It was a great experience. And the tour guide was amazing. Really enjoyed the cheese and the thermal baths.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- English & Spanish live guide + multilingual guidebook (20+ languages)
- Transportation from Meeting Point (Krakow-Zakopane-Krakow)
- Scenic drive through Chochołów village
- 3 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths – geothermal pools, slides (if relevant option selected)
- Gubałówka funicular (if relevant option selected)
- Cheese & local vodka tasting in traditional highlander "bacówka"
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (or central meeting point, flexible options)
Excludes
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Departure from our comfortable indoor meeting point at Krakow Central Bus Station. Arrive 15 minutes early — restrooms, snacks, and seating are available while you wait.
Experience local mountain traditions during a stop at a traditional shepherd’s hut (“bacówka”). Taste the famous smoked oscypek cheese — a true regional specialty — paired with a shot of traditional Polish vodka. It’s the perfect introduction to the unique culture of the Polish highlands.
Ride the funicular up to Gubałówka for panoramic views over Zakopane and the Tatra range. At the top you'll find souvenir stalls, a gravity toboggan ride (optional, paid on-site), and several spots for the classic postcard photo. On clear days, this is one of the best viewpoints in the region.
Zakopane's main pedestrian street is lined with restaurants, oscypek cheese stands, and highlander-style souvenir shops. It's the best spot for lunch — try a warm oscypek with cranberry sauce from a street vendor, a local classic.
End your day with pure relaxation at the famous Chochołów Thermal Baths. Immerse yourself in warm geothermal waters surrounded by mountain landscapes and enjoy pools, jacuzzis, saunas, hydro-massage zones, and water attractions. After a day of exploring, this is the ultimate way to recharge both body and mind. Thermal baths are considered one of the top experiences in the Zakopane region by travelers and locals alike.
Breathtaking peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and charming Zakopane at the foothills make this region a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers all year round.
Relax on the comfortable drive back to Krakow with unforgettable memories of mountain views, local traditions, and a truly magical day in Zakopane.
Drop-off - After the tour, our driver will take you back to the meeting point.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Hania was amazing and the spas are fantastic
Kuba, our guide on this excursion, was kind, patient and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, shared interesting information throughout the trip and was always ready to help whenever needed. His friendly approach made the experience all the more enjoyable. We highly recommend him and thank him for a wonderful trip.
I really enjoyed the whole trip, it was entertaining, relaxing and rich in knowledge. Kuba was a great tour leader.
Very good value for money and well worth the day. Timings could have been a little more precise but didn’t spoil the overall day. Driver took us to the wrong spa but our guide Kuba stayed calm under pressure and sorted it all out for us.
Absolutely loved it really wonderful experience
We had a fantastic day. Kuba was a fab guide. Very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions we had. The day itself was brilliant. Very packed but we enjoyed all aspects. Highly recommend.
It was an awesome experience.The guide was warm and reliable.
A very good experience. The tour takes place entirely outdoors, without entering the camp itself. Our guide, Pau, was very good, informative, and thorough. Highly recommended!
Thank you Pau for all the explanations. It was indeed an educational experience.
I had Pau and thought she was a great guide and I learned a lot
we booked this trip on get your guide.we wanted a trip which was just included the transfer and this did just that. Once you are there you can purchase the thermal baths but we opted not to and had more time to explore the guide himself was really friendly . The only thing i will say is that it said the pick up spot was at the hotel and then on the day you get a message to meet at the train station. Luckily it was not to far from our hotel but still. the guide was really friendly tho and translated in english. Thank you we had a fantastic day
The places you visit and the sights you see are pretty, but considering the costs of tour this was a disappointing experience There was little explanation of the places we visited . Cheese and vodka tasting ? We were not explained the basics of what we were having or any sort of understanding to how it related to Polish culture The tour felt very unprofessional, with the guide even getting the meeting times wrong until we asked for clarifications. The places are worth a visit, but maybe try another tour company.
It was a great tour. Bus was on time and Pau (our tour guide) was very helpful and responsive. Good views and experiences with plenty of time to enjoy
Lovely day out to see some more of the countryside from Krakow. Gubalówka had gorgeous views and, if you hike down, a nice little challenge. Zakopane seemed a little (lot) touristy and the thermal baths were divine. Only downside was the oscypek and wodka tasting - it looked little like a dressed up parking lot and lasted barely gisteren minutes. We had expected something a fraction more authentic. Pau was lovely and helpful when we had questions.
Hania was a wonderful tour guide, giving us lots of detail about the trip & the history of Krakow. She spoke excellent English & answered any questions we had. We loved all of the tour but particularly the vodka tasting & the thermal baths. Highly recommend doing this trip.
Not overly impressed with Discover Cracow as a company BUT I will say Hannah our tour guide was exceptional. She was welcoming, kind, funny, very accommodating and knowledgeable. Hannah was very patient with the guests who were late and communicated with everyone when there was a delay etc. Hannah made the day a great memory and we are so thankful we had her show us Zakopane and the thermal baths. Discover Cracow the company short notice cancelled another tour we had a couple of days before to Auschwitz. Not only did they give us ZERO time to find another tour but they gave no care about the fact we travelled half way around the world for this ONE TOUR. A simple sorry and full refund doesn’t fix something that is extremely important to people. There needs to be better organizers when booking tours for people and better communication. We also thought for our trip to Zakopane that we had arranged for hotel pickup and hotel drop off and guess what!?? Only hotel pick up is being done and we have to find our way back from the bus station on our own. Another HUGE let down and lack of communication on this companies part.
Had a wonderful day with our driver/guide David. Just a relaxing experience without feeling dragged from place to place. Lots of free time and David was so pleasant and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
We had an amazing experience on this tour. Without a doubt, our guide Antonio made everything much more enjoyable. He was very kind, attentive, and always willing to help and answer our questions. We really appreciated all the recommendations he gave us, as well as the historical facts and interesting details he shared about this beautiful country along the way We were also very impressed by his ability to speak several languages fluently, which made communication feel easy and personal. Antonio truly made the experience special, and we would definitely recommend the tour!
Everything was great except the weather, guide cannot control that unfortunately 😆 would recommend. Anthony was a great guide and kept everything running smoothly
Very enjoyable despite the weather. Anthony was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Very accomodating tour guide antoni
Long time on the bus but enjoyable day trip.
Was a great trip, tour guide Antoni explained everything and gave us history facts along the way on the bus. Had fun at the cheese and vodka tasting. Loved the thermal baths was a great way to end the day.
Anthony was a great tour guide! telling us when to look out the window at different things and explaining what they are etc. Explained about the vodka when tasting them. would highly recommend booking with Anthony for any tours
Antoni was a great tour guide! He was a very personable and friendly person, giving us lots of facts on our trip. Had a lovely time at all the stops along the way, especially the Thermal Pools. Overall the day was amazing!
Great day, definitely worth a visit to Zakopane and the thermal spa. Be aware that tickets for the thermal spa and the Funicular are not included in the basic price. We were aware of this however others in our group were taken by surprise. It is a matter of reading what’s included! Our guide Szymon was absolutely brilliant. He was perfectly fluent in English and Spanish, full of knowledge, approachable and extremely helpful. Couldn’t give him a high enough praise. Would recommend to anyone
My girlfriend and I were really lucky to get Antonio as our guide. Honestly don't think the day would've been the same without him. He picked us up on time and was easy to talk to right away, which set a nice tone for the whole trip. The drive out to Zakopane alone was worth it. Beautiful views the whole way, and Antonio kept pointing things out and sharing bits of history so it never felt like "just" a drive. He also stopped so we could see Kościół Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej, which we wouldn't have known about otherwise. Zakopane itself was stunning. The mountains and forests are something else in person. What I liked most was the mix: we got a proper taste of the local culture (sheep's cheese, some vodka tasting) but also had time to just wander the streets ourselves without feeling rushed. Back in Kraków, Antonio pointed us to Morskie Oko and Wilczy Dół for dinner, both solid picks and left us very happy. overall the whole day felt well thought out without being over-scheduled, and we left happy. We're actually already talking about going back to spend more time in Zakopane specifically. Antonio made a big difference, would recommend him to anyone doing this trip.
We had an amazing experience - all thanks to our guide, Antoni! Highly recommend :)
Had a great day visiting Zakopane and the thermal spa. The day was planned really well from pick up to drop off. Antonio, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the day fun
Anthony was extremely polite and helpful- I highly recommend this tour package
Antoni, our guide, was the best part of the experience. He helped our group both in English and Spanish. He had much knowledge. The experience was amazing, especially the thermal baths. Add on the sauna and massages - so worth it! The only thing that stopped it from being perfect was the minibus. It was very small without much leg room. But after the starting trip, you quick forget this.
Murillo was very nice with the whole group and we had a great time
Overall a good trip with beautiful scenery. Our guide was very good. Our only concern was the treatment of the valis smallest lamb. Was constantly getting lifted by everyone who passed through including small children. No concern for the animal at all. We voiced our concerns to the guide that the animal looked ill and not moving, hanging its head standing in full sun. Our guide spoke to the owner/staff about our concerns but he basically laughed and said that the animal was fine. This animal was certainly not well. It must have been exhausted and hurt with all the handling. This happened at the vodka and cheese stop.
As a family we really enjoyed this tour. Highlight is the special highlander cheese (oscypek) and the thermal bath. There were plenty of time to spend in each stop. Another plus was we were in a small group of 10. Highly recommend. Kuba our guide told us a lot very informative Polish culture and history
Good views. Fun water park. Good knowledge of polish history.
Great tour and our guide Antoni made sure we had the best time.
Full packed day. Enough time in every destination. Excellent guide. Antoni was really friendly, knowledgeable and full of interesting facts and stories. Highly recommend.
Amazing tour and a great way to see everything. Antoni was our guide and he was very knowledgeable in telling us all the legends of the areas we passed through allowing us to get a full experience and understand the area better.
Simon-ghidul- foarte plăcut si atent la turiști! Deși foarte tânăr, dornic să învețe și să capete experiență! Ține-o tot așa și să ai încredere în instinctele tale! Simon- the guide- very pleasent and carefull with the tourists! Even tough he is very young he is eager to learn! Keep on going and trust your instincts!
Simon/Szymon was a great tour guide! Really nice, very pleasure tour with him! He helped me and my family to book the extra tours, somehow in a cheaper price! the tour was perfect, perfect location, perfect time! I loved it! really recommend! Thank you you all. Thanks Murilo and Andrei as well!
Symon is a really good guide, and he speaks perfect Spanish. The travel is awesome, so beautiful views.
A day well spent with the family.
We had a sunny and spectacular day. The staff of the agency was very pleasant. Simon charming
It was very nice . The guide was perfect . The locations were beautiful Over all it was great
It was a great trip with Symon, he took really good care that everything in the trip was good and we felt comfortable, from the beginning with the cheese tasting, the zakopane city and the spa itself, he made himself really available and was really interested in helping people. Would really recommend him and Discover Krakow
Great thanks to ours guide Hanna ! This was our first trip to Zakopane, and we truly hope it won't be our last. Having you as our guide made it an unforgettable journey—one that will stay with us for years to come. What made it even more special was sharing your very first day on the job; it felt like a cause for real celebration, and we are so glad we were a part of it. We wish you all the success and happiness in your career."
Thank you Hanna and Andzej for the great experience, their patience and kindness, my family and I had a great time, it’s totally worthed, if you are in krakow this could be a great way to do something different, nature is breathtaking and the organisation and guidance are on point. I would deff recommend this great team!
Wonderful trip, well organised and the host was very knowledgable and friendly
The work of the guide, Antony, was excellent. He was very friendly and competent.
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
