From Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Cable Car, Oscypek & Local Spirits

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(12 reviews)
Krakow, Poland

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Norwegian and 10 more

Zakopane is the capital of Polish Tatra Mountains. There is a superb scenery, perfect for winter sports lovers and fans of summer trekking trails. This area also has a characteristic dialect and splendid food. We wil show you a unique wooden architecture and sculptor's house in Chocholow village. Then we will take you to Witow village for local cheese (Oscypek) and spirits tasting. Next we will take you to Zakopane traditional marketplace to buy handmade equipment for your house, or traditional local food. Then we will take you for Gubalowka Hill Cable Car for iconic views of Tatra Mountains. Then you will enjoy some free time at Krupowki main street of Zakopane.

What's Included

Transportation in a modern shared vehicle
English-speaking host
Visit to the traditional market at the foot of Gubałówka
Gubałówka Cable Car skip-the-line tickets
Free time to explore Zakopane's famous Krupówki Street
Visit to a traditional shepherd's hut (Bacówka) with Oscypek cheese and regional spirits tasting
Lunch at the Krupówki street

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour host at "Kiss & Ride" tourist bus stop at Wielopole 2 Krakow

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Krakow

    The tour begins with a transfer from Krakow to Zakopane. You will be picked up by car or minivan from a central meeting point at Wielopole 2 street Kiss&Ride tourist bus stop. The ride will take around 2 hours.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chocholow

    Step back in time as you stroll through Chochołów, one of the best-preserved Highlander villages in southern Poland. Admire its distinctive wooden architecture, beautifully preserved traditional homes and discover the unique heritage of the Podhale region.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Witow

    Near Chochołów, in the picturesque mountain meadows, locals produce the traditional Polish smoked sheep’s cheese known as “Oscypek.” During the tour, you will visit a traditional Highlander shepherd’s hut, where you’ll learn about the cheese-making process and have the opportunity to try both authentic Oscypek cheese and traditional local fruit liqueurs — all included in the price of the tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Zakopane

    Discover Zakopane at your own pace. Begin with a ride on the Gubałówka Cable Car for breathtaking panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains, then enjoy free time at the summit before descending to browse the traditional Highlander market at the foot of the hill. Continue with free time along the lively Krupówki Street, where you can admire the town's distinctive wooden architecture, sample regional cuisine or simply soak up the unique atmosphere of Poland's mountain capital.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Krakow (Pass by)

    Exhausting day is over. After another 2 hours of travel, you will be taken to a designated address in Krakow.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • Due to the changing terrain and weather, please bring comfortable walking shoes and a raincoat.
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