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Private tour · door-to-door Transport with a driver

Private tour to Zakopane & the Tatras

Door-to-door from your hotel in Krakow. 8–10 hours, a flexible plan for your group: Krupówki, the Gubałówka funicular, Tatra panoramas. Price per person — the whole vehicle for your group.

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Zakopane & the Tatras

Travellers
€165
per person
€330
total
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Pay upfront by card (Stripe) · free cancellation up to 24 h — full refund · pickup at least 3 h from now

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Quick facts

As of 22 Oct 2026 · facts match the ShuttleHero offer

Duration
8–10 hours including travel
Distance
approx. 100 km from Kraków (one way)
Price
from €80 per person for 8 · €165 per person for 2 (total €330) · €290 for 1 person. In PLN approx. 350–720 zł pp at the NBP rate of 22 Oct 2026; fixed price for the whole tour.
Included
Private door-to-door transport both ways; the driver waits on site while you visit; no mandatory tickets.
Not included
Cable cars and other entry fees (optional, paid on site); meals; the driver is not a tour guide.
Start time
You choose the pickup time when booking (at least 3 h ahead); suggested start around 8:00.
Pickup
At your hotel or apartment in Kraków; drop-off at the same address. Pickup from Kraków-Balice airport +€40.
Group & vehicle
Private tour, your group only: 1–3 people by car, 4–8 by van, larger groups in several vans.
Payment
In advance, by card online (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay).
Cancellation
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 h before pickup; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
About the tour

Zakopane & the Tatras — what to know

Zakopane, Poland’s “winter capital”, sits ~100 km from Krakow at the foot of the Tatras — the highest mountains between the Alps and the Caucasus. Highlander culture, timber architecture, the Krupówki promenade and a gateway to the mountains all year round.

We shape the plan around your group: a stroll along Krupówki, the funicular up Gubałówka with Tatra views, the Wielka Krokiew ski jump, the Krzeptówki sanctuary, and for the keen a walk to Morskie Oko lake or the Kościeliska Valley. The driver advises and waits between stops.

A flexible tour for everyone — families, couples, mountain lovers. Comfortable shoes and layers (it can be cooler and changeable in the mountains). Privately you go at your own pace. Plan: ~8:00 pickup, ~2 h drive, a day in Zakopane and the Tatras, return. Total: 8–10 hours.

The Tatras · near Zakopane
What you get

Everything you need

✓ Included

  • Private transport door-to-door (comfortable car)
  • private driver
  • No mandatory tickets
  • Private driver at your disposal during the visit
  • Driver waiting time during sightseeing
  • Mineral water in the car
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before — full refund

✕ Not included

  • Meals & drinks (other than bottled water in the car)
  • Souvenirs & extra attractions
  • Tips for the private driver (appreciated)
  • Travel insurance (purchase separately)
Day plan

What a day with ShuttleHero looks like

~8:00

Hotel pickup

Your driver pulls up at your Krakow hotel. Water in the car. Off to the Tatras.

~2 h

Drive to the Tatras

A scenic ~100 km drive; you travel door-to-door in a comfortable private car.

Day in Zakopane

Krupówki & the Tatras

Flexible: promenade, Gubałówka, viewpoints, an optional mountain walk.

Free time

Highlander lunch

A regional lunch (oscypek cheese, kwaśnica soup) at a karczma — driver’s tips.

Return

Door-to-door to your hotel

The driver drops you straight back at your Krakow hotel.

Pricing

Price per person — the more people, the less each pays

Private transport with a driver is included. No mandatory entry tickets; any admissions/lifts are paid at your own cost. Pick the number of travellers and see per-person and total price.

Per-person price
Total for group:

✓ Door-to-door pickup · ✓ Private transport · ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 h before — full refund

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Full per-person price table ▾
Number of travellers Price / person Total
1 person€290€290
2 people · popular€165€330
3 people€125€375
4 people€105€420
5 people€95€475
6 people€90€540
7 people€80€560
8 people€80€640
FAQ · Zakopane & the Tatras tour

Frequently asked questions

Last updated: July 2026 · Prices & answers reviewed by ShuttleHero

Summer: peak season and long days (~17 h daylight) — book ahead, dates fill up fast.

How long is the Zakopane tour from Krakow?

The whole tour is 8–10 hours — ~2 h drive each way, and the rest in Zakopane and the Tatras. The plan is flexible and built around your group.

What can you see in Zakopane in one day?

Krupówki, the Gubałówka funicular with Tatra views, the Wielka Krokiew, the Krzeptówki sanctuary, and for the keen a walk to Morskie Oko or the Kościeliska Valley. Your choice.

How much is a private Zakopane tour?

The price is per person: from €290 for 1 person, and from ~€80/person for larger groups. A private driver and door-to-door transport included (entry tickets/funiculars paid separately).

Can we make it to Morskie Oko?

Yes, if that’s your priority — we’d start earlier. The walk to Morskie Oko is ~2 h each way on foot from the Palenica car park; the driver takes you as close as allowed and waits.

Is pickup from Krakow-Balice airport possible?

Yes — an airport pickup surcharge of €40 per booking applies (hotel pickup in the city is included).

Is it a good tour in winter?

Yes — Zakopane in winter is magical: snow, funiculars, sleigh rides and thermal baths. In winter it’s worth adding the thermal baths (Chochołów/Bukowina) — tell us when booking.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes and layers — the Tatras can be cooler and the weather changes fast. Warm in winter; light plus a windproof in summer.

How do I book?

Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp / call — give the date, group size and your Krakow hotel. Fixed price per person by email, card payment online in advance, free cancellation up to 24 h before — full refund.

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