Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka
Overview
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Top-rated day trip (4.9/5 from 7,000+ reviews). Ride the Gubałówka cable car, taste highlander cheese & local vodka, and enjoy a full 3 hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths — modern geothermal hot springs with outdoor thermal pools, slides, pool bars and unforgettable mountain views.
Your tour will begin with a pick-up from your hotel. During the journey to Zakopane, we have two amazing stops planned. Chochołów - one of the most beautiful villages in Southern Poland where you'll find the oldest houses inhabited by locals.
When we arrive at our destination - Zakopane, your guide will explain how to use the funicular car and provide you with all the necessary tickets, saving you time and avoiding the ticket office queues.
The thermal pools in Chochołów are one of the largest facilities of this kind in Poland. The health properties of the water have a positive impact on the skin and overall well-being. Pool bars allow for a moment of relaxation with a drink! See you on board!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The guided tour is provided in English, but if you choose another available language, (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Norwegian and more) our guide will provide you with unique booklets of tour instructions along with all the details. You can be sure that no essential information will be missed. See you on board!
The time given in your reservation is approximate. Our driver will contact you one day before the tour around 8PM to confirm the exact pick up time which you can expect at 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM.
NOTE: Your pick up point may change due to pedestrian-only zones and limited parking space in the city center. Our driver will contact you to arrange the convenient spot. Thank you for your understanding.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: From 16–26 March,26'- Chochołów Thermal Baths are closed (technical break). During this time instead of Chochołow, we will visit "Gorący Potok" Thermal Baths. All other parts of the tour remain exactly the same.
Mandatory bring with you: Towel, Swimsuit and Flip flops
Comfortable shoes and clothes recommended.
The temperature can be lower in the mountains than in Krakow.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Krakow
The driver will pick you up from the place in Krakow that you chose when making your reservation. Wait for him in front of the hotel / apartment main entrance at the agreed time (or better a few minutes earlier).
Krakow
Transportation Krakow -> Zakopane
What‘s Included
Gubalowka Funicular Up and Down Ticket
Hotel pickup & drop off
Guidebooks: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Dutch, and more..
Visiting the oldest traditional mountain hut. Highlander cheese ®gional alcohol tasting.
Spare time on Krupówki (historical center of Zakopane)
3 hour ticket for Chocholow Hot Baths Pools
Transfers (Krakow-Zakopane-Krakow)
English - speaking driver
Dinner
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Zakopane Tour with Hot Bath Pools and Hotel Pickup
Pickup included
Reviews
11,090 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip in Krakow.
Travel56005258462,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was well organised. It spent around 11 hours including travel. It was just great and nothing to complain. I spent great time in visiting the village, cable, cheese and baths. Niko is the best guide I’ve ever met. He sent me whatapps one night before to confirm the pick up point. He is expert of Krakow and shared with us many of his tips and restaurants pick. Everything is very smooth under his guidance. The trip and Niko is highly recommended.
Stunning views, a must see.
elliebV3857ZO,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip to Zakopane with our tour guide Haroune. The whole day was very well organised, which made the experience easy and enjoyable from start to finish. Haroune was friendly and helpful throughout the trip, and everything ran smoothly. The sights in Zakopane were absolutely stunning and it was a really memorable place to visit. The thermal baths were a great experience as well, although they were quite busy at the weekend. Overall, it was a very enjoyable trip and we would definitely recommend it.
Great cultural day out: fun, informative and relaxing
Blueskip,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friend and I just had an excellent time on this day trip, great fun, experiencing a taste of the Podhale culture, all with a stunning view of the Tatry mountains bathed in warm, glorious sunshine! Lucio was a brilliant tour guide, informative, amusing, enabling us to have a decent amount of time at each stop-off point. He was ably supported by Kamil, our driver, who gave us a smooth journey and also came with amusing anecdotes to share. Both spoke very good English. We thoroughly enjoyed the local cheese grilled over hot coals and washed.down with cherry and lemon vodka 😋. Both cheese and vodka was delicious! I was able to buy some vacuum-packed cheese there to bring home. A brief visit to the historic wooden village of Chocołów was followed by the funicular ride offering a birds' eye view over Zakopane and the stunning mountains above Z, then free time in Z., which we spent having a gulasz (goulash) lunch and a stroll up the main street towards the mountains. Our final stop was the Ochochołowski Termy spa, where we had 3 hrs to explore and enjoy the relaxing spa waters in the many pools. I must admit, I got a bit lost at times, searching for all the different pools,.and the towel that I walked around with was sodden by the time I wanted to get out. Taking or hiring a 2nd towel would be good practice, 'cos you do need one for taking into the saunas etc. I had worried there was too much activity after a very demanding week, but it was perfect, fun and relaxing. I definitely recommend! Thanks again, Lucio and Kamil 😄😄
Super nice day trip to Zakopane
Destination112811,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience/trip to Zakopane was very good. From the pick up to the drop off all went smoothly. Mirek was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable giving us a lot of the information about all the sights.
Best Tour to Zakopane
96rachh,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best guided tour! Amazing experience from start to finish. Niko was so friendly , informative and really went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time throughout the whole day. Full of recommendations ,I strongly suggest you book with this company as it’s one of the best tours I have been on, really good value for money!
Zakopane
K6750YElucym,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely day/trip. Everything went smoothly and no delays etc. Niko was a brilliant guide.
The best guide Nico
Heather S,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great relaxing experience. Picked up by bus, 1st stop is toilet break, 2nd stop cheese and vodka, 3rd stop a walk around a little village and saw the oldest house, 4th stop funicular and walk around zakopane, 5th stop the baths. We enjoyed everything
Nico the best Guide
223HeatherS,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience. Bus picked us up on time, Nico was there and made us feel very at ease. He was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips, he explained our day exactly. Great cheese and Vodka 1st, then the funicular and then the baths which were amazing. I can't fault this trip
Great excursion, a must do. Kaja was a brilliant tour leader, she was fun, informative and kept everyone on track.
Kirkpatd,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended, well run and fun tour.
Best day out in Krakow
Resort21190,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our day with you Kacper & Matteus our driver, it was a long one, but the highlight was the the Hot Spa experience. You personally & funny moments made the day go with a zip. Thanks for being YOU and hope that the decision makers of this company realise how good you are, and offer you a long term contract. This is from someone who has been to Krakow 4 times. . . Your company needs to find a way to "HOOK" us into using your company Only when we return. Best wishes John, Kareene & family xx
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