Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup
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Krakow, Poland
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Poland beyond Krakow on this full-day to Zakopane, located in the heart of the Tatra Mountains. Discover the best of the area, taste traditional smoked sheep's cheese and vodka, explore a quaint wooden village, and ride a cable car for panoramic views of the mountains. There's also time to soak in the warm waters of the Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs.
- Avoid the hassle of self-driving or catching public transport with round-trip transport
- Your English-speaking guide offers tips and recommendations
- Enjoy free time to explore Zakopane independently
- See the best of the area without having to organize a thing
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Helpful english speaking guide
- Visit to the old wooden village of Chocholow
- Testing piece of smoked cheese and a shot of Polish vodka
- Funicular ticket to the viewpoint Gubalowka Mountain
- Free time in the city center of Zakopane - 2,5 h
- Entry ticket to Chocholow Thermal Springs - 3 h
- Lunch
- Take with you: towel, swimsuit, flip-flops
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
1
Krakow
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Zakopane
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
3
Chocholow
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Witow
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Gubalowka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
7
Tatras Mountains (Tatry)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Gravitational Slide on Gubalowka
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Krupowki Street
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Chocholowskie Termy
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
12
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Cracow Top Tours (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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
Ellise_C
A really lovely mother and daughter day out. Daniel was an amazing tour guide, especially with his recommendations for hot chocolate in Zacopane! Very informative and attentive. Zacopane was gorgeous with lots to do and the views are incredible.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,120 reviews
Fabio_B, May 2026
very nice experience in the tatra mountains with swimming stop in the thermal baths. The driver was very nice and helpful.
Gemma_H, May 2026
Very easy booking this trip online. The day was exactly as described. Received whats app the day before with pick up details & a map showing how to get to pick up point. Our tour guide Lara who was lovely & very helpful also sent a message the day before to ensure we had everything we needed.
Zakopane was beautiful wirh stunning views & the thermal springs were fab. We had a great day. Would definitley recommend.
Hatem_A, May 2026
Very well designed tour. Hot multiple highlights. Matthew the guide was very helpful in making great suggestions for sights to see in Zakopane. If I were to suggest an improvement it would be to include more background about the history in the tour description.
Aaron_D, Apr 2026
An amazing experience! Would recommend. Tour guide was great and everything was a beautiful experience
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing experience on our Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and that your tour guide made the day even better. 😊
Thank you for the recommendation – we hope to see you again on another adventure!
Terry_L, Apr 2026
The driver Daniel, very friendly and helpful. He explained everything in details and things went very smoothly. The whole trip is enjoyable and we were very happy. Fully recommend to anyone want a full day out activity from Krakow.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Daniel was friendly, helpful, and made everything clear and smooth throughout the day. It’s wonderful that you found the whole trip enjoyable and felt happy with the experience. 😊
Thank you for the recommendation – we’d love to welcome you again for another full-day adventure from Krakow!
Ron_W, Apr 2026
We started off visiting a historical house in the highlands, learning about their life then and now. Then we enjoyed some vodka and local cheese. After that we went to the mountains of Zakopane where we got the cable car, had time to explore and eat lunch. We ended the day with the thermal baths which were crowded but enjoyable. There are many different pool options both indoor and outdoor, as well as a sauna and salt therapy room. It was a perfect day with our guide Kacper and I made some friends on the bus!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane and the Thermal Springs is a fantastic way to experience Highland culture, mountain views, and relaxation in one day from Krakow. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the traditional house visit, vodka and cheese tasting, cable car in Zakopane, and the variety of pools and spa facilities. It’s great to know Kacper made the experience so enjoyable and that you even made new friends along the way. We hope to welcome you again on another tour from Krakow.
Cath_M, Apr 2026
We had a great time and Jacob was a fantastic guide. He was very informative and shared lots of information throughout the day
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane and the Thermal Springs is a perfect way to enjoy the mountains, local culture, and relaxation in one day from Krakow. We’re delighted to hear you had a great time and that Jacob was a fantastic guide who shared lots of interesting information throughout the day. We hope to welcome you again on another tour from Krakow.
Izzy_R, Apr 2026
Great trip, well worth the money! We were picked up close to our hotel at the arranged time. The guide/driver was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The villages are fantastic and the local vodka and cheese tasting is a must. Zakopane is one of the best places I have visited, beautiful view and great places to eat!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane and the Thermal Springs is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the Polish mountains, traditional villages, and local flavours. We’re delighted to hear that everything was well organised, your guide/driver was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and that you especially enjoyed the vodka and cheese tasting and stunning views in Zakopane. We hope to welcome you again on another tour from Krakow.
anntroon, Apr 2026
This was well worth the money. Guide was great. Highlight was the thermal baths. Would do this one on its own with more time. You can hire towels but do recommend bringing flipflop as a must. Zakopane is lovely with the main shopping street was lovely and remind of ski resort shopping. The view from the mountain was spectacular. We were so lucky with the weather sunshine every day
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane and the Thermal Springs is a fantastic way to enjoy the stunning mountain scenery and relax in one experience from Krakow. We’re delighted to hear the tour was well worth it, that you enjoyed the beautiful views, and that the thermal baths were a highlight of your day. We also appreciate your helpful tips for future guests. We hope to welcome you again on another tour from Krakow.
Charlie_C, Apr 2026
Our guide Kacper was an incredible host. Super friendly, knowledgeable and got the group vibing well. We had a fantastic time at every part of the day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. Zakopane is a fantastic choice for a day trip from Krakow. Together with the Salt Mine and Auschwitz, it is one of the most visited places. The mountains and thermal springs are breathtaking.
Denise_S, Apr 2026
What a lovely young man Bart is.
Kept in touch with information the day before, confirming pickup time and place.
We were picked up outside our apartment at the agreed time.
He taught us so much of Polish history on our journey.
He kept us updated throughout the day of our travel plans and stops. He even took us into the thermal springs to explain how the system worked as we would have been clueless.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane and the Thermal Springs is a wonderful way to explore the beauty of the Polish mountains and relax at the same time. We’re delighted to hear that Bart provided such excellent service, keeping you well informed, sharing Polish history, and going the extra mile to make everything clear and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again on another tour from Krakow.
CHRISTOPHER_B, Apr 2026
What a great experience!!! The only thing I wish was better was the weather, but that can’t be controlled! Our tour guide (Kacper) was AMAZING!!! I met new friends! Did something I never thought I would! I tried an all nude (adults only) spa! Loved it!!! This trip has been amazing in every way!!! The cable car was comfortable! The town of Zakopane was cute as well!
Loved. It!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane is one of the best ways to spend a day from Krakow. Next to the Salt Mine and Auschwitz, it is a very popular destination. The views and thermal baths are truly relaxing.
Hayley_E, Apr 2026
Had the best experience on this tour, from start to finish Matthew was incredible! Really made the trip to Zakopane 10/10!! And what the perfect way to end an amazing time with the thermal baths. Would recommend to anyone!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. A trip to Zakopane is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. Next to the Salt Mine and Auschwitz, it is one of the most popular tours from Krakow. The views and thermal springs are truly amazing. We hope to welcome you back.
Karen_B, Apr 2026
Casper, our driver /guide was very good, telling us everything we needed to know . He looked after all our needs, & was very funny & inter active . zakopane was a fabulous town.The funicular tram had amazing views, at the top there were some lovely restaurants, & stunning views of the mountains.we were very lucky to have the sun shining all day, even though a little cold!
The thermal spa was amazing, very well organised & was the best end to a great day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed discovering Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains with us. Adding the Thermal Baths experience makes this Krakow day trip even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next journey to Poland.
Oana_D, Apr 2026
happy with experience at all places our guide Julia stopped ; she made it very joyfully from the begining to the end ; enjoyed the thermal spa ; zakapone views to Tatra mountains ; cheese and vodka stop - lovely ; nice wood village houses with their story ; would definatelly recommend this experience at least once in a lifetime ; thank you Julia and the team ; O.D. from uk
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Your feedback means a lot to us! We’re glad our Zakopane mountain tour from Krakow exceeded your expectations.
Myah_W, Apr 2026
It was easy to book with good communication regarding the pick up and drop off locations and time. The trip was lovely, it was well organised and we had a friendly tour guide, Kasper. Took the hassle out of organising it ourselves.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
It was our absolute pleasure to host you on this exclusive Zakopane tour from Krakow. We’re thrilled that the experience became such a memorable part of your journey through Poland.
Katy_B, Apr 2026
We were picked up promptly from the collection point and began our journey to Zakopane. From start to finish, the experience was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery is stunning, and Zakopane itself is a truly beautiful place.
On the way, we stopped to see the traditional 16th‑century wooden houses, which was fascinating to learn about and amazing to see still standing and in use today. It really added to the authenticity of the trip.
Ending the day at the thermal pools was the perfect way to relax and unwind — a real highlight and exactly what we needed after a full day of exploring.
Our guide, Lara, was excellent: very knowledgeable, well organised, and always gave clear instructions, which made the whole day run smoothly and stress‑free.
A must‑see experience and worth every penny. We travelled as 2 adults and 1 child and would highly recommend this tour to families as well.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so pleased that Zakopane was the best part of your stay in Krakow. Thank you for choosing our one-day Zakopane trip from Krakow.
Charlotte_W, Apr 2026
A totally fantastic day trip filled with activities and some well deserved relaxation at the amazing thermal spas (don’t just think there are the two big main pools, explore the venue properly!). Our guide Oskar was amazing from start to finish, and was an incredibly safe pair of hands driving such a distance. Would highly
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words! Your Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs tour is one of the most popular trips from Krakow, combining the charm of Zakopane, the Thermal Springs, and the beauty of the Polish Mountains.
T_S, Mar 2026
Our driver was a great guy, but honestly this seemed like a series of tourist traps. The shepherd's hut is just a hut ... with cheese ... and weak vodka shots, nothing amazing. Zakophane itself seemed like an endless stream of souvenir stores. I am sure there is a quaint mountain village under there somewhere but I didn't see it. The funicular was fun, but it was cloudy and rainy when we went so ... no view. The spa was honestly the highlight. Think of Great Wolf Lodge on steroids. Though definitely extremely crowded, we were able to find quiet corners to soak and relax. If I had it to do over again I would just have done the spa.
Our guide Marcel was very kind, very safe and very organized. However, we were sitting in the very back of the van so we got very little information from him about everywhere we were visiting.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your detailed feedback.
We’re happy to hear that your driver Marcel was kind, safe, and well organized throughout the day. We truly appreciate your positive words about his professionalism and driving. We’re also glad that the spa experience was the highlight for you and that you were able to find quieter corners to relax despite the crowds.
At the same time, we’re sorry that some parts of the program did not fully meet your expectations. Zakopane is a very popular destination and can sometimes feel busy, especially in certain areas and during peak times. Weather in the mountains can also be unpredictable, and unfortunately the views from the funicular depend heavily on conditions that are beyond our control.
We truly value your honest opinion, as it helps us continue improving our tours. We hope that despite some disappointments, the relaxing spa time and moments in the mountains left you with some positive memories. We would be happy to welcome you again in the future.
JANE_S, Mar 2026
Great day trip with a great guide Milo who picked us up promptly at the arranged time was very friendly organised and helpful. He was also knowledgeable and made the trip fun.
He was an excellent driver and had a great play list in the minibus.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! Discovering Zakopane on a Tour from Krakow is a perfect way to explore the natural beauty of Poland. The Mountains and Thermal Springs make it a truly special journey. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Aisling_G, Mar 2026
Very well organized tour, was picked up at our hotel around 8.30. Arthur was our bus driver and communicated with us very well about the itinerary and on the stops along the way to Zakopane. We stopped for cheese and vodka tasting in a cozy Shepard's hut which was lovely and then onto Zakopane where we had 2.5 hours of free time. We were given a ticket for the tram up the mountain and also show where the main street was. After that we met back up at the bus to travel to the Thermal Baths, while we were there it was snowing so being outside in the thermal baths with a cocktail in hand was bliss. I definitely recommend doing this trip
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re very happy that you enjoyed your Tour from Krakow to Zakopane. The charm of the Mountains combined with the comfort of the Thermal Springs creates unforgettable memories.
Agatha_D, Mar 2026
Well organized and on track. Nice guide. Great one day experience of Zakopane. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your lovely words! The Tour from Krakow to Zakopane allows guests to discover the charm of the Polish Mountains and unwind in the Thermal Springs. We would be happy to welcome you again!
Alison_N, Mar 2026
That they should do this trip as it is amazing the tour guide was great the mountains were the loveliest sign to see and spa was so relaxing it’s a must
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review! Visiting Zakopane on a Tour from Krakow and enjoying Thermal Springs in the Polish Mountains is a wonderful experience, especially for capturing amazing photos and sharing them on Instagram.
Bev_W, Mar 2026
We had a great time on this trip jakub was a very informative guide and the hot springs were a great experience and Zakopane Mountain View’s were stunning we didn’t feel rushed and had plenty of time at each stop and we had more than a few vodka shots definitely recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! The Tour from Krakow to Zakopane with Hot Springs in the Polish Mountains is one of the most recommended experiences in Poland.
bgarbus851, Mar 2026
My favorite day trip ever. My wife and I travel extensively and after years of travel this was our favorite tour ever. Mostly it was because of our guide Kacper. He made it so much fun. He was a great tour guide, he was on time he was funny and he made it a five star day. You need to pay him more money. We had a fabulous time in the villages with the wooden houses and the baths were wonderful. Drinking vodka and eating cheese in the mountains or something we will never forget.
Thank you Kacper for a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Tour from Krakow to Zakopane, including the relaxing Thermal Springs in the Polish Mountains. It’s also a perfect place for amazing photos and Instagram moments! This Tour is, next to Auschwitz and the Salt Mine, one of the most popular experiences in Poland.
Tracey_G, Mar 2026
Kacepero (our guide) was engaging and full of good info all through the day. Can’t say enough good things about the experience we really enjoyed it
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Tour from Krakow to Zakopane and relaxing in the Hot Springs surrounded by the beautiful Polish Mountains. This Tour is, next to the visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most popular experiences in Poland.
ginab1975, Mar 2026
Matthew didn’t know much about much. We went to various places. Which was beautiful, saw snow. Drank vodka. Asking him questions on the region and the stops. He didn’t know much. On the way to the spa he advised we aren’t going to the one we had booked. Albeit it was lovely. On the way back, after being picked up at 8.50 and being dropped off at 7.30pm. He had heavy metal playing, for the 1.5 hour journey, which was too much. Given the long day we’d had. I would do the whole day trip, again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience, including the beautiful scenery, snow, and relaxing time during the Tour from Krakow. It’s great to know that despite some inconveniences, you would still consider doing this trip again in Poland.
Sharon_A, Mar 2026
Absolutely fabulous, our guide Dawid was very informative & made the experience great.
4 stops in total.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review! Visiting Zakopane on a Tour from Krakow and enjoying the Hot Springs in the Polish Mountains is a wonderful experience in Poland. It is also one of the most popular tours, next to Auschwitz and the Salt Mine.
hjhill, Mar 2026
Fantastic trip! Kamil was really knowledgeable and friendly, proving information along the way. The trip was very well organised, and information was received beforehand. Great stops at a village and then for cheese and vodka. The views from the top of the funicular were amazing and thermal spa was a nice end. The minibus was also really luxurious. 10/10!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We’re happy that the Tour from Krakow to Zakopane and the Hot Bath experience in the Polish Mountains made your trip memorable. Summer in Poland brings beautiful scenery and different impressions.
Josh_B, Mar 2026
A great day out! Our tour guide, Lara, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We loved Zakopane and would definetly revisit another time!
Thanks,
Joshua
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review! The Tour from Krakow to Zakopane with a relaxing Hot Bath in the Polish Mountains is always a wonderful experience. We hope to welcome you again in summer.
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