From Krakow: Full-Day Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Tour Tour in English

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ID: GYG81987-116127
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Country: Poland

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Savor the atmosphere of Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains, and taste a highlander smoked cheese called oscypek. Ride a funicular to Mt. Gubalowka for breathtaking views. Visit a museum dedicated to the Tatra Mountain style.
Visit the popular winter resort of Zakopane on a full-day private sightseeing tour from Krakow and discover Poland’s most popular resort for skiing, rock climbing, rafting, trekking, cycling and paragliding. Begin your exploration of the area by visiting the highlander’s cottage and tasting the traditional highlander cheese known as oscypek. Then, continue your tour in the Koliba Villa, the Museum of Zakopane Style.

After the visit to the museum, you will take the funicular railway to Mount Gubałówka for eye-popping views over the granite and limestone peaks. Return to the oldest part of Zakopane and wander the characterful main street of Krupówki to immerse yourself in Zakopane culture. Listen to the Podhale dialect - a language only spoken by the highlanders of the Tatra Mountains - admire beautiful handmade outfits, hear traditional music and peek into the workshops to see how the local art is made.


Before World War I, Zakopane was widely regarded as the art and culture capital of Poland, a status it earned thanks to the many artists, writers and musicians who settled there. Among them was the painter Stanislaw Witkiewicz, who established a unique mountain cottage style of architecture known as “Zakopane Style.” You can learn more at the Tatra Museum. Having returned to the oldest part of Zakopane, you will have a chance to visit the enormous regional market and have lunch in a regional restaurant serving local specialities while enjoying your free time.

Highlights

  • Explore the unique culture of Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains
  • Discover Poland's most popular winter resort
  • Ride the funicular to Mount Gubałówka for breathtaking panoramas of the limestone and granite peaks
  • Walk down the main street of Krupówki to get a sense of the Zakopane style
  • Taste the complimentary salty smoked sheep's milk cheese of oscypek
  • Go to the Tatra Museum and learn about the lifestyle of the Tatra Mountain highlanders
  • Listen to the unique Podhale dialect of the highlanders and see their beautiful handmade outfits

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable and weather appropriate clothing
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
At the coach stop next to Krakow Main Post Office at Wielopole 2, 33-332 Kraków, Poland.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.