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The 15 most popular zakopane tours in Poland. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A full day from Krakow to Zakopane: Chochołów wooden houses, oscypek cheese and local spirits, Gubałówka cable car views, and thermal baths.
“It was a great trip. Damian the driver & Joanna our guide were both brilliant.”
Krakow to Zakopane and Chocholów Thermal Baths: Gubałówka funicular views, oscypek and vodka tastings, plus sunset pools.
“unreal thermal spa was excellent and our tour guide/ driver was excellent 👏 👌 👍 😀”
A Zakopane winter ride on snowmobiles or quads with a bacówka stop, then a bonfire feast, cheese tasting, and hotel transfers.
“The driver is excellent! We had a great experience and really recommend this experience.”
Snowdoo’s Zakopane snowmobile ride through the Tatra Mountains, with optional bonfire BBQ and warm drinks for beginners and families.
“Everything was great, we ordered a pickup which arrived on time. Once we got there, everything was explained perfectly and we had a lot of fun”
Beginner ski lesson on Zakopane’s Gubałówka Hill with Ski School Jerry. Small group, patient instruction, lift basics, Tatra views.
“Really good from start to finish, very knowledgeable and friendly.”
A 7-hour Zakopane winter outing: snowmobile or quad ride in the Tatra Mountains, oscypek by a bonfire, then thermal pools in Chochołów.
“The snowmobile experience was unbelievable and the bonfire/food/drink was very good. I felt the thermal pool was a letdown as they felt very sleazy but I picked it myself so I can’t really complain. The whole experience was still excellent in my eyes. Would definitely do it again, minus the thermal pool.”
Horse sleigh through Chochołowska Valley from Zakopane, then bonfire sausages, highlander tea, wine, and Podhale music in 3 hours.
“Transport was very punctual and efficient. Food from the bonfire was also great! We went for the evening activity however since it was really dark unfortunately we could not see much. Additionally the sleigh was quite small to fit 4 and we were very cramped. Would have loved if there were guides speaking in English…”
Quad bike adventure in Zakopane with Tatra Mountain views, guided training, and optional bonfire meal. Premium gear included.
“Communication cud be improved. Washroom facilities. Trail itself-probably 50% of it was on pavement and thru town. Expectations were a bit different. Campfire and food provided was nice- but again the communication was lacking there as well.”
3-hour winter ride from Zakopane to Ząb: horse sleigh (or carriage), big views over the Tatras, and a heated szałas feast with live Highlander music.
“Cosy ride with the blankets provided, nice atmosphere at the end with music and food”
Hotel pick-up and queue-skip entry make Zakopane-to-Chochołowskie easy, with 3 hours to soak in baths, jacuzzis, and saunas.
“My daughter and I had a fabulous time on this trip. Our driver, David, was knowledgeable, friendly, chatty. He came in with us to get our passes and explain how everything worked. Afterwards I was picking his brains about best local places for vodka, eating etc and later sent me through lots of recommendations for…”
From Krakow, hike Morskie Oko Lake, explore Zakopane on Krupówki Street, then ride the Gubałówka funicular for mountain views.
“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.”
From Krakow to Zakopane for Krupówki shopping, Chocholow wooden village, and the Gubałówka funicular for Tatra views, plus cheese tasting.
“Gostei do local visitado. Preço muito alto para simplesmente VISITAR CIDADE DURANTE 2;30 HORAS (SEM QUALQUER EXPLICAÇÃO) E COMER QUEIJO. SÓ FIZERAM METADE DA ATIVIDADE DESCRITA”
Guided ATV or buggy off-roading in Zakopane’s Tatra Mountains, with training, helmets, and a local guide for 1–3 hours of fun.
“This was a fantastic tour and the highlight of our trip to Zakopane. Michael was a great tour guide and the views were amazing! We found the quads great fun and would highly recommend this experience! Thank you Michael! 😀”
Zakopane quad or snowmobile trails, oscypek tastings, and a bonfire meal, with hotel pickup and easy transfers included.
“C’était super, nous n’avions jamais fait de quad et nous avons vraiment apprécié cette activité ! Tous les gens que nous avons rencontrés étaient gentils et accueillants. Je redoutais un peu la conduite et finalement le guide m’a beaucoup rassuré, il était génial.”
Private Kraków to Zakopane car tour with Tatra views, Oscypek tasting, Gubałówka, and a flexible plan from winter thrills to thermal baths.
“Just back from a Really brilliant trip to Zakopane. So nice to travel in comfort with a private car. Our driver / guide was Joseph Instien who was incredibly polite and helpful. The trip is fully customisable so you can spend as long as you want and visit anything on the way. We were happy…”
