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In the 19th century Zakopane was a sleepy village inhabited by the Mountain People who, living for years in isolation, had created their own and unique culture. The special atmosphere and wild beauty of this place was discovered by Dr Tytus Chałubiński, who started to send his patients there, appreciating the blessings of the nature. In a short time, artists and the cream of society announced Zakopane was their favourite place in Poland, where they rested, create their works of art and had love affairs… Now the city is visited by countless tourists who, wanting to experience tradition, very often complain about the “tacky face” of 21st-century Zakopane. Thus we decided to show our guests the face of “the winter capital of Poland” and its neighborhood which still expresses the charm of the past days and the beauty of unharmed nature.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
DEPARTURE POINT Choice of pickup from our main tour departure point: near the entrance to the building at Szczepanski Square 8 (plac Szczepański 8), or selected hotels from Krakow. If you do not require hotel pickup, or your hotel cannot be serviced, you must make your own way to the main tour departure point. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. PICKUP SERVICE Our pickup service is available from selected hotels in Krakow. Depending on the location of the hotel, the pickup service will be between 15–50 minutes before the tour departure time. RETURN DETAILS Original departure point.
Come to Szczepański Square and wait next to the entrance to the building with number 8, our driver will meet you. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
Itinerary
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Krakow (Pass by)
Transfer to Zakopane (approx. 2 h)
Admission ticket free -
1Zakopane
Visiting Zakopane is a great opportunity to get to know the wooden architecture of the Podhale highlanders, as well as see beautiful Zakopane-style villas, inspired by the folklore of this region. Unique examples of the Zakopane style are the villa Pod Jedlami and the charming chapel in Jaszczurówka, designed by Stanisław Witkiewicz, the creator of the Zakopane style. In the vicinity of the famous Krupówki promenade in Zakopane, there is the magnificent building of the Tatra Museum devoted to the mountains. You can also find many churches and monasteries in Zakopane. However, most pilgrims go to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptówki, closely related to John Paul II. Using the funicular, we will go to the top of Gubałówka (1120 m above sea level). This picturesque mountain ridge emerges from the north of Zakopane, on the opposite side of the Giewont peak. We will also try what the famous highland sheep cheese "oscypek" tastes like.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
We will visit the charming cemetery in Zakopane. Most of the tombstones here are richly decorated works of art made of wood, stone and metal. In front of the cemetery there is a wooden church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, the oldest church in Zakopane.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Krakow (Pass by)
Return to Krakow (approx 2 h)
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable shoes, accessories related to weather conditions (umbrella, hat, small backpack)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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