10 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

Walk above Slovakia’s forests, explore Zakopane, and soak in Chochołów’s thermal pools on a full-day trip from Krakow.

“We had Maciej as our driver. He was excellent and could not have been better. He kept us informed about where we were and what we were passing, and ensured we had enough time to explore and see the locations on the trip. He was also at the agreed pick-up location at the agreed time. We were never rushed and felt the experience was extremely good. I would 100% recommend this tour. The locations were beautiful and each of them had their own unique areas to explore. The recommend restaurant was great. Remember to bring Euros and Zloty.”

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2.Slovakia Treetop Walk Bachledka and Zakopane

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

Review of the Krakow to Bachledka Treetop Walk and Zakopane tour, with mountain views, transport details, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“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.Morskie Oko in the Tatra Mountains and Slovakia Treetop Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $240

Review the Krakow tour to Morskie Oko, Slovakia’s Treetop Walk, and Ždiar, with practical advice on cost, walking, timing, and value.

“Very nice outdoor day! You need to be in good shape and well dressed with good shoes. It’s not a difficult journey, but it’s a very long walk.”

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4.Zakopane, Slovakia Treetop Walk & Thermal Baths

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

Review of the Krakow to Zakopane, Slovakia Treetop Walk, and Chocholowska Baths day trip, with pricing, stops, tips, and booking advice.

“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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5.Morskie Oko and Slovakia Treetop Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 11 hours · from $251

Review of Krakow’s Morskie Oko and Slovakia Treetop Walk, with mountain views, timing, value, hiking advice, and honest drawbacks.

“The driver Tomasz was friendly, relatable, informative, and took customer service very seriously.”

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

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

Review of a 12-hour Zakopane and Slovakia tour from Krakow, with a treetop walk, Gubalowka funicular, Ždiar, and practical tips.

“This trip was an amazing and stress free way to see Slovakia and Zakopane. Tomasz, our driver, was excellent. We were met with a mix of bad weather and traffic and he was a great driver in the conditions. He was knowledgeable, made the drop offs and pick ups seamless, and offered us restaurant recommendations. The driver provides your tickets in advance of each activity and drops you off right where you need to be. I loved seeing the mountains in Slovakia and also the downtown area of Zakopane. Would recommend!”

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

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

Review of Zakopane and Sky Walk Heart of Poronin from Krakow, with mountain views, funicular rides, practical tips, and honest value advice.

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

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

Review of a private Krakow day trip to Slovakia’s Bachledka treetop walk, Zakopane, and Gubałówka Hill, with practical tips and value advice.

“This tour was excellent. I left from the Old City, where you can't get an Uber pickup, but Thomas insisted on picking me up and dropping me off at my hotel. He is very friendly. His car is very comfortable and immaculate. I can tell that this tour is normally gorgeous, but it poured rain for most of the day. Thomas made adjustments so I had a good time. I definitely recommend this trip and this company!”

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9.Zakopane Old Town Exclusive Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $162Best value

Explore Zakopane’s wooden churches, Krupówki Street, mountain views, and local stories on a private walking tour with a licensed guide.

“Monika (Tour Guide) did a fantastic job in running the tour. We used public transport, which helped me gain confidence in using it on my own later on my vacation. It was a perfect mix of hearing the rich history of the area and walking/hiking on a walking path. The views are spectacular. Also visited a famous Polish artist(Wladyslaw Hasior) museum with unique artwork speaking to his view of religion, society and government. Visited a cemetary where local distinguished Zakopane citizens are buried, recognizing Polish celebration of 11/1 All Saints Day. Last had lunch at a local restaurant with delicious local cuisine. Would 100% recommend this tour!”

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10.Tree Top Walk in Slovakia & Zakopane Private Tour From Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $288

Walk above Slovak forests, ride from Krakow to Zakopane, taste local cheese, and weigh the scenery against a busy resort town.

“This was food for the soul. Taking your time along the walk to "connect" with nature was a highlight of a 3 week trip.The best way to come down from the tower is by the enclosed chute.”

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