Zakopane City & Gubałówka Cable Car Day Trip from Krakow

11 hours

Easy

Discover Zakopane on a full-day trip from Krakow. Enjoy free time in the town, explore the famous Krupówki Street and ride the Gubałówka funicular for panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains.

Discover Zakopane, Poland’s most famous mountain resort, on a full-day trip from Krakow. Travel comfortably through the beautiful landscapes of southern Poland and spend the day exploring the capital of the Polish Tatra Mountains.

Choose how you want to start your tour

For your convenience, you can choose the option that suits you best when booking:

Hotel or accommodation pick-up in Krakow – select one of the available pick-up locations or provide your accommodation address. Pick-ups take place between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and your exact pick-up time will be confirmed before the tour.

Meeting point in Krakow – if you prefer, you can make your own way to our designated meeting point and join the tour there.

After the experience, return transportation to Krakow is included.

Discover Zakopane

Explore the lively centre of Zakopane and stroll along the famous Krupówki Street, known for its shops, restaurants and unique highland atmosphere. Enjoy free time to discover the town at your own pace, try traditional Polish mountain cuisine, shop for local products or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Ride the Gubałówka funicular

Your tour includes tickets for the Gubałówka funicular in both directions. Ride to the top and enjoy panoramic views over Zakopane and the spectacular Tatra Mountains. Take time for photos, sightseeing and exploring the viewpoint before returning to the town.

Your experience includes:

• Choice of hotel/accommodation pick-up or meeting point in Krakow
• Round-trip transportation from Krakow
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• Gubałówka funicular tickets – up and down
• Free time in Zakopane
• Free time on Gubałówka
• English-speaking driver
• All transportation costs

Enjoy a relaxed day in Zakopane without worrying about arranging transportation or Gubałówka tickets yourself. We take care of the logistics, leaving you free to enjoy Zakopane, its mountain atmosphere and the spectacular Tatra views.

What's included?

    Round-trip transportation from Krakow
    Hotel/accommodation pick-up or meeting point option
    Drop-off in Krakow
    Gubałówka funicular ticket – up and down
    7 hours of free time in Zakopane
    Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
    English-speaking driver
    All transportation costs

    Exclusions

      Food and drinks
      Live tour guide
      Additional attractions and activities not specified as included
      Personal expenses
      Gratuities

      Please note

        • This is a self-guided experience in Zakopane. You will have approximately 6–7 hours of free time to explore the city at your own pace.

        • Your Gubałówka funicular ticket (up and down) is included. You can choose when to use it during your free time.

        • You can choose hotel/accommodation pick-up in Krakow or join the tour at the designated meeting point.

        • Hotel and accommodation pick-ups take place between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Your exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed before the tour.

        • Please keep your phone switched on and reachable on the day of the tour.

        • The journey between Krakow and Zakopane takes approximately 2 hours each way. Travel times may vary depending on traffic and road conditions.

        • The amount of free time in Zakopane may vary slightly depending on traffic and operational conditions.

        • Weather conditions in Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains can change quickly. We recommend comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

        • Food, drinks and any additional attractions you choose during your free time are not included.

        • Please return to the agreed meeting point in Zakopane at the time provided by your driver. The return transfer cannot be delayed for late participants.

        What to bring

          • Comfortable walking shoes
          • Weather-appropriate clothing
          • Light jacket or warm layer – mountain weather can change quickly
          • Rain jacket or umbrella in case of rain
          • Sunglasses and sunscreen on sunny days
          • Charged mobile phone
          • Water
          • Some cash or a payment card for food, drinks, shopping and optional attractions