8 Walking Tours in Zakopane for a Polish Week

1.Slovakia Treetop Walk, Zakopane & Thermal Spa

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

This 12-hour English-language trip links three mountain highlights: the 1,234-meter Bachledka Treetop Walk in Slovakia, Zakopane’s Krupowki street and funicular, and Chochołów Thermal Spa. Hotel pickup, transport, admissions, and a tour leader are included. Guides such as Chris, Maciej, Gregory, and Mirek are praised for practical help and local insight.

“A really good tour, spoilt only by bad luck with the weather and poor visibility in the mountains. Our guide/driver was excellent and everything went very smoothly otherwise. Definitely recommend.”

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2.Slovakia Treetop Walk Bachledka and Zakopane

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

Travel from Kraków to Slovakia’s Bachledka Treetop Walk and Poland’s Zakopane on a 10-hour day trip with hotel pickup. Walk 600 metres among pine crowns, enjoy Tatra views, ride the cableway, and choose a 60-metre slide. The trip also includes Gubałówka, Krupowki Street, cottage cheese, and flavoured vodka tastings.

“Really nice trip and a really good guide. Beautiful scenery and amazing views. Perfect day and I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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

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

You’ll leave Krakow at 8:00 am with an English-speaking driver, hike about two hours to Morskie Oko, then cross into Slovakia for the Treetop Walk and cableway. The day also includes a stop in Ždiar. Hotel pickup, entry fees, and return transport are covered, but food, drinks, and a treetop guide are not.

“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

Spend about 12 hours beyond Krakow with hotel pickup, a Slovakian Treetop Walk, Zakopane, Gubalowka Mountain, and three hours at Chocholowska Baths. Your English-speaking driver handles transfers, tickets, and the border crossing. Rafael and Milo are named in past tour experiences, but no separate guide is included.

“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

Travel from Krakow with an English-speaking driver to Ždiar’s forest treetop walk, then hike to Morskie Oko, Poland’s famous Tatra lake. Expect about 11 hours, a 30 to 40-minute uphill walk to the treetop trail, and a five-mile hike each way to the lake. Drivers such as Oskar, Tomasz, and Maciek have earned strong praise, though no guide is included.

“Fantastic trip. Our driver Oskar was so knowledgeable and kind to us the entire time. He discussed different areas, historic landmarks and rivers as we drove through Poland to Slovakia. He also told us the best route, timings and advice on where to eat and buy drinks. Best day trip of my holiday and I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to spend an entire day out in Slovakia.”

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

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

Leave Krakow for a 12-hour mountain day with hotel pickup, a cableway ride to Slovakia’s Bachledka treetop walk, time in the folk village of Ždiar, and Zakopane’s Krupowki Street. You’ll also ride the Gubalowka funicular and receive a small taste of oscypek cheese. English service is available, with groups capped at 15.

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

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

Travel from Krakow to the 854-meter Sky Walk Heart of Poronin, a gentle treetop path with mountain views, glass terraces, and interactive exhibits. Then explore Zakopane, walk Krupówki Street, and ride the Gubałówka funicular. An English-speaking driver handles transport, but this is not a guided walking tour.

“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

Travel from Krakow with Thomas or Tomasz, an English-speaking driver and tour leader, to Slovakia’s Bachledka treetop walk, Zakopane, and Gubałówka Hill. You get private hotel pickup, a clean air-conditioned car, treetop and funicular tickets, and free time to explore. It is a long but flexible mountain day.

“Thanks Thomas for a great trip! He picked me up from my hotel and was a safe and comfortable driver. First we drove to Slovakia to the tree too walk where you have the option to walk up or do the funicular. Ticket for tree top walk is included, the funicular is not. I decided to walk up and it’s a good hike, about ~45 minutes if you’re in good shape and used to hiking. The path can be muddy and at places slippery, so be sure to bring good shoes (that you don’t mind getting dirty) if you decide to walk. The tree top walk isn’t very long, but…”

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