Itinerary
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Stop At: Krakow, Krakow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Zakopane, Zakopane, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
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.
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.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Chocholow, Chocholow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
Chochołów Village, about 20 minutes from Zakopane.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa, Chocholow Main st, Chocholow Poland
The first point of the tour is a small village Chocholow. Known for its well-preserved examples of traditional wooden architecture, provides visitors with a glimpse into the region's rich cultural heritage. The village is famous for its characteristic wooden houses, adorned with intricate carvings and traditional designs. These structures showcase the unique architectural style of the Polish highlanders. According to tradition, settlers wash the wooden walls of buildings with soapy water, which happens twice a year before Christmas and Easter. This process protects old buildings against insects, weather conditions and aging time.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Witow, Witow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
The second stop on the tour is a shepherd's hut, used to provide shelter while tending to their flock in rural areas and used as a place for the production of dairy products obtained from grazing animals. In this place, you will have the opportunity to taste traditional smoked sheep's cheese called Oscypek and a shot of Polish vodka.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gubalowka, Zakopane Poland
The next stop will be the city of Zakopane, where you will have 2.5 hours of free time. Once there, you'll start on the Funicular Railway that will take you to the top of Gubalowka. Viewpoint is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains. There you will also find numerous cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops and a gravity slide (open in summer, not included in the tour price).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tatras Mountains (Tatry), Southern Poland Poland
At the top of the Gubałówka mountain, there is a viewpoint from which there is a wonderful view of the entire range of the Polish Tatry Mountains.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gravitational Slide on Gubalowka, Na Gubalowke, Zakopane 34-500 Poland
One of the tourist attractions that you will find at the top of Gubałówka Mountain is i.a. gravity slide. This attraction is open depending on the season and weather conditions, but it provides a lot of emotions. Admission to it is not included in the tour, it is additionally payable at the ticket office at top.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Krupowki Street, Zakopane Poland
After going down, it is worth going for a walk and lunch (not included in the tour price). Krupowki is the main pedestrian street in Zakopane. This lively and vibrant street is the heart of the town, serving as a hub for both locals and visitors. The street is lined with a diverse array of local restaurants, shops, and market stalls. Visitors can find a wide range of goods, including traditional highlander crafts, souvenirs, local food products, and clothing.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chocholowskie Termy, Chocholow 400, Chocholow 34-513 Poland
The last point of the journey is the Hot Springs Complex. On site, you will receive a watch giving access to the changing room and locker. The admission ticket for 2,5 hours to the Chocholow Thermal Baths includes themed areas for children and adults so that everyone can enjoy their time well. Visitors have access to outdoor and indoor pools, as well as water slides and jacuzzis (nudity zone is not included). Inside you will also find a pool bar where you can order drinks (drinks and food are not included in the price of the ticket).
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, Rynek Glowny, Krakow Poland
After returning to the car park, the driver will take you back to Krakow to your hotel or apartment.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Cracow Top Tours, Michała Bobrzyńskiego 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
The tour operator is Cracow Top Tours. Don't forget to add a review after your trip :)
Stop At: Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill, ul. Bronislawa Czecha 1, Zakopane 34-500 Poland
The Ski Jumping World Cup takes place in Zakopane every year in winter. It is a very popular winter sport in Poland. Access to the ski jumps is not included in the tour, it is only allowed for professional ski jumpers.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup directly from your selected hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). The day before the tour, after collecting all addresses from the other tour participants, you will receive the exact pick-up time.
11 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Catrin_H
A great day out from our city tour of Poland. Wonderful scenery in the Highlands seen in a small group which allowed us to make the most of the stops along the way.
Michael our driver/ guide was the best I’ve ever experienced. His warmth humour and knowledge of the tour geography and history was invaluable.
I recommend this to anyone who wants to see more than the city has to offer.
Just one key point. Choose Michael as your guide and you can’t go wrong
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : taryn_g
Great day trip from krakow
Second time doing this trip and both times john has been our driver and matthew our guide, both excellent at what they do.
Snippets of information about each location, able to answer all questions, additional info sent via WhatsApp was brilliant and we did take Matthews recommendation on where to go for excellent traditional Polish food in zakapane.
Sadly, the weather wasn't as kind to us as our previous trip but it just ment we did different things with our free time.
Thermal spa was amazing and not as busy this time.
Pick up and drop off were so simple again with what's app info and maps and exactly on time.
Could not recommend this company or team highly enough
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : jimwA918AU
What a day. Mike was our guide and he was absolutely amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone. The scenery and places we went were amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Callum_S
We had the most amazing tour guide Mike, was very knowledgeable and funny for sure really made the trip interesting, gave very good recommendations for a variety of restaurants/ activities to do to, would go again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : James_b
Very well organised tour, our Guide was Joanna and she was so knowledgeable & enthusiastic, she explained our day and gave us all the information we needed. our stops gave us enough time to enjoy and we did not feel rushed at all. it was a great day and we all felt very relaxed after our trip to the thermal spas.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Juven_E
Being pick up at the hotel was a great service. Beautiful views over looking the mountains. Informative guide
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : keith_A
It was a really lovely day the only issue was the lack or legroom on the coach it turned out fine for me eventually but if you are even fairly tall the legroom is extremely limited
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : jenb2612
Mike was a great tour guide and really friendly. He was very informative without there being too much information to take in. Unfortunately it rained whilst we were there so we didn't get to see the views in Zakopane but it was still a great trip and Zakopane is definitely worth a visit. The traditional cheese and vodka tasting was great and the thermal baths were amazing. If you need to relax, that's definitely the place to go.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Victoria_L
Amazing trip up in the mountains and towns of Zakopane, finished with the therma baths. Matthew was a wonderful guide who gave so much information on the day, including recommendations where to eat and visit. Fun and knowledgable throughout the long day.
Flip flops for the baths needs to be highlighted clearer in booking, other than that fabulous, scenic, relaxing day - and we bought the vodka and cheese home that we tasted
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Liz_E
Hosts were the best…. Mike & Adam. Gave us very good information ahead of our journey. Tour inc Chocoholow, a shepherds hut? (serving cheese and vodka), Zakopane mountains and the thermal springs.very good value for money. Be warned that you need a towel and flip flops for the thermal springs.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05