Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Tatra Mountains & Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Krakow, Poland
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Zakopane sits at the foot of the Tatra Mountains and is known as Poland’s “Winter Capital”. With this tour, avoid the hassle of waiting for a local bus service, and get to Zakopane directly from your hotel in a private vehicle. Once you have arrived, see the city’s main street— Krupówki, go for a cable car ride up Gubałówka hill, see a ski jumping hill, and visit a wooden village where a local delicacy—“oscypek” sheep’s cheese is made.
- Swap busy Krakow for a visit to Zakopane and the Polish countryside
- Avoid crowded public transport and enjoy a stress-free private transfer
- No need to wait in ticket lines—cable car admission is included
- Try a local specialty—smoked sheep’s cheese made in wooden huts
What's Included
- Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Krakow
- Helpful English speaking guide
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Funicular Ticket to top of the Gubalowka Mountain
- Testing of smoked cheese and polish vodka
- Visit to the old wooden village of Chocholow
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
Krakow (Pass By)
Zakopane (Pass By)
1
Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chocholow
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Krupowki Street
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Gubalowka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Tatras Mountains (Tatry)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Kaplica pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa w Jaszczurówce
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Krakow (Pass By)
Cracow Top Tours (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kim_S
Great tour picked up on time by Mathew , he was friendly polite and made our experience special . Nothing was to much trouble . He is very knowledgeable and passionate . The whole day was very enjoyable . We can definitely recommend this company and if your lucky enough for Mathew to take you on your tour your in for a treat .
Reviews
4.8
based on 425 reviews
Evelyn_W, Apr 2026
We had a great day with Mateuz. Seeing the magnificent mountains, the highland handicrafts, the funicular railway. Fab way to spend a day . Thank you
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains is a wonderful way to spend a day from Krakow. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning mountain views, highland crafts, and funicular railway, and that Mateusz made the experience even better. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon.
Kim_S, Mar 2026
Great tour picked up on time by Mathew , he was friendly polite and made our experience special . Nothing was to much trouble . He is very knowledgeable and passionate . The whole day was very enjoyable . We can definitely recommend this company and if your lucky enough for Mathew to take you on your tour your in for a treat .
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Tour from Krakow to Zakopane. The Mountains make it one of the most beautiful experiences in Poland. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Joe_B, Mar 2026
Comfortable ride up to Zakopane. Enjoyed the cheese tasting stop and the trip up the funicular for the Mountain View’s. Ample free time to get lunch, and explore the shops (if that’s for you). Loved the wooden church stop before heading back to Krakow
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad that the Tour from Krakow to Zakopane in the Polish Mountains met your expectations. It is one of the most popular tours from Krakow, alongside Auschwitz and the Salt Mine.
Christine_C, Mar 2026
Dawid was our tour guide & he was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable & very friendly. Also pointed out things along the way.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! The Tour from Krakow to Zakopane in the Polish Mountains is one of the highlights of visiting Poland, along with Auschwitz and the Salt Mine.
Brian_M, Mar 2026
Fantastic tour, loads of stops with lovely places to see. Very knowledgeable tour guide who was very
pleasant. Fantastic day out
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! The Tour from Krakow to Zakopane in the Polish Mountains is one of the highlights of visiting Poland, along with Auschwitz and the Salt Mine.
Enrico_A, Feb 2026
It is a long day, we visited during the winter months, it was extremy busy on arrival but got quieter as the day went on, our guide was very helpful and his English was very good, was a lovely place to visit with stunning views
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the winter visit - it’s true, Zakopane can be busy on arrival, but it’s wonderful to see it calm down later in the day.
We’re happy to hear your guide was helpful and that you appreciated the clear communication and stunning views.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great adventure!
Chloe_B, Feb 2026
Amazing trip! Matthew went above and beyond for us ensuring we had a memorable trip. He was so friendly and informative. The views were spectacular and the snow made it even better. Would definitely recommend, 10/10!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so happy you had an amazing trip and that Matthew made it extra special. The snowy views really are unforgettable ❄️
Hope to see you again soon!
Trevor_B, Jan 2026
Convenient pickup/drop off point. Friendly and knowledgeable driver. Good clean vehicle to be in. 1 1/2 drive each way which was fine. Great little stop offs but at the village we spent the 20 minutes queuing for the toilet as only one there. The mountains was a great few hours. A meal and a drink. Plus a walk round was beautiful. Cable car is busy so expect some pushing and shoving to get on but hold your ground. Tour operator keep me informed before the day to confirm times. No complaints here
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your detailed review! We appreciate your honest feedback - Zakopane can get busy, especially at peak times. It’s great to know everything else met your expectations and that communication before the tour was clear. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 🌟
Kevin_B, Jan 2026
Really good tour, collected as arranged by Casper who was with us throughout. Lots to see and do and such nice person full of conversation and interesting facts.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and that everything went smoothly as planned. It was a pleasure spending the day together and sharing stories and interesting facts. Hope to see you again in the future!
Gayle_O, Jan 2026
Absolutely fabulous day out with a super guide/driver. Picked up early by Matthew who gave us information on places we past en-route and on where we stopped. The scenery and weather was outstanding. Nothing was rushed at all, would definitely recommend 👍
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your fabulous review! 🏔️✨ We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day and that Matthew made the journey informative and relaxed throughout 🚍😊 It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the scenery and perfect timing without feeling rushed. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon! 👍🌟
Thomas_S, Jan 2026
Daniel was excellent and helped us with recommendations in the town. The sheep cheese was definitely a hit. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! 🏔️🧀 We’re delighted to hear that Daniel was excellent and helped you with great local recommendations. We’re glad the sheep cheese was a hit! 😄 Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon! 🌟
Lynn_B, Jan 2026
Daniel was a brilliant driver and very informative we had a fabulous day visiting all the different places.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊
We’re really happy to hear that you had a fabulous day exploring Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains with Daniel.
Providing a smooth, informative, and memorable Zakopane tour from Krakow is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to know you enjoyed visiting all the different places along the way. Many of our guests choose this experience as the most popular option, and reviews like yours help show why it’s considered the best tour for discovering Zakopane in comfort.
We hope to welcome you back to Poland again in the future!
Sharon_E, Dec 2025
What a beautiful day out. Gorgeous scenery once we arrived at Zacapane, guided wonderfully by Lara who was very informative. Very well organised. The cable car was a bit chaotic as it was just before New Year and very busy. It was well worth the half hour queue though.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We're thrilled you had a beautiful day out and enjoyed the gorgeous scenery in Zakopane. Lara will be delighted to hear you found her informative and that the tour was well organised. We appreciate your understanding about the busy cable car before New Year - glad the wait was worth it! 🏔️✨
Gary_A, Dec 2025
Amazing experience from start to finish, our driver Casper was fantastic very knowledgeable about the places we visited, and a good laugh
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience from start to finish. Casper will be delighted to know his knowledge and sense of humor made the tour even more enjoyable 🏔️✨
Niamh_B, Dec 2025
We had Daniel for our shared group tour, and he was BRILLIANT! Absolutely lovely, very knowledgeable and was very good at communicating fun facts and historical explanations behind everything he showed us. Daniel picked us up from our accommodation, he was very helpful with our stuff and was very accommodating. We got to experience polish countryside and gorgeous views whilst learning about the culture and tasing the cheese and vodka. I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to experience a day of polish traditions with stunning views.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the review! Zakopane is a must-see when visiting Krakow. The Polish mountains create an unforgettable tour. We highly recommend returning in summer for fresh views and photos 🌿📸
Natalie_T, Dec 2025
really good tour if you want to visit zakopane and nearby areas!! includes funicular and cheese tasting which was soooo good, got to learn about the history of the areas too. our guide was so accommodating and friendly, made this trip so much better. highly recommend going for this tour if you’re thinking about visiting zakopane
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the Zakopane tour and nearby areas. Great to hear the funicular, cheese tasting, and local history made your trip special! We’re glad our friendly guide helped you explore and capture memorable photos 📸 from this wonderful travel experience.
Marc_D, Dec 2025
If you don’t like tours that start sharp on time, stay on schedule and finish as planned, then this isn’t for you. The guide picked us up from our accommodation as planned. The drive to the mountains is 1.5 to 2 hours each way, but the van was comfortable and the driving smooth. You won’t be bored on the road anyway, you will have stunning views to entertain you. Our guide Daniel was very helpful along the way and made sure our needs were catered for. Keep in mind Zakopane is a very touristy destination so expect crowds and queues even on weekdays. Overall totally worth it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!! Thank you 🙏
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 Zakopane, along with the Salt Mine and Auschwitz, is one of the most popular day trips from Krakow, Poland. The scenic drive, stunning mountain views, and Daniel’s guidance make it an unforgettable adventure. 🏔️ Come back in summer for a different, equally beautiful experience! 🌞
Diana_S, Dec 2025
Booked a private tour to Zakopane,Tatra Mountains & Cable Car through Viator. Our friendly guide Jacob picked us up outside our hotel in Krakow. He was punctual, friendly, informative & made our whole day extra special. We weren't too sure what to expect, but we were blown away. Zakopane is stunning & Jacob took us to various spots along the way, which included cheese tasting, trying Polish vodka & looking at the old wooden village of Gubalowka and the Ski slope in Zakopane. Absolutely fantastic day, would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled you had a fantastic day on our Zakopane tour with Jacob. Glad you got to explore beautiful spots, taste local delights, and capture amazing photos 📸. We hope your travel experience in the Tatra Mountains was unforgettable!
Chrystalla_G, Dec 2025
We had an amazing experience in Zacopane enjoying the snowy views. Our guide Kacper was very pleasant and helpful and make the whole experience worth it
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience in Zakopane on our tour. Glad Kacper made your trip enjoyable and memorable. We hope you had time to explore the snowy views and capture beautiful photos 📸. Zakopane is one of the most frequently chosen excursions alongside Auschwitz and the Salt Mine in Krakow, Poland.
Richard_P, Dec 2025
Brilliant day out and well organised. Fantastic communication and information from our tour guide Daniel. Very safe and comfortable journey, and would highly recommend. 100% glad we chose this trip.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled you had a brilliant day on our tour. Glad Daniel made your trip informative and fun, and that you felt safe and comfortable. We hope you had time to explore and take amazing photos 📸. Zakopane is one of the most frequently chosen excursions alongside Auschwitz and the Salt Mine in Krakow, Poland.
Bernard_P, Dec 2025
Our third person was jammed in a tiny seat in the front between the driver and other passenger. Every time the driver shifted gears he hit the passenger’s leg. After this happen about 10 times he had the driver pull over and the passenger got out of the vehicle and Ubered back to the hotel.
The driver kne nothing about the are or at least shared nothing.
In the past I have toured with Aviator all over the world with nothing but praise for the. This was a terrible experience and our last. We should get a refund for 1 person!!!
Poor decisions by the driver who had us stand on ice in busy parking lots while providing limited information. Safety didn’t seem to concern him in the least.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. The capacity of the buses is standard, manufactured in accordance with European Union standards, and unfortunately we do not have the possibility to expand the vehicles with additional seats.
Winter brings snow and ice, which is precisely what December weather in Poland is like. We make every effort to ensure safety during this period, despite the sometimes challenging conditions. Safety is our priority.
Chloe_C, Nov 2025
Very very good! 100% worth the money. Brilliant day, Beautiful town and lots to see and stops to take pics
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your great review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had such a brilliant day in Zakopane. It’s a beautiful place with so much to see, and we’re glad you enjoyed the stops and photo opportunities. Definitely happy to hear it was 100% worth it! 🏔️📸✨
April_L, Nov 2025
I had an amazing time on my trip to Zakopane! The experience was even better thanks to our guide, Matthew, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey feel effortless. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun.
I also met some lovely people along the way, which made the adventure even more memorable. Beautiful scenery, great company, and an excellent guide — I couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for such a wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time in Zakopane and that Matthew helped make the day truly special. It’s great that you enjoyed the scenery, the company, and the whole experience. We’re so happy it all came together for a memorable adventure. Hope to see you again soon! 🏔️✨
Darren_k, Oct 2025
It was a great day, due to the size of the group 8 in total and the amazing guide( Matthew) who kept us updated and educated throughout the trip. Would recommend
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed your Zakopane trip - small groups really make the experience special, and we’re happy to hear Matthew made your day even better with his knowledge and friendly guidance 🚐🏔️. Highly appreciate your recommendation! 🙌
Amanda_H, Oct 2025
Our guide for the day, Casper, was brilliant from start to finish. Picked up on time, extensive knowledge not only about zakopane, but also polish history in general, general affairs, krakow, and was super friendly, happy to chat and answer any questions. We learnt so much! Would highly recommend booking with these guys!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day with Casper. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! 🚐🏔️✨
Audrey_S, Oct 2025
Overall it was a very nice experience...would have been a 5 but the WC normally available in the town of wooden houses was not available that day...time it took to find a WC left no time to explore the wooden houses...
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! 😊 We’re happy you enjoyed the tour overall. Sorry about the inconvenience with the WC — we’ll make sure to look into it for future trips. Hope to see you again for a 5⭐ experience next time! 🚐⛰️
Barry_M, Oct 2025
Excellent tour, very interesting. Poor weather but still saw the main attractions except the mountains which were mist bound.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the tour despite the misty weather. Hopefully next time the mountains will reveal their full beauty for you! ⛰️☀️
AnneMarie_S, Oct 2025
Was a great day, very informative. Need to dress warm as can get cold. We had a great lunch up the top of the cable car with a view of the mountains was brilliant
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Zakopane tour, the views, and your mountain lunch 🏔️😊 Great tip about dressing warmly!
Kelly_M, Sep 2025
Enjoyed the experience! Learned a lot about the area. Our guide was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the Zakopane tour and found it both fun and informative 🏔️
jane_T, Sep 2025
Pick up from hotel prompt. Comfortable minivan.
David our guide helpful, pleasant, gave good information.
Wooden village interesting and needed a little bit longer there.
Fun having cheese and vodka at shepherds hut.
Zakopane Enjoyed funicular, lovely views at top. However just a big tourist resort with stalls and restaurants mainly. Nice church.
Didn't really see why a stop was made at ski slope for 10 mins. Could have parked up pointed out and moved on.
Wooden church was worth a visit.
Overall we enjoyed our day trip and weather was perfect.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your day in Zakopane! 🏔️ It’s great that David’s guidance, the wooden village, and the cheese & vodka stop made the trip memorable. Thanks also for your helpful feedback about the timing at some stops—it’s much appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌟
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