Zakopane Tour: Explore Tatra Mountains from Krakow with Optional Activities
Krakow
Embark on a Zakopane tour from Krakow and discover the breathtaking Tatra Mountains. Enjoy optional activities like hiking, skiing, and immersing in the charming architecture of this idyllic city.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Krakow - 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.
  • Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa - On the route to Zakopane we’ll stop in Chochołów ‘ the wooden village. People still live there in the original wooden houses built by the Polish highlanders, which are under the patronage of UNESCO. You will get a chance to go inside one of them to experience how people used to live.

After that we will visit a Bacowka (traditional shepherd’s hut) where you will have a chance to try famous regional cheese ‘ Oscypek and see how it is prepared.

  • Zakopane - attractions and activities - The Zakopane tour starts out with a breathtaking panorama of the Tatra Mountains, viewed from the top of the Gubalowka Hill, and a cable car will take you there.

Next you will explore traditional bazaar and Krupowki Street ‘ filled with restaurants, local stores and regional goods. After lunch, we will head back to Krakow, on our way passing next to a famous ski jump and entering a wooden church in the outskirts of Zakopane.

  • Krakow - At the end of the full-day sightseeing tour, your driver will drive you back to Krakow.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - .zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chochołowa
  • Testing sheep’s smoked cheese
  • Helpful English speaking driver
  • All transportation costs
  • Tickets to Gubałowka Mountain
  • Entry/Admission - Zakopane
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Zakopane, a delightful city nestled at the base of the Tatra mountains, attracts both local and foreign visitors throughout the year. Originally established in the early 17th century as temporary shepherd encampments, it has since transformed into a stunning urban landscape. Its proximity to nature, stunning vistas of the mountains, distinctive architecture, numerous hiking paths and ski trails establish Zakopane as the go-to destination for individuals seeking a tranquil retreat away from the hectic city life.

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note that weather in Zakopane might be different than in Krakow
  • Duration of the tour weather may change depending on traffic
  • Most travelers can participate
Location
Krakow
Cancellation Policy

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

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