Krakow-Zakopane, Cable Car & Thermal Baths Day Trip with Pickup

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Krakow, Poland

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11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Maximize your time in Poland with this full-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane. Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation included from Krakow and experience a striking change of scenery, with alpine landscapes and traditional highlander architecture. The itinerary also includes time to relax at the Chocholow Thermal Baths and a cable car ride up Gubalowka for panoramic mountain views.

Discover the beauty of Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains in a day
Avoid confusing local bus routes: Transportation from Krakow is included
Hotel pickup option available for added convenience
Benefit from included entry to a thermal bath complex

What's Included

Transportation from Meeting Point (Krakow-Zakopane-Krakow)
Free time in Zakopane
Cheese & local vodka tasting in traditional highlander "bacówka"
English live guide
Scenic drive through Chochołów village

Gratuities for the guide and driver
Gubałówka Cable Car Ticket (Optional, paid on site)

PLN39.00 per person
Chocholowskie Thermal Baths Ticket (Optional, paid on site)

PLN109.00 per person
Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków, Poland
Krakow Central Bus Station – Upper Floor, Stand G5. Enjoy a comfortable indoor meeting point with seating, restrooms, shops, snacks, and drinks available before departure. Our staff will also be happy to assist with any questions.

Drop-off point

Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków, Poland
Main Bus Station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Krakow

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Witow

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gubalowka

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Krupowki Street

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chocholowskie Termy

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tatras Mountains (Tatry) (Pass By)

Zakopane

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The tour start time may change depending on traffic conditions and weather (between 7:30 and 9:00). You will be informed of any changes the day before the tour.
The travel time between Krakow and Zakopane is approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. During weekends, public holidays, and high season, travel times may be significantly longer.
Zakopane is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Poland. During peak seasons, especially on weekends, holidays, and school breaks, large crowds are to be expected in the city center and at major attractions.

Waiting times for cable cars and popular attractions (such as Gubałówka) may be long, particularly during high season. The tour operator has no control over queues or waiting times.
Participants are advised to wear comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.
Mountain views and panoramic scenery are dependent on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
If you plan to visit the Thermal Baths, bring a swimsuit, towel, and flip flops. Locker hire is available on site.
Bring cash (Polish złoty) for any optional extras you wish to purchase on site. Some vendors may accept cards, but cash is recommended.
This tour operates year-round in all weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather affecting safety, the itinerary may be adjusted. Waterproof clothing is recommended in autumn and winter.
Optional attractions such as the Gubałówka Cable Car and Chocholow Thermal Baths can be purchased directly on-site on the day of the tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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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I had an excellent...

Mariya_A, Jun 2026

I had an excellent experience on this one-day tour. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The transportation was comfortable, and it was so nice not to worry about any logistics throughout the day. Our guide was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, professional, and very attentive to everyone in the group. Every time we returned to the bus, she carefully checked that everyone was present before we continued. She explained everything clearly, shared interesting information, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and informed. What I loved most was how easy and stress-free the whole experience was. Everything was arranged for us — transportation, timing, directions, and sightseeing. We could simply relax and enjoy the beautiful journey without having to plan or organize anything ourselves. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Thank you for such a well-organized and enjoyable experience!

Another fabulous trip

Sharon_S, May 2026

Our second trip with this company in our week away. Another hige success! Great communication, very comfortable journey, driver/guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and told us lots of local facts about the area. The thermal baths were lovely and a great end to a busy holiday. Definitely recommend this company if you're looking for local tours

Erik, thank you for an incredible day

Faye_w, Mar 2026

incredible ERIK is the man of the day, a little bump because the oskepyk hut was closed but he saved it found a new place, kept us entertained, have never had a tour guide that was more engaging and charismatic. Genuinely wouldn’t have been half as good without him

Good value day out.

Brian_H, Feb 2026

Long but great day. Start by travelling from Krakow in a minibus then stop en route to Zakopane for vodka and smoked cheese tasting. Afterwards the bus goes to Zakopane where you get some free time. We went up in the funicular then had a walk about town where we got potato pancakes for lunch. After meeting back at the bus you then go to the thermal baths. These are excellent but huge. A long day but really good fun and our tour guide Antoni was really nice and helpful. Recommended.

Amazing tour

Lucy_M, Jan 2026

Amazing tour to go on and it was a great experience, I felt very comfortable even though I went solo and it was a great opportunity to speak to new people!

Zakopane is a tour where...

AbigailNelida_C, Jan 2026

Zakopane is a tour where we were able to taste delicious cheese, see the mountains from above, and enjoy hot springs. Philip is a very friendly and patient guide, and the tour was excellent. Highly recommended!

Filip was an awful guide

jim_s, Jan 2026

Our bus had a flat tire, but we got on a new bus in about an hour. That was great and I was impressed. Our guide then asks us if we (a group of 30) wanted to skip the planned bathroom stop. We all agreed. He didn’t tell us that the bathrooms at the next stop didn’t work and those at the second stop was actually just a single outhouse with no lights and in discussing condition. A 30-person group that included several children and older travelers went 3.75 hours without a toilet! At the first stop, Filip knew things would go bad. He rushed through a few words and then went to a grocery store to buy food. He let the group to fend for itself as we tried in vain to find a toilet and food. I confronted him about this and he said “well, I’ve been on the bus as long as you have” I told him “right, and you ran to the store to buy food and Red Bulls and left us in the street”. He is an inconsiderate guide who has no concept of the needs of a larger group of mixed age travelers. At the second stop, we lost significant time due to the entire group having to use one, single staff outhouse…on December 20. We sampled vodka at this stop to our surprise, our guide takes a shot of vodka! Half the group is still lined up for the outhouse and he’s throwing back vodka. This all lead us to lose time in Zakopane, so our family didn’t have time to eat and use the Fenicular. This was a key experience for us and the children in our group were very upset, especially the 6 year old who asked me “aren’t we going up in the mountains?” If Filip is scheduled to be your guide, cancel the tour or switch to another company or day.

Great experience would...

Victor_a, Dec 2025

Great experience would highly recommend, tour guide aswell she was Amazing. And talked us through everything also communication was great

It was good but it felt...

Hannah_P, Sep 2025

It was good but it felt like we barely did anything. We weren’t given much time to walk around the actual center town of zakopane. I think our guide cut us short an hour. But the experience was good.

ThIings that can be done...

George_D, Apr 2025

ThIings that can be done in Zakopane And that the thermal bath is too crowdy Zakopane should be visited in nice weather

We walked to a meeting...

Trevor_T, Apr 2025

We walked to a meeting point as the transport did not pick up from our hotel. We were expecting a coach or minibus (previous day had been to Auschwitz on minibus) but was picked up by a car/van for 6 people. The tour guide checked us in but as the other passengers had already been picked up at their hotels (i assume) there was only a seat in the back of which my wife had to climb into and one in the the next row where I sat (we couldn’t sit together on a 2 hour road trip) which was disappointing. We both had to sit with strangers but fortunately the people on our tour were lovely. Again this was a good job as it was a very tight squeeze in the vehicle. Also, the driver and one of the other guests were smokers and although not smoking in the vehicle, the smell was very strong and not to our liking. As the tour had a few stop offs on the way, the climbing in and out of the back of the vehicle for my wife was not good either. The stop offs were ok though and the visit for vodka and local cheese taste good. Unfortunately the Funicular railway was not working so missed out on that experience but not the guides/tour fault. Fantastic views of Tatar Mountains though when we reached Zakopane. Our last part of the tour, the thermal spa was really nice though with 36 degree heat water, however, it was very busy with kids too and basically a glorified swimming pool, not really SPA like if that’s what you are expecting but still nice all the same to finish the trip. We all travelled back relaxed. And the driver did drop us off nearer to our hotel on the way home. Be prepared for a long day, basically a 10-11 hour trip. Tour guide was ok too. My wife couldnt always hear what she was saying sitting in the back though. Overall ok trip, but could have been better if we’d travelled in comfort, next to my partner and without the smoke smell.

Great experience with...

Jobet_S, Jan 2026

Beautiful experience with multiple activities throughout the day. Very friendly and attentive guide.

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Une excursion absolument...

Najlae_B, Feb 2025

Une excursion absolument incroyable à Zakopane ! Le paysage est à couper le souffle et la ville est pleine de charme. Ce qui a vraiment marqué cette expérience, c'est notre guide Cyprian et chauffeur Mike, qui ont été exceptionnels. Le guide était non seulement très professionnel et extrêmement bien informé, mais aussi drôle et toujours au petit soin pour nous, rendant l'excursion encore plus agréable et enrichissante. Le chauffeur, quant à lui, était très sécurisé dans sa conduite et toujours souriant. Grâce à eux, l'excursion a été fluide, amusante et sans stress. Je recommande vivement cette expérience à tous ceux qui souhaitent découvrir Zakopane de manière authentique et conviviale

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your excursion to Zakopane was an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking scenery and charming atmosphere truly make it a special place to visit. It's great to hear that our efforts and your opinions had a great impact on your tour. We’re especially happy that Cyprian and Mike made the trip even more enjoyable with their professionalism, humor, and attentiveness. A smooth, fun, and stress-free excursion is exactly what we aim for! As a token of our appreciation, please enjoy a **10% discount** on your next adventure with us using the code: **Discover10**. Thank you for your recommendation—we’d love to welcome you again for another authentic and friendly experience! Kind Regards, Łukasz Mroczka Sales Specialist Discover Cracow #Zakopane #Tatra mountains #Thermal pools #SmallGroupTour #Krakow #WhatsApp #CustomerCare #DiscoverCracow #+48577772181