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From Krakow: Zakopane Full-Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfers

Krupówki Street in Zakopane with Tatra Mountains backdrop, part of Krakow tour.
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Group of tourists enjoying a full-day trip from Krakow, tasting local cheese and admiring the scenic view of Zakopane and Tatra Mountains, with convenient hotel transfers included
Group of tourists enjoying a full-day trip from Krakow, tasting local cheese and admiring the scenic view of Zakopane and Tatra Mountains

Duration

9 hrs - 11 hrs 30 mins

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers included

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Enjoy a full-day trip to Zakopane, visit a traditional hut, taste regional delicacies, hop onto a cable car ride to Gubałówka, and explore Krupówki Street.

    • Escape to the Polish mountains for a day of adventure, relaxation, and Highlander traditions with round-trip AC coach transfers and an English-speaking tour lead.

    • Step into a traditional Bacówka to taste smoked sheep’s cheese (oscypek), sip Polish vodka, and learn about the centuries-old craft of Highlander cheesemaking.

    • Ride a glass-roofed cable car to the top of Gubałówka and take in sweeping views of the Tatra peaks before strolling through Zakopane’s charming streets.

    • Wrap up your day with a visit to Krupówki Street, where you can explore local shops or enjoy a warm mountain meal, before heading back to Krakow in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach.

    • Fun fact: Oscypek, the smoked sheep’s cheese you will taste here, is so special that it has PDO status, meaning it can only be made in the Tatra Mountains using traditional methods!

    • Full-day trip to Zakopane

    • Pick-up from a central meeting point in Krakow

    • Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach

    • English-speaking driver and tour guide

    • Cable car ride to the top of Gubałówka

    • Highlander ‘Bacówka’ cheese and traditional Polish vodka tasting

    • Visiting the oldest traditional mountain hut

    • Krupówki Street tour

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Jan, 2025Verified booking

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    Excellent communication and fabulous information about the areas visited thanks for a great day. Special thanks to Malek 👍
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    The host was very professional- excellent!
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    Dec, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide was spectacular, always concerned about the group and giving recommendations for everything.
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  • Local flavors and traditions

    Set out on a unique adventure fueled by Highlander traditions, round-trip transfers, and a guide to exploring Zakopane on your full-day tour. Upon arrival, visit the charming cottage and savor the famous oscypek cheese and local drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity to feel the warmth of Highlander hospitality and taste regional specialties!

    Cable car ride

    To enjoy spectacular views of the Tatra Mountains, enjoy a cable ride to the top of Gubałówka. The peaks and changing landscapes tell you a lot about the terrain in this region. The glass-roofed cable car ensures you enjoy aerial and panoramic views of Zakopane, making it a unique experience.

    Krupówki Street

    Explore the quaint street of Krupówki to take home memorable souvenirs like handcrafted wool sweaters, wooden keepsakes, and leather goods. You can also plan on relishing a local meal to truly understand the authentic local flavors around this region.

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate Zakopane's uneven cobbled streets with ease.

    • Bring along a light jacket, for the Gubałówka can be chilly even in summer.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    • Infants must stay on laps during the journey.

    Additional information

    • Facilities: free Wi-Fi.

    • Choose a right-side seat on the funicular for stunning uphill views.

    • Check out Krupówki’s side streets for Highlander crafts, handmade wool socks, wooden carvings, oscypek cheese, and traditional Polish ceramics.

    • Bring small snacks and drinks to stay energized all day.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid ID.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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