_d
Mar 14, 2020
Fabulous day - We had a fabulous guy called Mathew as our guide he went above and beyond he made our day very special
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Maxandtia
Mar 12, 2020
Absolutely Amazing - This trip was 100 times better than I imagined. Our guide, Matthew, was such a lovely man and full of information about things along the way...The sights were stunning and going up on a ski chair to the top of the ski jump is an absolute must for anyone with a head for heights. We made a couple of stops along the way, including a visit to a cheese maker and a carpenter who lived in a traditional Polish wooden house. I woud gladly go again and I recommend this trip to anyone who is visiting Krakow .Worth every penny (or Zlote)
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Debbiegardner911
Feb 1, 2020
Airplane experience - Excellent day. Michael was very good as guide and was happy to discuss what we wanted from the day. Thoroughly recommend.
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498melissaw
Jan 4, 2020
Great day trip from Krakow - I just took this tour with my parents and my Aunt. We’ve been to Krakow several times, but never made it to Zakopane. This tour was perfect! Our wonderful driver and tour guide, Michael, was friendly and professional from start to finish. He answered our dozens of questions and showed us some amazing sites. He made sure that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He was knowledgeable, a safe driver, and really a joy to spend the day with! We would definitely recommend this tour to others!
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Elisa
Jun 3, 2019
Zakopane guided tour - This was a great tour! Very personal and we did some really fun things that I have a feeling other you’re don’t provide. Highly recommend!
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Edmund_m
Mar 13, 2018
Excellent, cold but over all it was... - <p>Excellent, cold but over all it was great, enjoyed the day very well, highly recommended</p>
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Wiccu
Jan 4, 2018
Excellent service by Maciej Szymoniak - Maciej was very nice to us and helped us as much as he could.Gave us a very reasonable price. He was like one of our family, also explained in detail about each place he took us in.I highly recommend him to any family or even couples who are going to Poland!!
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