Poland · DAY TRIPS IN ZAKOPANE
Here are 10 day trips in Zakopane, with the cost, the running time and who each one suits. The list runs in order, so the top of it is the safe answer.
Travel from Krakow to the Tatras in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as David, Lucas, Marcin, or Piotr. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked oscypek and local alcohol, see the ski jump and Jaszczurówka Chapel, then ride the Gubałówka funicular and explore Zakopane.
“The knowleageable guide with such a kind and welcome approach. Gencuie bardzo.”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, a live English or Spanish guide, a Gubałówka funicular ride, highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Krupówki free time, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Cyprian and Filip have led this route, so service may vary.
“Zakopane is a tour where we were able to taste delicious cheese, see the mountains from above, and enjoy hot springs. Philip is a very friendly and patient guide, and the tour was excellent. Highly recommended!”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver such as Kuba, Jacob, or Mido. Visit wooden Chochołów, taste sheep cheese and Polish vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, then spend 2.5 hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Transport, cable-car tickets, and bath entry are included.
“This was a fantastic trip, we got to see lots of places and experience Polish traditions. Mido our guide was very informative and friendly, he made sure our day went as smoothly as possible and was super helpful. Would definitely recommend this trip, Zakopane is beautiful and the thermal spa was a lovely relaxing end to our trip!”
Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec Gorge for a 2.5-hour traditional raft trip run by local highlanders, then continue to Zakopane and ride the rail car up Gubalowka. An English-speaking driver handles transport and ticket help. Guides such as Marek, Greg, Philip, and Gregory have made the long day easier with local tips and translation.
“What an adventurous day we had. Lucky enough to have Polands ( Gregory) best guide all to ourselves. We started off on the river Gorge rafting but the weather took a turn for the worse, so having boycotted our water trip we got a lift back to owners property and were warmed up beside the wood burner with a hot cuppa. We then went to Zakopane but before we wondered around the shops in the snow Gregory took us to a little gem of a restaurant for a traditional polish lunch. Beautiful sights along the way with Gregory indicating at points of interest.”
Travel from Krakow to Morskie Oko for a roughly four-hour return hike, then explore Zakopane, ride the Gubałówka funicular, and browse Krupowki Street. An English-speaking driver handles the day, with Oskar, Maciej, and Hubert among the praised drivers. Vodka and cottage cheese tasting is included.
“excellent tour my wife git what we wanted to see thank you fir your help the driver was very helpful, knowledgeable and polite thank you very much again”
You’ll travel from Krakow to Zakopane in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, a Gubałówka cable car ride, wooden villages, a chapel, local cheese and alcohol tasting, and three hours on Krupowki Street. Guides including Maciej, Magda, Paul, and Dawid are praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips.
“Had a great time and we were very well looked after by Maciek who was our driver and guide for the whole day. Was good to be on the small group tour of just 5 people. Thanks again Maciek for looking after us.”
Leave Krakow in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Oskar. Visit Gubałówka, Krupówki Street, Wielka Krokiew, a wooden chapel, a sheep-cheese hut, and a traditional woodcarver’s home before relaxing at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. The 9 to 10-hour trip includes pickup, parking, fuel, water, and private transport, but not meals or admission tickets.
“We enjoyed the whole trip, car was comfortable, the driver very pleasant and helpful - nothing too much trouble - and the places visited I would highly recommend”
Leave Krakow for a 10-hour trip into southern Poland. Visit Chocholow’s wooden houses, ride the Gubalowka funicular, walk around Zakopane, and taste smoked cheese with a drink. Hotel pickup, transport, return drop-off, and an English-speaking driver are included. Lunch is not.
“It was a perfect amount of time to visit all the main parts of the city and walk around the mountains. Ivan was a great guide, communication was amazing and made it so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Spend a full day in southern Poland with hotel pickup, a calm 2.25-hour Dunajec rafting trip, local cheese tasting, and time in Zakopane. Ride the cable car to Gubałówka for Tatra views, then walk Krupówki Street. English-speaking guides such as Dawid, Lukas, and Thomas keep the day organized and comfortable.
“Świetna wycieczka. Wracam z radością w Pieniny, 2.5 h spływ Dunajcem daje możliwość obserwowania z blisko pięknej przyrody Jak i wspaniałych gór. Flisacy umilą wam te podróż niesamowitymi opowieściami i żartami. Pan Tomasz organizator wycieczki niezwykle uprzejmy i miły zadbał o nasz komfort w trakcie spływu zapewniając nam koc na ławkę czy parasole w Zakopanym. Podzielił się istotnymi wskazówkami i był elastyczny w stosunku do naszych planów zwiedzania. Dzięki jego sprawnej organizacji omijaliśmy kolejki po bilety na spływ czy do kolejki na Gubałówkę. Super, że da się zaznac w ciągu jednej wycieczki tego co najważniejsze w Zakopanym i w Pieninach. Polecam z całego serca.”
Spend a full day in Poland’s Tatra foothills with an English-speaking driver and guide. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked Oscypek and regional alcohol, ride the cable car to Gubałówka, explore Krupówki Street, and add the Chochołów thermal baths if you choose that option. Hotel pickup is available on selected bookings.
Start with a city, a memorial, a mountain range or a long lunch.
