Visit Zakopane with KrakowDirect

Zakopane is located in the heart of the Tatra Mountains. Situated only 100 km (60 miles) from Krakow, it is a very popular holiday destination. Zakopane attracts with its original folklore as well as close proximity to beautiful mountain trails. In summer, Zakopane amazes with its many valleys, peaks and ponds and in winter, with superb beautiful winter scenery. Our private Zakopane tour from Krakow takes about 9-10 hours. The journey lasts for about 1,5 hours each way, giving you lots of time for your mountain adventure. The tour can also be extended for an additional charge. Our English-speaking tour leader, familiar with the area, will be your host. The main points of interest in Zakopane are:

The local market

Located below Gubalowka Hill and just at the beginning of the Krupówki Promenade. You will find local souvenirs and handcraft; woodware, leatherware, woollen clothes and shoes. You can get Oscypek local smoked sheep cheese.

Gubalowka Hill by a funicular railway

Ride to the top of the most famous peak located in the capital of the Polish Tatra Mountains. You will experience a fantastic panorama of the Tatra Mountains from 1122 m above sea level.

Krupowki Promenade

The heart of Zakopane and the oldest street in town. It’s a great place for a walk and dinner afterwards, in a traditional Polish tavern.

Pęksowy Brzyzek

Old wooden cemetery, richly decorated with unique works of art made by local artists from wood, stone and metal. It is the resting place of artists, Tatra rescuers and guides, politicians, and athletes.

Jaszczurówka

The best example of old wooden style architecture and essential sacral building in Zakopane with beautiful stained-glass windows.

Thermal Baths Chochołów

Almost 3,000 m2 of water surface and 30 pool troughs, rich in many micronutrients.

Choose from other options worth visiting:

You can modify the tour sights with the driver on your way

The sculptor’s house in Chocholow village

Located on the way to Zakopane, an old wooden village is a house to many local sculptures. From time to time, they open their sculpture studios for visitors. You can admire their work or maybe even buy one of them.

Ski Jumping Hill

Poland has one of the best ski jumpers in the world. Take a chairlift to the top, take a look and admit if You would dare.

Kasprowy Wierch 1987m

A cable car lift to the top with skip-the-line entry passes. The panorama from the top is definitely a lifetime experience.

Important notice:

Your Pickup time will be provided to you once our customer service team proceeds with your booking but no later than 12 hours after Your order as we need to fit Your request to the Museum entrance availabilities. You will receive the Final Confirmation email with Your pickup time. Please check your mail inbox within this period.