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Private tour · door-to-door Tickets included in the price

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 car — the whole vehicle for your group.

Private tour

Zakopane & the Tatras

🏠 Your hotel 📍 Zakopane
Price per car · 8–10 hours
370 PLN / person
2 travellers
Per car: 740 PLN · private driver-guide and transport included
↑ price drops with more people
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Free cancellation up to 24h · No card upfront · Airport (Balice) pickup +150 PLN

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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)
  • Polish-speaking private driver
  • Entry tickets to the main attraction
  • Private driver at your disposal during the visit
  • Driver waiting time during sightseeing
  • Mineral water in the car
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup

✕ 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; the driver shares stories about the region.

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 car — the more people, the less each pays

Entry tickets, transport and driver included. Pick the number of travellers and see per-person and total price.

Per-person price
370 PLN
Total for group: 740 PLN

✓ Entry tickets included · ✓ Private transport · ✓ English-speaking driver · ✓ Free cancellation up to 24h

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Full per-person price table ▾
Number of travellers Price / person Total
1 person650 PLN650 PLN
2 people · popular370 PLN740 PLN
3 people280 PLN840 PLN
4 people235 PLN940 PLN
5 people215 PLN1075 PLN
6 people200 PLN1200 PLN
7 people185 PLN1295 PLN
8 people175 PLN1400 PLN
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 car: from 650 PLN for 1–2 people, and from ~175 PLN/person for larger groups. A private driver-guide 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 150 PLN 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 car by email, no prepayment, free cancellation up to 24h.

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