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The 15 Best Funicular Rides in the World

34 trips  ·  from $15 a seat

A funicular buys you a view for the price of a bus ticket and about eight minutes. These 15 climb out of harbours, old towns and lake shores, priced, with a note on where the top station actually leaves you.

Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip - The ride south from Krakow
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Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular - Starting near the Old Port on Rue Saint-Paul
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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

3.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Explore Old Quebec on a two-hour small-group walk with a local guide, historic sights, Petit Champlain, and a scenic funicular ride.

“It was a wonderful way to explore and learn about the city and its history. It made the remaining days more interesting as you could draw on your tour for insights into what you were seeing.”

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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - Chochołów’s wooden houses and Podhale character
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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

4.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53

Review of Krakow’s Zakopane day trip, with Gubałówka funicular, oscypek tasting, Krupówki and three hours at thermal baths.

“It was good but it felt like we barely did anything. We weren’t given much time to walk around the actual center town of zakopane. I think our guide cut us short an hour. But the experience was good.”

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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular - Taking the funicular toward Fourvière Hill
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

5.Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of Lyon’s small-group highlights tour, with Vieux Lyon, Fourvière, secret passageways, funicular rides, history, and practical tips.

“Excellent introduction to Lyon tour by Toni. He was on time, exceptionally professional, and offered amusing anecdotes that truly brought Lyon and its history to life.”

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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular - Vomero: a different Naples
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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

6.Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 828 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

See Naples from Vomero to Pignasecca on a guided walk with funicular rides, sea views, local stories, stairways, and Spanish Quarter life.

“The tour was amazing and Miri was so knowledgeable. I didn’t have Euro with me but I would like to send a small gratuity if possible.”

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Ljubljana: Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride - What the $17 ticket really buys you
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Ljubljana: Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride

Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular - Starting at 112 Rue Saint-Paul in Lower Town
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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

8.Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $37

Explore Old Quebec on a guided walk with Place Royale, Petit Champlain, key landmarks, river views, and a funicular ride for $37.

“We were extremely pleased with every aspect of the tour. Sam was delightful. He shared so much information and clearly knew his history. He was very proud of his city and shared many insights that only a local would know. Since the funicular had a very long lineup, we decided to walk up. Sam said that he would find an alternative if we couldn’t manage the trip. It was a little difficult for us but Sam took his time and we stopped a few times on the way. He was the perfect tour guide with a great sense of humour and very considerate of everyone in our group.”

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Prague: Karlovy Vary Day Trip with Watchtower and Funicular - The Prague departure and two-hour coach ride
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Prague: Karlovy Vary Day Trip with Watchtower and Funicular

ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting - Ending the day at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths
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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

12.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

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

Review of the Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Gubałówka funicular, oscypek tasting, Chochołów, and Chocholowskie thermal pools.

“This experience is a must try when you visit Krakow, this is my 2nd time doing this experience and it has been amazing. The thermal baths especially are not to be missed and the Zakopane views of the mountains are also very beautiful.”

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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular - Walking through the walls and historic center
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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

From Krakow: Zakopane Day Tour with Tasting & Funicular Ride - Morning Pickup From Krakow
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From Krakow: Zakopane Day Tour with Tasting & Funicular Ride

14.Zakopane Day Tour with Tasting & Funicular Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 227 reviews · 11 hours · from $96

Review of the Krakow to Zakopane day tour, with oscypek tasting, Chochołów, Krupówki Street, and Gubałówka funicular views.

“We opted for the cheese and alcohol tasting and funicular ride tour. From our pick-up by our guide Olaf, to our drop-off point, the day was of the highest quality. Whilst we were on a stop off we encounter a procession, which when we asked was Corpus Christi day. That was lovely as was our viewing the wooden houses. The next stop off was the tasting session. This was truly fantastic; the cheese was accompanied with cranberry sauce and was delicious. The quince vodka was to die for and extremely refreshing. Then onto the funicular ride, so much beautiful scenery, truly breathtaking. Free time in Zakopane was really good. Our…”

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