Krakow-Zakopane: Cable Car, Hot Springs, Cheese & Vodka Tasting
Overview
Discover Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains on a flexible day trip from Krakow. Travel comfortably with a local guide who will introduce you to the history, traditions, and culture of southern Poland throughout the journey.
Visit a traditional shepherd’s hut (bacówka), where you will taste authentic smoked oscypek cheese paired with regional Polish vodka while learning about local customs and centuries-old traditions of the Podhale region.
Upon arrival in Zakopane, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Stroll along the lively Krupówki Street, browse local shops, sample regional cuisine, admire the mountain scenery, or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
For even more spectacular views, you can choose to take the Gubałówka Cable Car, which offers breathtaking panoramas of the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane from above.
You may also decide to spend part of your day at the Chocholow Thermal Baths.
What's Included
- Transportation from Meeting Point (Krakow-Zakopane-Krakow)
- Scenic drive through Chochołów village
- 3 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths – geothermal pools, slides (if relevant option selected)
- Gubałówka funicular (if relevant option selected)
- Cheese & local vodka tasting in traditional highlander "bacówka"
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (or central meeting point, flexible options)
- English & Spanish live guide + multilingual guidebook (20+ languages)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
Meeting and Pickup
For the option “Zakopane Tour: Meeting Point”.
Bosacka 18
31-505 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bosacka 18
31-505 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Krakow
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Witow
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gubalowka
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Krupowki Street
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chocholowskie Termy
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Tatras Mountains (Tatry) (pass by)
Zakopane
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Krakow
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour start time may change depending on traffic conditions and weather (between 7:30 and 9:00). You will be informed of any changes the day before the tour.
- Travel time between Krakow and Zakopane typically ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours each way, but can extend significantly during weekends, holidays, and high season due to traffic. Please plan for a full 11-hour day.
- Zakopane is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Poland. During peak seasons, especially on weekends, holidays, and school breaks, large crowds are to be expected in the city center and at major attractions.
- Waiting times for cable cars and popular attractions (such as Gubałówka) may be long, particularly during high season. The tour operator has no control over queues or waiting times.
- Participants are advised to wear comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.
- Mountain views and panoramic scenery are dependent on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
- If you plan to visit the Thermal Baths, bring a swimsuit, towel, and flip flops. Locker hire is available on site.
- Bring cash (Polish złoty) for any optional extras you wish to purchase on site. Some vendors may accept cards, but cash is recommended.
- This tour operates year-round in all weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather affecting safety, the itinerary may be adjusted. Waterproof clothing is recommended in autumn and winter.
- Please note: due to seasonal demand, the specific thermal baths facility may occasionally be substituted for a comparable nearby location of similar standard. Any changes will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
- IMPORTANT: Between 19 and 30 October 2026, due to maintenance work at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths, we will visit Terma Bukovina instead. The rest of the tour remains unchanged.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Transportation from Meeting Point (Krakow-Zakopane-Krakow).
- Scenic drive through Chochołów village.
- 3 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths – geothermal pools, slides (if relevant option selected).
- Gubałówka funicular (if relevant option selected).
- Cheese & local vodka tasting in traditional highlander "bacówka".
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (or central meeting point, flexible options).
- English & Spanish live guide + multilingual guidebook (20+ languages).
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities for the guide and driver.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Krakow-Zakopane: Cable Car, Hot Springs, Cheese & Vodka Tasting is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Krakow-Zakopane: Cable Car, Hot Springs, Cheese & Vodka Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation from Meeting Point (Krakow-Zakopane-Krakow)
- Scenic drive through Chochołów village
- 3 hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths – geothermal pools, slides (if relevant option selected)
- Gubałówka funicular (if relevant option selected)
- Cheese & local vodka tasting in traditional highlander "bacówka"
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (or central meeting point, flexible options)
- English & Spanish live guide + multilingual guidebook (20+ languages)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour start time may change depending on traffic conditions and weather (between 7:30 and 9:00). You will be informed of any changes the day before the tour.
- Travel time between Krakow and Zakopane typically ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours each way, but can extend significantly during weekends, holidays, and high season due to traffic. Please plan for a full 11-hour day.
- Zakopane is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Poland. During peak seasons, especially on weekends, holidays, and school breaks, large crowds are to be expected in the city center and at major attractions.
- Waiting times for cable cars and popular attractions (such as Gubałówka) may be long, particularly during high season. The tour operator has no control over queues or waiting times.
- Participants are advised to wear comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.
- Mountain views and panoramic scenery are dependent on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
- If you plan to visit the Thermal Baths, bring a swimsuit, towel, and flip flops. Locker hire is available on site.
- Bring cash (Polish złoty) for any optional extras you wish to purchase on site. Some vendors may accept cards, but cash is recommended.
- This tour operates year-round in all weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather affecting safety, the itinerary may be adjusted. Waterproof clothing is recommended in autumn and winter.
- Please note: due to seasonal demand, the specific thermal baths facility may occasionally be substituted for a comparable nearby location of similar standard. Any changes will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
- IMPORTANT: Between 19 and 30 October 2026, due to maintenance work at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths, we will visit Terma Bukovina instead. The rest of the tour remains unchanged.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
