Taste some real Polish folklore on a full-day private tour to Zakopane with transport from Krakow! Explore the culture of Tatra's Highlanders, ride to the top of Mount Gubalowka, and savour some regional products.
Visit Zakopane, the winter capital of Poland located in the heart of picturesque Tatra Mountains and be impressed by its stunning nature, beautiful views and original folklore. In the 19th century Zakopane was a sleepy village inhabited by the Highlanders who, living for years in isolation, had created their own and unique culture. In a short time, artists and the social elite pronounced Zakopane their favourite place in Poland where they rested, created their works of art and had love affairs.
While you transfer for 2-hours, you'll stop at a typical highlander shepherd's shelter, learn about the process of making the famous highlander cheese called oscypek and taste it. Then, in picturesque Chocholow, you will visit a local wood-carving artist.
In Zakopane take a 3-hour sightseeing tour to admire the magnificent houses built in the Zakopane style. Enter the picturesque church on Peksowe Brzysko with its magical cemetery and ride a funicular to the top of Gubalowka Mountain to marvel at the breath-taking views of the Tatra Mountains. Follow your professional guide along the famous Krupowki - Zakopane's main street with restaurants and shops selling local delicacies.
Here you'll enjoy 2-hours of free time for a lunch break, ask your guided to recommend a restaurant serving local delicacies, before returning to Krakow after an eventful day!