City Tour Zakopane

– Secrets of Zakopane and Gubałówka

Join us for a unique City Tour Zakopane experience, where you'll discover the most iconic places connected to the history and culture of the capital of the Podhale region.This is the perfect option for travelers who want to explore the authentic side of Zakopane – without rushing and with a passionate guide by your side.

🪵 Villa Koliba – the beginning of the Zakopane styleOur tour begins with a visit to the legendary Villa Koliba – the first building designed in the Zakopane architectural style by Stanisław Witkiewicz. This wooden villa impresses with its intricate details, unique interior, and collection of folk furniture and decorations. It’s the ideal starting point for a journey into the history of highlander identity.

The next stop is Czerwony Dwór, a beautifully restored historic villa that now houses an art gallery and cultural center dedicated to promoting the heritage of the Podhale region.In its charming interiors, you’ll explore exhibitions focused on folk art, sculpture, textiles, and painting – both traditional and contemporary.

What awaits you at Czerwony Dwór?

👀 Permanent and temporary exhibitions – showcasing folk art, painting, sculpture, textiles, and photography that reflect the cultural richness of Podhale.🧵 Works of local artists – featuring pieces by both past masters and contemporary creators connected to the region.🪑 Unique villa interiors – a chance to admire authentic architectural details and the original furnishings of the wooden residence.📚 Cultural events – including author talks, exhibition openings, craft demonstrations, and lectures (held regularly).🎨 Zakopane style up close – your guide will tell you the story of the villa and the origins of the unique regional architectural style.

The third stop on our tour is the Tatra Museum named after Tytus Chałubiński – one of the oldest regional museums in Poland, established in 1889.This exceptional place perfectly combines the history, nature, and culture of the Podhale region.

🔍 What’s worth seeing at the Tatra Museum?

🧥 Ethnographic exhibition – traditional highlander life: folk costumes, household items, and working tools

🗻 Nature of the Tatras – rare specimens of plants, minerals, and animals typical for the mountain landscape

🎨 Artistic Zakopane – memorabilia from famous artists associated with the town, including Witkiewicz and Tetmajer

🧗 Mountaineering and tourism – the history of exploring the Tatras, old maps, guidebooks, and climbing equipment

🏛️ Highlander architecture and Zakopane style – models of traditional houses, carved details, and regional design

🖼️ Temporary exhibitions – rotating displays on the region’s culture and natural heritage

Gubałówka Hill – Iconic Panorama of Zakopane

To conclude the tour, participants take a scenic ride on the funicular railway up to Gubałówka Hill, which offers one of the most famous panoramic views in the region.The return ticket is valid until the end of the day, so you can return whenever you like or spend more time enjoying the local cafés, shops, or walking along the mountain trails.

Regional Tasting – A Taste of Podhale

After an eventful day of sightseeing, we invite you to relax and enjoy a regional tasting experience.What exactly will be served? That remains a surprise!However, we guarantee a delicious treat prepared with a local touch and heart, as is fitting for Podhale hospitality.

→ Entrance ticket to Demänovská Cave

Ticket prices:Adults: €14 Seniors and students: €13 Seniors and children aged 6–15: €7

→ Admission tickets to all attractions

→ Guide assistance throughout the entire route

→ Regional tasting

→ Round-trip ticket to Gubałówka Hill

→ A scenic route featuring history, architecture, and culture

Don’t hesitate – discover the Secrets of Zakopane with us.

Authentic history, beautiful architecture, and highlander hospitality await you!

🌋 1. Czy zwiedzanie Demianowskiej Jaskini Wolności jest trudne?

Nie. Trasa turystyczna jest dobrze przygotowana i oświetlona.

Przejście zajmuje około 70 minut i nie wymaga szczególnej kondycji.

Zalecamy wygodne obuwie i ciepłą odzież – temperatura w jaskini wynosi około 6°C.

🎟 2. Czy bilet wstępu do jaskini jest w cenie wycieczki?

Nie, bilet wstępu do Demianowskiej Jaskini Wolności z przewodnikiem nie jest wliczony w cenę wyjazdu.

Należy posiadać euro i przekazać pieniądze kierowcy lub pilotowi podczas wyjazdu w celu zakupu biletu.

🚌 3. Czy transport odbywa się z Zakopanego?

Tak – odbieramy uczestników z wyznaczonych przystanków w Zakopanem i okolicach.

Powrót następuje na to samo miejsce.

🍽️ 4. Czy w programie przewidziany jest obiad?

Tak, w Liptowskim Mikulaszu będzie czas wolny na zjedzenie

obiadu we własnym zakresie w lokalnych restauracjach.

🍷 5. Czy degustacja win jest obowiązkowa?

Nie – degustacja win lub nalewek jest dobrowolna, ale zawarta w cenie.

Można też skorzystać z czasu wolnego np. na spacer po rynku.

🌊 6. Co można robić nad Liptowską Marą?

W czasie krótkiego postoju nad jeziorem można zrobić zdjęcia, pospacerować,

odpocząć lub (w sezonie) skorzystać z krótkiego rejsu widokowego katamaranem (dodatkowo płatny).

🧒 7. Czy wycieczka jest odpowiednia dla dzieci i seniorów?

Tak. Program nie zawiera intensywnego chodzenia ani trudnych podejść

– to wycieczka relaksacyjna, odpowiednia dla każdego.

OFFICE OPEN:

monday - sunday → 8.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

ADDRESS → ul. Kościuszki 25, 
34-500 Zakopane

REZERVATIONS AND INFORMATIONS:

Hotline open daily → 7.00 a.m.- 10.00 p.m.

PHONE →  +48 665 665 676

E-MAIL →  biuro@ototatry.pl