Zakopane: Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Highlanders' Old Town

Discover Zakopane on a guided walking tour with a local guide. Learn about the town's history and culture, see the unique wooden villas, and explore the town's architecture and famous names.
Go beyond the typical tourist route and discover Zakopane’s hidden gems, Highlander culture, and historic center on a relaxed walking tour with a local guide.
Meet in the heart of Zakopane on Krupówki and explore a town shaped by the Tatras. Experience how these mountains inspired 19th-century artists, writers, and mountaineers, and discover the vibrant highlander community with its own language, music, dress, and traditions. Explore the unique wooden villas in the Zakopane Style, created by Stanisław Witkiewicz, and learn how steep roofs, carved details, and natural materials became a symbol of Polish identity. Walk streets where Stefan Żeromski, Karol Szymanowski, and Witkacy lived and created, and uncover the human stories behind their art.
Discover how Zakopane became the cradle of Polish winter sports, from early skiing and ski jumping to mountaineering, and see the roots of courage and resilience that still define athletes today. Experience Górale culture through music, embroidery, traditional dress, and the values of family and independence. Wander beyond Krupówki’s shops to find hidden layers: old inns, old cafés, and legendary gatherings.
Notice details only a local sees: the light on Giewont's wall, secret shortcuts, and how traditions blend with modern life. This 3–4 hour walk balances history, culture, and everyday life, giving you a deep understanding of Zakopane’s architecture, stories, and enduring Górale spirit, ending back on Krupówki.

This is not a scripted tour – every walk includes stories, local history, and spontaneous conversations with the guide.

Maximum group size: 30 persons.
Private guide value: 180 EUR per group.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.