Zakopane Highlights & Tatra Mountains: A Private Day Trip from Kraków
About the tour
Discover the beauty and character of the Tatra Mountains on a private day trip from Kraków to Zakopane. This tour combines spectacular mountain views, traditional Podhale culture and the highlights of Zakopane — all in one day, with a local guide.
Enjoy panoramic views from a scenic viewpoint, visit the charming wooden Chapel in Jaszczurówka and explore Zakopane’s famous ski jumping hill, including a ride up to the take-off area. Stroll along Krupówki, discover the historic Pęksowy Brzyzek cemetery and admire the wooden church in Krzeptówki.
The day also includes a ride up and down Gubałówka, offering one of the best views of the Tatras, and a stop at a traditional shepherd’s hut in Witów to taste oscypek, the famous smoked sheep’s cheese.
Want to spend more time in nature? Hiking in the Tatras or a relaxing visit to Chochołowskie thermal baths can be added to your trip.
The itinerary of this tour:
Kraków → Zakopane
Pick-up in Kraków and a scenic drive towards the Tatra Mountains.
Scenic viewpoint
Our first stop after approximately 1.5 hours of driving, with beautiful mountain views.
Jaszczurówka Chapel
Visit one of the most characteristic examples of traditional Zakopane-style architecture.
Ski Jumping Hill
See Zakopane’s famous ski jumping venue (‘Wielka Krokiew’) and take the lift up to the take-off area.
Krupówki
Guided walk and free time to explore the lively main street and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery
Discover this historic cemetery and its unique wooden and stone tombs.
Gubałówka
Take the funicular up and down for spectacular panoramic views of Zakopane and the Tatras.
Krzeptówki Church
Visit the beautiful wooden church built in traditional Podhale style.
Witów – oscypek tasting
Finish the day at a traditional bacówka and taste freshly prepared oscypek.
Optional hiking in the Tatras or a visit to Chochołowskie Thermal Baths can be arranged instead or added, depending on your preferences. Please contact us to customize your experience!
Pricing:
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 500 PLN | 1 700 PLN (850 PLN/person) | 1 900 PLN (635 PLN/person) |
Tour details
- Duration: approx. 11 hours
- Meeting point: pick-up at your hotel/accommodation in Krakow
- End point: hotel/accommodation drop-off or any other place agreed with a driver during the tour
- Price indludes:
- private transportation from Krakow
- experienced local driver-guide
- all the entry tickets: Gubalowka funiculer, ski jumping hill lift
- Oscypek-cheese tasting
- all the parking fees
- water and snacks in the car
- Price excludes:
- personal expenses (eg. lunch, souvenirs)
- tips/gratitutes
- tour extentions such as hiking or Thermal Baths visit – please let us know and we’ll prepare a tailor-made offer for you!
Please contact us to book this tour!