8 Walking Tours in Zakopane to Build a Day Around

1.Slovakia Treetop Walk, Zakopane & Thermal Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 12 hours · from $318Our pick

Treetops in Slovakia, mountain town energy in Zakopane, and a real soak in Chochołów Thermal Spa on a full-day trip from Krakow.

“We had a wonderful day, and Maciej was a kind and gracious guide! We LOVED the treetop walk in Slovakia, and Zakopane was great. The Tatras are spectacular! I didn’t fully realize the thermal baths at Chochołów were just giant pools, and I thought we were going to get to see more of the historic wooden homes there (which I had read about). I wished we had more time at Zakopane too. But that gives us something to look forward to on our next trip to Poland. Chochołow wasn’t our cup of tea, so if I had it to do over, I’d skip that part. Still, the whole day was…”

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2.Slovakia Treetop Walk Bachledka and Zakopane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $289Top rated

Door-to-door day trip from Kraków to Slovakia’s Bachledka treetop walk and Zakopane, with cableways, slide descent, and scenic mountain views.

“The places we visited in this tour were very beautiful, top marks for that. But I paid a lot of money for an English guide and the driver Tareeq was talking for hours in a foreign language only speaking occasionally in English and that too sharing his strong opinions on what's wrong with the world. He hardly shared any useful information about Poland, Krakow or the places we visited except for promoting his other business interests. This really spoiled the day for me. I would recommend the itinerary but not the driver.”

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3.Zakopane, Slovakia Treetop Walk & Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $361

One-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane, Slovakia treetop walk, and Chocholowskie thermal baths, with hotel pickup and round-trip tickets.

“Rafael was such a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. He ensured that we would have a wonderful experience. He stopped at several places so that we could see things in Poland that we wouldn’t have seen on the larger tour. The treetop walk was wonderful and the spa was fabulous. I would highly recommend him as a guide.”

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4.Tatra Mountains, Sky walk & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $223

Private Zakopane day trip with Jaszczurówka chapel, Sky Walk Poronin views, oscypek and vodka tasting, plus Terma Bania hot springs.

“Adam was the best! Too many good things that they simply do not have enough characters for me to write. Just so the activity, it is a Slavic treasure.”

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5.Full-Day Zakopane and Slovakia Treetop Walk From Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Full-day Krakow trip to Zakopane and Slovakia’s Bachledka treetop walk, plus Gubalowka funicular and Ždiar village.

“My wife and I enjoyed our private full-day tour to the Treetop walk and Zakopane. Our driver/guide Oskar communicated clearly with us before and during the trip. He made the drive time seem shorter by explaining Polish culture associated with the mountains and explaining the sights along the way. He texted us the tickets for the gondola to the Treetop walk and the train to the viewpoint above Zakopane, and explained where to go. Oskar did not accompany us at the stops, but he provided good recommendations for what to do and how much time we might want to spend at each spot. This made it easier to enjoy the…”

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6.Full-Day Tour of Zakopane and Sky Walk Heart of Poronin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $299

Walk a treetop Sky Walk in the Tatra foothills, then spend hours in Zakopane with a funicular ride from Gubałówka, all from Kraków.

“This was a wonderful day out. The drive was smooth and Tarek was helpful and informative. We went to Slovakia and got some great photos, even though it rained, it was really misty and magical in the treetops, and a great way to see something different on a short trip to Poland. The opportunity to see rural Poland and cute Polish houses which were explained was valuable. Zakopane had great food and it was fun to feel the vibes of the town, and take the tram up to the top, all included. This trip is well worth it to really see Poland, in addition to the usual Auschwitz and Salt…”

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7.Full-Day Private Tour of Slovakia Treetop Walk and Zakopane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $229

Private day trip from Krakow to Slovakia’s treetop walk and Zakopane, with hotel pickup, funicular and cable car tickets, and Tatra views.

“Enjoyable day. Instructions from guide were clear and helpful. Pickup and drop off on time. I didn’t realise “private” meant I would be the only person on the tour. This was a pleasant surprise as I didn’t have to talk to anyone. Like most Polish guides, the driver was quiet which was nice as I got some sleep and didn’t have to think of what to say. Great day!”

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8.Zakopane, Mountains Treetop Walk & Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★2.6 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $139Best value

Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Sky Walk Poronin treetop path, natural thermal baths, and cheese and drink tasting, plus Krupówki stroll.

“tried to move trip from Saturday to Sunday, then changed our time from 9am to 1 30 - 2pm, and have yet to receive confirmation we are being collect. they have already ruined my Auschwitz trip, by moving half our group to an earlier time, therefore we were unable to go and leave our children behind. worst trip and experience ever, I would never use Get my guide again in Krakow, and epuld advise people to read the reviews, I didn't”

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