Explore Zakopane: Cheese, Vodka & Thermal Baths

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Krakow to Zakopane and discover the breathtaking Tatra Mountains. Indulge in cheese and alcohol tasting in Chocholow, ride the funicular railway to Gubalówka, and unwind at the soothing thermal springs.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chocholow - Explore this distinctive village where traditional wooden houses form a living museum.
  • Witow - Delight in sampling local cheese and spirits in a genuine shepherd’s hut, savoring regional tastes.
  • Gubalowka - Ride the cable car to the summit of Gubałówka (1126m) for stunning views of the Tatra Mountains.
  • Krupowki Street
What's Included
  • Cable car ticket
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Thermal spa entry ticket for 2.5 hours
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local Cheese and Vodka tasting
  • Photo stop in wooden village
  • 2.5 hours free time in Zakopane
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a highly-rated tour from Krakow to Zakopane. Experience a funicular ride to Gubałówka, wander along Krupówki Street, savor local cheese and vodka, and relax in the Chochołowskie thermal baths.
Begin with a pickup from Krakow and travel to the village of Chochołów to admire the traditional Goral wooden houses and discover this distinctive…

Location
Chocholow
Cancellation Policy

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

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Q8308ifdavidh
Oct 17, 2025
Zakopane and thermal baths tour - We booked a tour of zakopane and thermal baths with Explore Krakow. Mateusz was our guide for the day and provided great communication via WhatsApp about pick up times and was always available if needed. He was very informative throughout the day making it stress free. Would highly recommend.
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Chabba87
Oct 16, 2025
Fantastic day out - I brought my partner for a few days in Krakow as a birthday treat. First day we did the trip to Zakopane. What an amazing experience. There were about 20 of us on the bus trip. Everyone was friendly. We met Joanna, our tour guide, at the first stop and she was lovely. Full of information and made the day really interesting and so much fun. There was a great atmosphere all day. I would highly recommend this trip it’s a long day out (approx 12 hours but we did get caught in some traffic on the way there) so take snacks for the journey, but you get to see so much and enjoy some Polish traditions. The thermal springs were a great way to end the day with a swim up bar!! Plenty of places all day to buy food and drink as well and not very expensive.
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Charlene_h
Oct 14, 2025
Loved it - Really good and interesting day but a very long journey so take snacks. Lovely places to eat and drink in Zakopane and the thermal springs were so relaxing. The cheese and vodka tasting was lovely too. Our tour guide Joanna was fantastic, couldn’t have asked for a better day. Take flip flops ans swimwear. You can rent a towel for £2 there.
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Onair43441769157
Oct 14, 2025
A great day trip excursion from Kraków! - A great day out to escape the city and take in the stunning mountain scenery of Zakopane! Pick up from and to your hotel made it really easy, too. The thermal baths (and Żywiec at the swim up bar) were a great way to end the day! Our guide, Joanna, was super friendly and informative throughout 🙂
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Elsadb9967rm
Oct 14, 2025
It’s a must trip if you visit krakow! - We had a lovely trip to zakopane , it was the best thing that we had in our whole trip in krakow. The highlight of course was the staff of this adventure, especially Joanna made our experience even more memorable. Thank you for all!
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Andrew_w
Oct 14, 2025
zakopane trip. - great trip our tour guide Joanna was fantastic massive thank you to Joanna and the driver Matthew thank you
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763jank
Oct 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Absolutely Outstanding Tour Experience! - Our tour with Joanna was truly exceptional from start to finish. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, engaged, and cared for throughout the entire experience. By the end of the day, it felt less like a guided tour and more like spending time with a friend who wanted to share the very best of her homeland with us. I can’t recommend Joanna highly enough — she turned a great trip into an unforgettable experience!
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Sarahgy3261cz
Oct 13, 2025
Zacapane hot springs excellent - Absolutely brilliant day… Plenty of information given Very friendly tour guide matueze Very good at his job… Made every one feel welcome and comfortable throughout Also a mention to the driver was very good… They definitely make it a good experience
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Jasonbr7172fs
Oct 13, 2025
Great trip - Great trip on time Matt was really knowledgeable and explained everything about each region/stop off , always had a smile on his face thanks Matt
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Laurenw27499
Oct 13, 2025
Wonderful trip with Joanna - We had a lovely day exploring Zakopane and experiencing some Polish culture. We tried (and bought) some cheese and enjoyed a few vodka shots. Our guide Joanna was lovely and made our trip very enjoyable. She made sure we had all the information we needed for every aspect of our trip, as well as telling us stories from her life. The time in Zakopane was the perfect amount to explore the city and travel on the cable car. To top off a great day the baths were very relaxing but very busy, there is a pool with a swim up bar which we made use of. Thank you Joanna for a lovely trip ☺️ we would definitely recommend.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).