Krakow: Zakopane Day Tour with Optional Thermal Baths
Nowotarski, Krakow
Visit beautiful Zakopane on a day trip from Krakow. Tour the town center, enjoy a cheese and alcohol tasting, soak in the thermal baths, and select from a variety of tour options based on your needs.
Zakopane Day Trip with Thermal Baths and Local Tastings
This guided day trip from Krakow to Zakopane suits travelers interested in mountain scenery, local culture, and relaxation in thermal spas.
Highlights
- Taste local cheese and vodka in the mountain village of Kościelisko
- Enjoy panoramic views from Gubałowka Hill
- Walk along Zakopane’s main street, Krupówki
- Relax in the hot thermal baths at Chochołów
- Visit one of the oldest houses in the village of Chochołów
Description
Begin your tour with hotel pickup in Krakow. On the way to Zakopane, stop at Chochołów, a village featuring some of Southern Poland’s oldest inhabited houses. Learn about its history and capture photographs of the traditional architecture.
Upon arrival in Zakopane, your guide will provide tickets and instructions for the Gubałowka funicular, saving you time. After riding to the summit, spend free time in the town center. You can explore Krupówki Street, try local spices, shop for souvenirs, or simply enjoy mountain views.
The final stop is the Chochołów Thermal Baths, one of Poland’s largest thermal facilities. The mineral-rich waters benefit skin and well-being. Pool bars offer refreshments, and families will appreciate full access to all zones except the sauna. This relaxation point concludes the tour.
Bring a camera to document your experience. The tour is highly rated and popular among Krakow visitors.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking driver
- Tour guide
- Guidebook available in 16 languages
- Zakopane visit
- Highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting
- Gubałowka cable car ticket (depending on option selected)
- 3-hour ticket for Chochołów Thermal Baths (depending on option selected)
Excludes
- Lunch
Important Information
- The guided tour is conducted in English; for other languages, booklet instructions are provided.
- Mountain temperatures are cooler than Krakow; bring comfortable, appropriate clothing and sport shoes.
- Some market stalls accept cash only.
- Pickup time is approximate; the driver will confirm via WhatsApp the evening before, with pickup expected between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
