It was so good. Jacob was really helpful and such a lovely driver.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entry ticket to Chocholow Thermal Springs - 3 h
- Funicular ticket to the viewpoint Gubalowka Mountain
- Free time in the city center of Zakopane - 2,5 h
- Helpful english speaking guide
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Testing piece of smoked cheese and a shot of Polish vodka
- Visit to the old wooden village of Chocholow
Excludes
- Lunch
- Take with you: towel, swimsuit, flip-flops
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Your tour will begin with pickup from your hotel or apartment in Krakow (or from the nearest location if access by vehicle proves impossible or difficult). Transport from Krakow to Zakopane will take about 1,5 - 2 hours depending on atmospheric and road conditions.
Zakopane, nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this charming town offers a perfect blend of traditional highland architecture, vibrant street life on town center and outdoor adventures. Zakopane is a captivating destination that caters to nature lovers and adventure seekers during day tour. The trip to Zakopane consists of several points. Each subsequent point of the trip is described below. By visiting Zakopane you will experience a unique style of architecture, culture, speech, music and food. You will be able to admire the beautiful views, learn about the history and lifestyle of the Highlanders, local residents of Zakopane Poland. At the end of the trip you will be able to relax in the Thermal Springs. The tour is organized in English, but you can also use written information brochures in French, German, Spanish, or Italian. When booking, just select the appropriate option.
Chochołów Village, about 20 minutes from Zakopane.
The first point of the tour is a small village Chocholow. Known for its well-preserved examples of traditional wooden architecture, provides visitors with a glimpse into the region's rich cultural heritage. Get ready for a walk and take your camera for lots of amazing photography from this place.
The second stop on the tour is a shepherd's hut (cheese factory). In this place, you will have the opportunity to taste traditional smoked sheep's cheese called Oscypek and a shot of Polish vodka - giving extraordinary taste sensations. You will love it.
The next stop will be the city of Zakopane, where you will have 2.5 hours of free time. Once there, you'll start on the Funicular Railway that will take you to the top of Gubalowka. Viewpoint is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains. There you will also find numerous cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops and a gravity slide (open in summer, not included in the tour price).
At the top of the Gubałówka mountain, there is a viewpoint from which there is a wonderful view of the entire range of the Polish Tatry Mountains.
One of the tourist attractions that you will find at the top of Gubałówka Mountain is i.a. gravity slide. This attraction is open depending on the season and weather conditions, but it provides a lot of emotions. Admission to it is not included in the tour, it is additionally payable at the ticket office at top.
After going down, it is worth going for a walk along the charming streets and lunch in one of the local restaurants (not included in the tour price). Krupowki is the main pedestrian street in Zakopane. This lively and vibrant street is the heart of the town, serving as a hub for both locals and visitors. The street is lined with a diverse array of local restaurants, shops, and market stalls. Visitors can find a wide range of goods, including traditional highlander crafts, souvenirs, local food products, and clothing.
The Ski Jumping World Cup takes place in Zakopane every year in winter. It is a very popular winter sport in Poland. Access to the ski jumps is not included in the tour, it is only allowed for professional ski jumpers.
The last point of the journey is the Hot Thermal Springs Complex. On site, you will receive a watch giving access to the changing room and locker. The admission ticket for 2,5 hours to the Chocholow Thermal Baths includes themed areas for children and adults so that everyone can enjoy their time well. Visitors have access to outdoor and indoor pools, as well as water slides and jacuzzis (nudity zone is not included). Inside you will also find a pool bar where you can order drinks (drinks and food are not included in the price of the ticket).
After returning to the car park, the driver will take you back to Krakow to your hotel or apartment.
The tour operator is Cracow Top Tours. Don't forget to add a review after your trip :)
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Reviews
The whole experience was excellent. Great value for money and gave you an insight to the traditions of the country. Jacob was excellent . On time, informative and very helpful. I will definitely use this company again
Kacperro was an AMAZING GUIDE! He arrived early & was very pleasant! He was attentive to all details, a safe driver, and we had a blast! We never felt rushed and fully were able to experience Zacopane & the thermal baths!
We had a great experience. On time pick up, the guide was very informative and provided lots of useful recommendations. Zakopane was a lovely place to explore and the baths were amazing. Milo was a great guide and helped improve our experience.
The whole day was focused on all age groups, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Excellent value for money, informative guide and great experience
Fabulous guide funny welcoming and knowledgeable will definitely be recommending to friends x
Great tour, absolutely loved the day, guide was funny and knowledgeable, even waited a couple of minutes as we were a bit late back!
Great guide and value for money. Would definitely recommend
It is a full on day but well worth it. Our guide Julia was superb and the whole day meticulously planned out. Personally I was not really bothered about the spa, so the three hours there was a bit long. Visits to Chocolow and Zakopane were absolutely brilliant though. A must do if you are in Poland.
The trip was great and our guide Lara was so good and looked after us all throughout the day. From pre contact to regular updates during the day. She was very knowledgeable and we all had such a great day.
Daniel very helping, informative and sociable. Made a great day even better.
Really informative and lovely guide, highly recommend
Absolutely fantastic full day trip today to Zakopane, funicular and thermal hot pools. Casperro was our driver/guide he was brilliant, informative, knowledgeable, funny and nothing was too much trouble for him. Would highly recommend booking Kraków together! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel (bonus) had WhatsApp messages the day before which put our minds at rest, Casperro kept in touch also throughout the trip.
We went on this trip through Viator and it was much better than even we expected. Julia our tour guide was so friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend her more. The highlight of our trip for sure.
Amazing experience I would highly rate this experience
We had the best experience. The communication before, during and after the trip was excellent. Julia - our guide - was brilliant. The trip itself was better than I'd hoped - the Zakopane area is just beautiful. The thermal baths were an excellent way to end a fantastic day.
We had a wonderful time and were looked after so well by Julia and our driver. They were both kind and informative and even helped us with learning the language.
Amazing trip, I highly recommended it. Our guide Daniel kept us informed about pick up time and was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. We had few stops during the day, everything was well organised and run on time.
10/10 day ! From Pick up at our hotel door to the cheese and vodka tasting in the wooden village to the cable car in zakapone and the views from the mountain, then to the thermal spa which was amazing ! The sights, food and atmosphere just incredible!! Daniel was an amazing tour guide would 100% do again !!
Absolutely brilliant tour especially our tour guide Oscar he was very knowledgeable about the area went out of his way to ensure we had a great tour. The thermal baths was the best part of the tour we throughly enjoyed this brilliant end to our trip to Krakow
It was an amazing experience and even though it was cold, the guide and people made it worth it. Also just the scenery is breathtaking.
Amazing day! Enjoyed every minute. Jacob had lots of knowledge to share, answered all questions, kept us informed and was a great driver (and bartender!) Thank you!
We had a fantastic day. Jakub contacted us in advance to confirm pickup details. All ran smoothly. We particularly enjoyed the cheese and vodka tasting and thermal pool. We were really lucky as the weather was fantastic which always helps to make the most of things. We also had a good group of people which made it even more fun. All in all great trip.
Oskar was the best so informative about the area had plenty of time to take in the whole tour.
Oskar is a very nice and attentive guide
Had such a good day. Oskar the guide was brillant and made the trip even better!
This was a great day out and would definately recommend. Our driver was very helpful and informative. Great value for money.
Lara was very informative and knowledgeable, she was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide! We enjoyed the variety of the day and definitely recommend other families, and couples to do this tour. Once again Thank you Lara
Guide kacperro was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed cheese and vodka tasting on way to tram up mountain and thermal baths. Thermal baths was a very relaxing way to end trip.
Fabulous service. Great driver. Seamless end to end. Great recommendation for food and other trips. Prompt pick up
It was a full day and incredibly worth it. It was a chance to visit a lovely Mountain Village, but also learned about the culture and dive a little bit deeper into Poland. The variety of activities could not be topped. The vodka and cheese experience was especially fun.
Our guide was Casperro who was friendly, helpful, funny and full of local knowledge. Collection was punctual and the van was comfortable. First stop was Chocholow where we heard about local traditions and sampled the traditional smoked cheese along with two flavours of vodka (my favourite was the quince). The stop next up was Zakopane. I was plenty of time to check out the shops and market, grab a bite to eat before heading up to top of the mountain on the funicular train (included in the tour price). The weather was cloudy and rainy, but we could still appreciate the magnificent views. Our final stop was Chocholwskie Thermy which was truly incredible. We were given a wristband to pay for any extras which included a bar and café, two swim-up bars and a quiet zone. There were number of slides and a play area for the little ones. For the more adventurous there is a nude sauna. We enjoyed the numerous outdoor pool areas and had no trouble finding a quiet spot to relax and enjoy our drinks. When Casper made our hotel drop off he recommended a local food vendor (two men selling sausages from their blue Nissan van) - he even waited for us to drop off our bags and gave us a life to the spot! A delicious end to a highly memorable day.
Caspa was a brilliant Driver/Host/Guide 10 out of 10 excellent. Was raining on and off most of the day but this didn't dampen anyone's mood. Great tour.
Caper was amazing. Thouroughly explained each place was a great tour guide. Made us all laugh would definelty recommend him.
Truly enjoyed the day trip! Knowledgeable and friendly guide (Kacperro) - we got to learn more about the history as well as local food recommendations. Perfectly sunny weather too, with sufficient time to spend at Zakopane & thermal bath, can’t ask for anything more!
We had a fantastic day. Our driver and guide Jakub was brilliant and made it for us. It ran smoothly and he was informative and good fun. We learned a lot and we very much appreciated him making sure we were all ok and knew what we were doing. 100% recommend.
City is beautiful. Good recommendations from driver. Long journey but worth the view. Daughter enjoyed the swimming
Great trip. Pick up from apartment and great guide.
Picked up on time from hotel driven to the lovely wooden village where we had vodka and smoked cheese which was delicious. Zakopane cable car ride was super but we feel 2.5 hours to kill walking around was a tad too long. The spa was lovely experience but again, 3 hours was a long time. We feel perhaps the trip could’ve been a little less time than the 11 hours overall. Glad to say we had the experience and it was great value for money. The guide Symon was very informative and extremely friendly.
This trip was a day well spent, good for a change of scenery and seeing more of what Poland had to offer. A long day made comfortable and interesting thanks to our Guide (Matt) really enjoyed each element, so thanks. Would recommend to anyone who wants to experience life outside the city.
The driver was very nice. And the experience was great, a totally different view of Poland. I enjoyed.
Great day . Made even better by a great guide / guy . That should tell you all you need to know !
Amazing experience. Jacob our driver/guide made it so much more special. Paid special attention to each guests needs. Was very helpful and funny too. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Amazing day trip and Kacpero was a fantastic guide with so much information. He was very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day trip!
Fantastic trip, Daniel was very informative! Enjoyed every part, and would definitely visit again!
A fabulous full day out to end our trip in Krakow hosted and guided by the wonderful Jakub. Pick up was easy and straightforward, communication was excellent. We arrived at all of our stops on schedule and were given ample time to explore. Jakub was so knowledgeable and made us all feel very welcome and engaged great with all the group. We started off with a stop in Chocholow with cheese and vodka tasting, loved this. While in Zakopane we had cake, coffee and ice cream at Zarneccy Lodziarnia cafe, well worth a visit. The Chocholowska thermal baths were huge, make sure you take time to explore as there is lots of hidden pools and areas that are quieter than the main pools. You can easily rent a towel there. All in, a fabulous day out, would definitely recommend this trip through Krakow together, such good value for money and excellent guide.
Wonderful time. The local cheese and vodka were delicious. We went on a Monday in Oct and there were not many people so you could easily eat on top of the mountain. The small local house visit felt a bit rushed. Would have loved a bit more history on the clothes shown. The thermal baths were amazing. Make sure you bring shoes with good traction for inside. Daniel was a great guide and answered all of our questions. Good communication throughout. Highly recommend.
Make sure your bus is cool enough. Our bus was way to hot, we were all sweating in the back. The window seat I had you couldn't see out of because the condensation in-between the windows was so bad. The time in the little village needed to be 10 min longer. The time in Zakopane should have been 30 min longer and time at the hot springs 30 min less and maybe even an hour shorter. The hot springs weren't hot. All the pools were the same temperature. Disappointing.
This was a great tour! Lara was our tour guide, she was helpful and very personable. Each of the activities were time appropriately and unique. I am so glad I designated a full day to enjoy this adventure.
Beautiful experience, smooth transitions, enough free time, wonderful guide(Oskar), met nice people. Must see part of Poland!!
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