Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Spirits, Tasting & Thermal Baths
Nowotarski, Krakow
Discover Chocholow, taste local cheese and spirits at a shepherd’s hut, explore Zakopane with a cable car ride to Gubałowka, stroll Krupowki street, and relax in Chochołów Thermal Springs.
Overview
This guided day trip from Krakow visits Chochołów wooden village, Zakopane town, and Chochołów Thermal Baths, ideal for culture and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Walk through Chochołów, a UNESCO-listed highlander wooden village
- Taste oscypek cheese grilled over fire and spirits at a shepherd's hut
- Stroll Krupówki Street and browse Zakopane's craft market
- Ride the Gubałówka cable car for panoramic Tatra Mountain views
- Three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths with pools, saunas, and jacuzzi
Description
The trip starts with pickup in Krakow and a 90-minute drive south to Chochołów, a UNESCO-listed village near the Slovak border featuring traditional highlander timber houses along a single street. A guided walk explains the village’s architecture and customs.
Next is a stop at a working shepherd's hut (bacówka) where you can taste freshly grilled oscypek cheese and a shot of local spirit, offering an authentic regional experience.
Then you visit Zakopane, known as the unofficial capital of the Polish mountains. You get free time on Krupówki Street to explore the craft market, have lunch, or take photos. Afterward, a short cable car ride up Gubałówka Hill provides views of the Tatra peaks, valleys, and town below.
The final highlight is a three-hour stay at the Chochołów Thermal Baths. This large thermal complex offers indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and an outdoor jacuzzi with mountain views. After relaxing, you return to Krakow with your guide.
Includes
- Pickup from your hotel or a meeting point in Krakow (depending on booking option)
- Round-trip transport in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide for the full trip
- Guided walk through UNESCO-listed Chochołów wooden village
- Oscypek cheese and spirit tasting at a shepherd's hut (bacówka)
- Visit to the Zakopane craft market
- Free time on Krupówki Street in Zakopane
- Gubałówka cable car skip-the-line tickets
- 3-hour entry to Chochołów Thermal Baths including the Healing Zone
- Tour operator liability insurance
Important Information
- Pickup time may be adjusted by up to 30-45 minutes, especially for hotel pickups
- If pickup time changes, you will be notified by email and/or WhatsApp 12-24 hours before
- Tour pace and duration depend on traffic, cable car flow, and time spent at Thermal Baths and tastings; total duration is approximate
- The original offer is in English; the organizer is not responsible for inaccuracies in other language translations
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring swimwear and a towel for the Thermal Baths. Morning departures avoid peak traffic and ensure more time to enjoy each location.
