The 5 Best Tours in Zakopane

1.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,837 reviews · from $51Our pick

Spend 11 hours from Krakow exploring Chochołów’s wooden homes, tasting oscypek and local alcohol, riding the Gubałówka funicular, and relaxing at Chocholowskie thermal baths. Guides such as Joanna and Adam are known for clear timing and useful food tips. Expect a full day, a tight minibus, and weather-sensitive mountain views.

“Super enjoy the activity! I am so pleased with the driver and our guide!! They are brilliant. Would definitely recommend this activity to everyone”

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2.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 370 reviews · from $70

Travel from Krakow to Chocholowska Thermal Baths for three hours in mineral-rich pools, whirlpools, slides, geysers, and outdoor terraces. Your English-speaking driver, such as Michael, Mateusz, Michal, Wojtek, or Ali, handles the transfer and meeting details. Twilight brings mountain views and pool lights, though weekend crowds can be heavy.

“Mateusz was amazing! Best tour guide and host! Thermal baths are absolutely beautiful they do not disappoint”

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3.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · from $78

Travel from Krakow to Chocholow Thermal Baths for three hours in hot mineral water, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, slides, and a terrace cooling pool. English-speaking drivers such as Lukas, Michael, Matt, Mike, and Hubert have helped guests with the baths and journey. Hotel pickup is available, with drop-off near Krakow’s Old Town.

“Convenient location to pick up as well as great tour guide (Mike) !”

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4.Extreme Snowmobile Ride with Bonfire and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $27

From Zakopane, your English-speaking driver takes you to Witów and Chochołów for a guided snowmobile or quad ride, depending on snow. Expect mountain views, a bacówka visit, oscypek with cranberry, and a morning bonfire with sausages and regional food. Bring cash for the 400 PLN rental fee.

“The driver is excellent! We had a great experience and really recommend this experience.”

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5.Zakopane, Gubałówka & Thermal Baths – Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 11 hours · from $26Best value

Travel from Krakow into the Tatra Mountains with hotel pickup, a stop in wooden Chochołów, oscypek and highlander spirit tasting, free time in Zakopane, a funicular ride to Gubałówka, and 2.5 hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. English-speaking guides such as Dawid, Matthew, Tom, and Joanna lead the day.

“Dawid was the best guide! He made the whole day so smooth and we felt so safe with him as our guide and driver! He made sure that we could ask him anything and did his best to make sure we all were comfortable, couldn’t have asked for a better day and guide! The actual trip itself was beautiful with lots of free time to explore and of course spend time in the thermal springs. Overall 10/10 experience and can’t thank dawid enough”

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