Poland · DAY TRIPS IN ZAKOPANE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 day trips in Zakopane worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Door-to-door Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Chochołów village, oscypek and vodka tasting, ski jump photos, and Gubałówka funicular views.
“Our tour guide was very informative and nice. I would definitely recommend this trip.”
Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Gubałówka funicular views, oscypek and vodka tasting at a bacówka, and 3 hours in Chocholowskie thermal baths.
“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…”
Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Gubałówka views, Chochołów cheese and vodka, and Chocholowskie Thermal Baths with skip-the-line guide.
“Andrei made the day great! Was a good day with lots to see and do- would recommend! I”
Full-day Krakow to Zakopane and Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Cable car views, highlander culture stops, then pools and saunas.
“Amazing day, We really enjoyed every part of the day thoroughly. Our tour guide Jacob well that’s what it is in English I can’t remember how to say it in polish. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny made us chuckle throughout the day without being invasive would highly recommended this trip and Jacob 👍👍 thank you!!”
Raft the Dunajec River Gorge, then ride the rail car in Zakopane to Gubalowka. Full-day Krakow trip with park entry included.
“We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed both parts of the tour. Our Guide, Marek, was really nice, explained a lot of things and seemed eager to make sure we had a good time (which we had!).”
Go from Krakow to Morskie Oko for a scenic hike, then Zakopane for Krupowki shopping and a funicular ride up Gubałówka.
“Maciej was an excellent tour guide. We had plenty of time to enjoy Morskie Oko and go to top of Gubałówka. We also enjoyed conversing with Maciej and learning more about Zakopane, Morskie Oko and Poland in general.”
Hotel pickup, classic Zakopane sights, and a Gubałówka cable car ride, plus food tastings, in a small group day trip from Krakow.
“We had a great experience, our Tour guide & driver Maciek is very knowledgeable of Zackopane and Krakow which made the tour very interesting. He also gave us a lot of great recommendations of attractions to visit and restaurants. I would highly recommend a trip to Zackopane with Maciek”
Private Zakopane day trip from Krakow with Gubałówka cable car, Chochołowskie hot springs, and classic mountain sights for up to 4.
“It was so nice to see the countryside outside of Krakow on our drive to beautiful Zakopane. Our tour guide Oskar was fantastic!!! He had a lot of interesting information, suggestions and energy, he made it such a fun day! We spent the day shopping at the open air market, eating lunch, a few sights and tour of the area. Everyone in the group enjoyed it. Thanks again!”
Day trip from Krakow to Zakopane with Chocholow village, funicular to Gubalowka, and a smoked cheese tasting included.
“amazing place! everywhere was lovely and very christmassy. the only thing i wish was that it was a bit shorter as once we had seen everything we had to sit for a couple of hours to wait for transfer back! apart from that 10/10 and guide was friendly and very informative.. definitely recommend”
One-day Krakow trip to Zakopane with funicular views, oscypek tastings, Krupówki time, and Termy Chochołowskie thermal pools.
“Brilliant day trip with special thanks to our host Antoni who was absolutely fantastic. So nice and was very impressive how he was able to switch between both English and Spanish. The thermal pools were a particular highlight. Would do the tour again.”
From Krakow to Zakopane for High Tatras views, Krupówki street time, and 2.5 hours at Hot Baths thermal pools, with pickup included.
“Our tour guide Bart was amazing,he was very knowledgeable & made the tour fun. It was a very beautiful place which I’d highly recommend.”
Raft the calm Dunajec in Pieniny, then ride the Gubałówka cable car and stroll Zakopane’s Krupówki street on an 11-hour day trip.
“Great driver, incredible views on tour and while rafting. We had also some time to visit Gubałówka and Zakopane so we could spend some time walking around and try some specials. Trip was amazing, worth every penny. I highly recommend it.”
Krakow to Zakopane: snowmobile thrills, kulig sleigh ride, campfire highlander dinner, folk music, and free time in the mountain town.
“The sleigh ride was an amazing experience and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it to everyone! The driver did a fantastic job — 5 out of 5. Thank you very much to Mr. Witek for this wonderful day. Everything was perfectly organized, and the atmosphere was great. I will definitely recommend it to others!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
