Zakopane Town in Tatra Mountains - Excursion from Krakow
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the rich culture, dramatic landscapes, and authentic traditions of Podhale, Poland’s premier mountain region. This full-day excursion takes you from Krakow into the heart of the Tatra Mountains, combining historic architecture, regional gastronomy, unforgettable alpine panoramas, and free time in Poland’s winter capital, Zakopane. -Explore the historic wooden architecture in the charming village of Chochołów -Taste traditional warm oscypek cheese and regional liquors at a shepherd’s hut -Ride the Gubałówka funicular for spectacular panoramas of the Tatra Mountains -Enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and dine along vibrant Krupówki Street -Discover authentic Podhale culture, local crafts, and iconic mountain scenery
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip transportation
- Driver or host
- Free time in Krupowki
- Chochołów Highlander village visit
- Funicular tickets
- Traditional Oscypek cheese and local liquor tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on the option selected)
What's not
- Food / drinks (other than Oscypek and Liquor)
Itinerary
Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow (hotel you specified). The first stop will be the village of Chocholow, 100 km from Krakow.
While going to Podhale, it is worth visiting Chochołów, located about 20 km west of Zakopane. It is a large village located on the right bank of Czarny Dunajec between the hills. This place enjoys the constant popularity of tourists, regardless of the season. The unique landscape values of the Chochołowska Valley, its fauna and flora, as well as architecture (wooden houses), makes the village a fantastic place to visit.
Zakopane carries the proud name of the "skiing capital of Poland". It is Poland's most popular holiday resort. During this tour you will be able to see the main attractions of this wonderful city. 1) Gubalowka - take a trip up the mountain Gubalowka, ride in a funicular and experience the natural surrounds. From the top of the mountain you will have a beautiful view of the Tatra Mountain range. 2) Krupowki - the main street of Zakopane with traditional bazaars as well as the restaurants and cafes. Meet some locals, see what village life has to offer and shop for some souvenirs. You will have some free time to spend over here. 3) Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill - the bigest ski jumping area in Poland and one of the most famous in Europe, which is used for the Grant Prix Ski Jump Competition.
Traditional shepherd’s hut (bacówka) - experience the culinary soul of the region. Discover oscypek - the famous protected smoked sheep cheese and enjoy a warm tasting paired with sweet cranberry sauce, alongside a sampling of traditional regional liqueurs
The return journey to Krakow will take about 2 hours, depending on traffic. You will be dropped off at the address you preselected.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Kazimierz / Jewish Quarter
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Hello Cracow
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Krakow
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 322 day trips we list in Krakow.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 173 of 322.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Krakow
Kraków, Poland's royal former capital, has a beautifully preserved medieval old town, crowned by Wawel Castle above the Vistula River.
The Main Market Square, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, is lined with burghers' houses and centred on the arcaded Cloth Hall. St Mary's Basilica rises at one corner, its carved wooden altarpiece a Gothic masterpiece, and a trumpet call sounds from its tower through the day and night.
Top-ranked sights in Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square), Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli).
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