Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup
Overview
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11 hours
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Visit Zakopane and relax in the Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs on a tour from Krakow. Admire the Tatra Mountains by cable car, walk the quaint streets of Zakopane. Taste traditional local smoked sheep's cheese and polish vodka. Explore old wooden village.
• Enjoy the beautiful views of the Polish Tatra Mountains from the cable car
• Experience the healthy properties of thermal water during a hot spring visit
• Discover a unique highlander style of architecture, clothes, music, and food
• Learn the secrets of the production of traditional smoked sheep's cheese
• Walk along the charming streets of Zakopane Town
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As part of the tour you have the access to the Thermal Springs Complex. Remember to take a swimsuit, towel and flip-flops.
What To Expect
Krakow
Your tour will begin with pickup from your hotel or apartment in Krakow (or from the nearest location if access by vehicle proves impossible or difficult). Transport from Krakow to Zakopane will take about 1,5 - 2 hours depending on atmospheric and road conditions.
Zakopane
Zakopane, nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this charming town offers a perfect blend of traditional highland architecture, vibrant street life on town center and outdoor adventures. Zakopane is a captivating destination that caters to nature lovers and adventure seekers during day tour. The trip to Zakopane consists of several points. Each subsequent point of the trip is described below. By visiting Zakopane you will experience a unique style of architecture, culture, speech, music and food. You will be able to admire the beautiful views, learn about the history and lifestyle of the Highlanders, local residents of Zakopane Poland. At the end of the trip you will be able to relax in the Thermal Springs. The tour is organized in English, but you can also use written information brochures in French, German, Spanish, or Italian. When booking, just select the appropriate option.
Options
Zakopane & Thermal Group Tour
This is a group tour: Pick up directly from your hotel (or the nearest location up to 5 minutes walk if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). Pickup included
Shared Group Tour
Pickup included
VIP Private & Luxury Tour
only for your reservation. VIP Private and luxury tour option. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entry ticket to Chocholow Thermal Springs - 3 h
Funicular ticket to the viewpoint Gubalowka Mountain
Free time in the city center of Zakopane - 2,5 h
Helpful english speaking guide
Round-trip transportation from Krakow
Testing piece of smoked cheese and a shot of Polish vodka
Visit to the old wooden village of Chocholow
Lunch
Take with you: towel, swimsuit, flip-flops
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day out
X5764RAkima,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day out from start to finish. We were in a small group of 8 adults in a minibus which is so much nicer than a big tour bus. Milo our driver and guide was absolutely brilliant, he explained everything clearly in very good English and was very well organised. He was friendly and knowledgeable and fun to be with. We enjoyed every place we visited and especially liked the cable car to the top of the mountain and the town of Zakopane. Also the couple of hours at the thermal springs was a perfect way to finish a great day.
Best day out
H5810YXsuzanned,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous & most enjoyable day. Our guide, Oscar, was full of humour & information. Pleasant, always ontime with each drop off & collection & friendly. The highlight of the day was the thermal springs. You can hire towels & have plenty of lockers, places to eat and lots of bar with pools to suit adults or families. Highly recommended
!Amazing experience!
T2180MBbrandons,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, Oscar was really good, good sense of humour, on time! Perfect amount of time for everywhere we went. Good atmosphere, perfect amount of people for trips. Best for anyone who wants a good experience and trip!
Amazing experience
D9546SRpaulab,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Oskar was very kind, made everything easy, and even came to pick us up when we couldn’t find the meeting point. Highly recommended!
Great day out
H5291FQkarenh,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad we decided last minute to book this trip about a week before Very well organised and the company messaged the night before. We were picked up on time by Matthew who was an absolutely fantastic guide. Very helpful and kind and very knowledgeable. A good trip in a lovely air conditioned van. Visited some lovely places Thank you would 100 % recommend.
It was a great day !
prolece21,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour, and our driver/guide, Oscar, made it even more memorable. The itinerary was very well planned, and we enjoyed every minute of it. A big part of that was thanks to Oscar. He was professional, personable, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind throughout the day. He represented both your company and his country with pride, and we truly appreciated his warmth and dedication. We highly recommend this tour and are grateful to have had Oscar as our guide.
100% recommend
Sarah F,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good day trip. We had Kacper as our guide and he was really good. Beautiful scenery in that part of Poland and the stops were all really worthwhile - I especially enjoyed the vodka before 11am! Good value for money and the organisation was really good - all the required passes and wristbands were provided. Beware. - there are loads of these trips advertised and not all include entry to the cable car and springs - book carefully. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone interested. Hope you get Kacper as your guide!
The best experience with the best tour guide
Y3014UW ,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So I’ve got the layover in Krakow with my friend and we randomly checked the places to go and found this tour to Zakopane, where we had an amazing experience especially because of our tour guide Oscar. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel, he was friendly, professional, and full of positive energy. His time management was excellent, and he made sure everyone was always informed about the schedule and every detail of the trip. Along the way, he shared interesting information about the places we passed, and it was clear that he has extensive knowledge of the region. The tour itself was fantastic value for money, with everything well organized and included as promised. Oscar’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine passion for what he does made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He sent us the whole list of the best places to go in each area so we don’t waste time on searching by ourselves. To be honest I feel like we couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide and I would definitely recommend this tour to Zakopane to anyone going to Krakow. Thank you, Oscar, for making our trip so memorable!
Above and beyond
davefH194HG,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rarely do I give 5’s. This was a most excellent day tour. Kasper our guide was also excellent. His knowledge, English language and helpfulness was beyond what what could be expected. Having been to 3 towns in Poland on this trip to go to the Tetra Mountains was a great contrast and must on any visit to Poland..
Amazing!
Lorraine D,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kasper was a great guide, lovely young man and was very informative. The roaming from the mountains of Zakopane to the the thermal spa it was incredible. Well worth the visit!
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