The 5 Best Cheese Tours in Poland

1.Zakopane: Funicular, Cheese and Highland Highlights

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

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Chochołów’s wooden homes, Jaszczurówka chapel, Wielka Krokiew, Krupówki Street, and the Tatras. Your Gubałówka funicular ticket and Oscypek cheese tasting are included.

“Nous avons passé une excellente journée, excursion intéressante, vieux village, église typique, funiculaire et superbe vue. Notre chauffeur, Thomas, était exceptionnel, beaucoup de gentillesse et de professionnalisme. Il nous a montré tous ses talents lors de la dégustation de fromages !!!”

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2.Zakopane, Morskie Oko, and Cheese Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $167

Travel from Krakow with a private English-speaking driver to Zakopane, taste oscypek cheese and nalewki, stroll Krupówki Street, then walk or pay for a carriage to Morskie Oko. Drivers such as Anastasiia and Oleksandra add personal care, though English service should be confirmed.

“Activity was great, our driver Anastasiia was awesome and patient.”

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3.Zakopane Tour with Funicular Ride and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $39Best value

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane by air-conditioned van, stopping in Chochołów, tasting smoked oscypek cheese, and riding the Gubałówka funicular. You get free time for Zakopane shopping and mountain views, plus visits to Wielka Krokiew and Jaszczurówka Chapel. Guides speak English or Polish.

“It was a very nice experience. Mido, our guide, was precious, making sure that we were comfortable at all times and giving us all the insider tips! He was very kind and gave us tips also for the rest of our trip. Would recommend him wholeheartedly!”

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4.Bydgoszcz: River Cruise with local Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Meet your Polish or English-speaking guide at the Fryc boat on Mill Island for a one-hour Brda River cruise. Sip regional wine, taste local cheese and snacks, and see the Old Town, Rother Mills, Nova Opera, sluice system, and Old Port granaries from the water.

“Cudowny rejs! Wspaniała atmosfera, dobre wino, pyszne sery! Cała podróż przez rzekę w upłynęła w bardzo komfortowych warunkach- mimo bardzo niskiej temperatury na zewnątrz w łodzi było cieplutko i przyjemnie. szklane kieliszki- nie żadne płatki :) W grupie bla też dzieci- dla nich również był przygotowany specjalny poczęstunek. Pani przewodnik opowiadała niezwykle ciekawie o Bydgoszczy. Niesztampowo. Zaciekawiła i dzieci i dorosłych. Daje 11/10 :)”

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5.Krakow Zakopane Cable Car Vodka Cheese and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Krakow to the Tatra foothills. You’ll see Chochołów’s wooden houses, ride the Gubałówka cable car, explore Krupówki Street, taste smoked cheese and local vodka, and soak at the thermal baths with an English-speaking guide.

“Margaret was a fantastic host from start to finish. She was fun, friendly & knowledgeable. Great day out. Would highly recommend.”

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