5 Cheese Tastings from Krakow for a First Visit

1.Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

This 11 to 12 hour trip from Krakow combines a mountain village stop, highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting, a return funicular ride up Gubałówka, free time on Krupówki Street, and three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Pickup and transfers are included. English-speaking guides such as Bart, Mirek, Simon, and Niko have led trips.

“This experience was one of the best experiences we have done, it was your boyfriend’s birthday, and we absolutely loved it, Bart our host was amazing, he made it so fun, so knowledgeable so helpful so kind, I will definitely recommend this to my friends/family. Bart went above and beyond for my boyfriend as it was his birthday it was so nice of him, he literally made this experience and needs a pay rise, I definitely don’t think it would of been as good but cause we had an amazing host it was great and also a great safe caring driver which I can’t remember his name, I also had…”

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2.Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,832 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with a local guide, then ride the cable car to Gubałówka for Tatra views. The day includes smoked highlander cheese and local vodka tastings, free time in town, and a skip-the-line visit to Terma Bania. Guides such as Margaret and Olivier have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“The day trip was great but felt 3 hrs was a bit long in the spa”

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3.Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,489 reviews · 9 hours · from $22Best value

Ride from Krakow in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide, stopping in wooden Chochołów for a walk and smoked oscypek tasting before seeing Zakopane’s ski jump and Jaszczurówka Chapel. A ticket takes you up Gubałówka for Tatra views, then you have free time in town. Guides vary by departure; recent trips have been led by David, Marcin, Lucas, and others.

“Marcin was a great guide, full of knowledge and helpful. He was really friendly and chatty. The stop for cheese and vodka was great with then plenty of time in Zakopane to do our own thing. Thank you Marcin!”

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4.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Krakow to the wooden village of Chochołów and Zakopane, sample smoked oscypek, ride the funicular up Gubałówka, and finish at a thermal pool complex. Hotel pickup, return transport, funicular and pool entry are included. You get free time in Zakopane, with English-speaking guides such as Mike, Daniel, and Tomek leading recent trips.

“Brilliant day out! Our tour guide Dawid was excellent. We rented towels at the baths, which was great! Views up the mountain were great. Didn’t get any pics of baths as left phone in locker but were fab! I had been to Krakow before and never considered doing this tour but if I came back I would do it again! Would highly recommend!”

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5.Zakopane: Funicular, Cheese and Highland Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

From Krakow, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Zakopane and the Tatra foothills, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, a funicular ticket and time to explore. Stops include Chochołów’s wooden houses, Jaszczurówka chapel and Krupówki Street. Oscypek cheese tasting is included; meals and Wielka Krokiew admission are not.

“Awesome views of the Mountains and the Wooden Houses and old Churches. The goat cheese was delicious.”

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