Zakopane and Tatras Mountains Day Tour from Krakow: Funicular Railway Ride and Historic Exploration

Enjoy a journey on a funicular railway to the summit of Mt. Gubalowka, and stroll around the mountaintop. Explore the most ancient section of Zakopane with its traditional mountaineer cabins and ash trees. Soak up the authentic Zakopane ambience as you saunter along Krupowki.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zakopane - Visiting Zakopane is a perfect opportunity to learn about
    the wooden architecture of Podhale highlanders, and to see
    the beautiful villas in Zakopane style, which was inspired by
    the folklore of this region.
  • Gubalowka - It is impossible to visit Zakopane and not go to Gubałówka (1123 metres above sea level) – the best known peak…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation from Krakow to Zakopane
  • Funicular ride to Gubałówka peak
  • Local cheese tasting experience
  • English-speaking driver assistance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable shoes, accessories related to weather conditions (umbrella, hat, small backpack)
Location
plac Szczepański 8
plac Szczepański
Please wait for the driver near the entrance to the building number 8 at Szczepanski Square. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_r
Apr 2, 2025
Sunnytrips126 - Really good day trip. Bart our tour guide was great and friendly. Zakapane was beautiful, it was very busy at the top of the mountain
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Michele_m
Oct 14, 2024
A beautiful trip - The mountains were beautiful and the cheese tasting fun and delicious! Michal was entertaining and helpful with suggestions of restaurants in Zakopane.
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Patricia_h
May 9, 2024
Worth the trip - Pawel was nice and Professional. The combination of mountains, cheese tasting and thermal springs was good. We really enjoyed it. Only negative: the transport bus had small seating between rows- the bus was full and we were in the back row-any one over 5’3” will have very cramped legs.
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Karlayaninav
Nov 29, 2023
Beautiful - Totally recommended, very attentive and helpful guide. The mountains are magical! They give away shots of Polish vodka, in addition to adding water and snacks along the way. There are several stops to buy something and go to the toilet.
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Millie_c
Sep 23, 2023
Trip to zakopane - Our tour guide Krystian was absolutely fantastic. He was so friendly and full of life it really made our trip. The trip in itself was incredible too. The views in zakopane were phenomenal and the thermal spa was lovely.
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Joanne_m
Sep 10, 2023
Great tour, highly recommend - I toured with Thousand Miles via Viator to Zakopane on Sept 9th, my birthday. Magda and Marcin surprised me with a Thousand Miles tour company gift and birthday toast. This was an unexpected joy. Marcin navigated the road construction and heavy traffic with skill and MUCH patience. Magda was a fantastic guide, sharing so much information about the sights, culture, and foods of the area. I highly recommend this tour company and especially recommend Magda and Marcin.
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Bailey_b
Aug 9, 2023
We really enjoyed our... - We really enjoyed our experience! Our guide Monika was very thoughtful and attentive. We would recommend to others!
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James_e
Sep 30, 2023
Interesting and full trip - Great trip lots to do and see well organised by your operator value for money. Interesting to see old houses and customs and cheese sampling
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Yoav_s
Apr 29, 2024
Aberage - Too much time at the shopping area and the jacuzzi area. Need more time to visit the nature and mountains
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Denise_d
Nov 23, 2023
Driver ‘didn’t know’ about picking us up - Was a great day out, in my dreams since we were never picked up and didn’t get to go. We were advised by Viator the night before (when I was worried about the booking that everything was fine) then in the morning when we were awaiting pick up I was advised again everything is fine but they have between 9am and 9:50am to pick you up. 10am came and went and we were still waiting. We were advised to contact tour provider if any issues, when we done this we were very kindly informed that the tour has already left and didn’t know why we weren’t picked up. On asking if someone could take us and even just refund the difference of what was missed we were advised this wasn’t going to happen. As an ‘apology’ by the tour guide (please note not Viator) we were offered a day trip to the zoo or a transfer to the airport the following day. Viator are still to actually acknowledge that this is partly their fault as it was through them that the trip was booked!! Be careful with who you are booking with if it is something you really want to experience on your trip
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From $119
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).