Zakopane Day Trip from Krakow with Optional Activities

8 hours
Krakow, Poland

About this activity

Discover Zakopane's charm with a guided tour from Krakow, featuring optional thermal hot bath pools for relaxation.

Highlights

  • Explore Zakopane's unique wooden architecture
  • Ride the Gubałówka Hill funicular for panoramic views
  • Stroll through Krupówki Street's vibrant market
  • Visit the Tatra Museum to learn about local culture
  • Relax in the thermal hot bath pools (optional)

Full description

Experience the enchanting town of Zakopane on a day trip from Krakow. Known for its unique wooden architecture and stunning mountain views, Zakopane offers a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Your journey includes a guided tour of the town's main attractions, such as the Tatra Museum, which showcases the rich history and culture of the region. For breathtaking panoramic views, ride the Gubałówka Hill funicular, offering a bird's-eye perspective of the Tatra Mountains. Stroll along Krupówki Street, Zakopane's bustling market, where you can shop for local crafts and taste traditional Polish cuisine. To enhance your experience, opt for a visit to the thermal hot bath pools, providing a relaxing soak amidst picturesque mountain scenery. This day trip offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation, making it an unforgettable addition to your Polish itinerary.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Krakow to Zakopane
  • Guided tour of Zakopane's main attractions
  • Optional visit to thermal hot bath pools
  • Meals and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Optional activities like the thermal bath pools may require additional fees.
  • Confirm the departure time and location from Krakow to plan your day accordingly.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a swimsuit if you plan to visit the thermal hot bath pools.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for mountain conditions.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The guided tour is provided in English, but if you choose another available language, (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Norwegian and more) our guide will provide you with unique booklets of tour instructions along with all the details. You can be sure that no essential information will be missed. See you on board!
  • The time given in your reservation is approximate. Our driver will contact you one day before the tour around 8PM to confirm the exact pick up time which you can expect at 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM.
  • NOTE: Your pick up point may change due to pedestrian-only zones and limited parking space in the city center. Our driver will contact you to arrange the convenient spot. Thank you for your understanding.

Traveler reviews

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Great day out with a great tour guide

Absolutely brilliant day, for starters the guide haroune was both informative and kept us in the loop night before the tour. On the day we felt cared about and our experience was great because of it. Lots of humour in the bus to keep the journey time feel like it was quick. All the stops were well worthwhile to see old poland and experience some local culture (cheese and vodka too) thermal baths are not quite what expected, they are all heated pools rather than natural springs but still great and quite cheap for drinks as well

U8149GSdarrenhAug 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fun and comfortable trip...

Fun and comfortable trip to a mountainous city with a great resourceful guide, Marek. Enjoyed the vodka and cheese tasting pitstop before getting to explore the town and enjoy the gorgeous views.

Surbhi_tAug 2, 2026VIATOR

Definitely recommend

The experience was great. I thought 2.5 hours as Zakopane would have been enough but it wasn’t. I’m definitely thinking about going back and doing the trip when I’m next in Krakow. Haroune was great. Very informative, making sure we heard what he said and he had the confidence to speak to those that were that bit more loud on the bus but still had the ability to have banter. Kept to the schedule. Bus driver was great, kept the bus as cool as he could and always said hello when getting on the bus

nicole27648Jul 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Haroune: Guiding Angel of Poland

Our tour guide, Haroune, is a living saint turned away from heaven and sent somewhere just about similar: Poland. This wonderful angel accommodated everyone wonderfully and made the experience worthwhile with his angelically comedic versatility and wonderful people skills. Drunk passengers? Piece of cake! Skipping cues? Easy! This archangel of Poland is a one-man crew and needs recognition for how wonderful he is, a billion stars if I could

679navasJul 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great host and great trip

Simon was an amazing host, allowed us to see and described many different areas of Poland and relevant culture to each. Would recommend!

alexmH8763LOJul 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult The guided tour is provided in English, but if you choose another available language, (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Norwegian and more) our guide will provide you with unique booklets of tour instructions along with all the details. You can be sure that no essential information will be missed. See you on board! The time given in your reservation is approximate. Our driver will contact you one day before the tour around 8PM to confirm the exact pick up time which you can expect at 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM. NOTE: Your pick up point may change due to pedestrian-only zones and limited parking space in the city center. Our driver will contact you to arrange the convenient spot. Thank you for your understanding.