Zakopane Tatra Mountains Private Full Day Guided Tour at The Gubałówka Funicular Railway - Ground Station

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The Zakopane Tatra Mountains Private Full Day Guided Tour is a private, full-day tour departing from Kraków and covering the Tatra Mountain region of southern Poland over approximately eight hours. Guests are collected by private Mercedes minibus between 8 and 10 am, with the drive to Zakopane taking around one and a half to two hours. A live guide accompanies the journey throughout, providing commentary on Polish history, customs, and landmarks passed along the route.

On arrival, the itinerary takes in Chochołów village, where a meeting with a local sculptor is included, along with Gubałówka Hill reached by funicular railway, the pedestrian promenade of Krupówki Street, and the Ski Jumping Hill. Entrance fees for the funicular and ski jump are covered, as is the sculptor meeting fee. The route can be adjusted to suit the group's interests, and the guide is on hand throughout to answer questions. Tickets include private return transport from your Kraków accommodation, the services of an experienced local guide and driver, and all listed entrance fees. Food and drinks are not included. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

What's included

Pick-up and drop off from your accommodation in Krakow
Private transportation by modern Mercedes minibus Live commentary on board
Assistance of experienced local tour leader and driver
Meeting fee with sculptor in Chochołów
Fee for funicular railway
Entrance fee to ski jump

Food and drinks

Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Your guide and driver will collect you directly from your accommodation in Krakow between 8 and 10 am, so have your group ready to go at the agreed pick-up time. The full day runs to around 8 hours in total, including a journey of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours each way, so wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking outdoors in mountain terrain.
During the tour
Food and drinks are not included, so bring snacks and water for the day or plan to purchase refreshments in Zakopane.
The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted on the day, so speak to your guide if you have particular preferences.
The funicular railway, the meeting with the sculptor in Chochołów, and entrance to the ski jump are all covered, so no additional payments are needed for those stops.
Photography is generally welcome throughout the day in outdoor and public areas, though follow your guide's lead inside any private or indoor spaces.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Frequently asked

What is the Zakopane Tatra Mountains Private Full Day Guided Tour?

This is a private full-day guided tour from Krakow to Zakopane, taking in the Tatra Mountains and key local highlights including Chocholow village, Gubalowka Hill, Krupowki Street, and the Ski Jumping Hill. You travel in a modern Mercedes minibus with a dedicated driver and guide who provide live commentary throughout. The itinerary can be adapted to suit your preferences.

How long is the Zakopane Tatra Mountains Private Full Day Guided Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 8 hours in total. Pick-up from your Krakow accommodation takes place between 8 and 10 am, and the journey to Zakopane takes around 1.5 to 2 hours each way.

Where does the tour start and how does pick-up work?

The tour starts with a pick-up directly from your accommodation in Krakow, so there is no need to make your own way to a meeting point. The ground station for the Gubalowka Funicular Railway, located at 4 Na Gubalowke in Zakopane, is the listed venue for the experience itself.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your Krakow accommodation, private transportation by modern Mercedes minibus, live on-board commentary, the assistance of an experienced local guide and driver, the meeting fee with the sculptor in Chocholow, the funicular railway fee, and the entrance fee to the ski jump.