ZALIPIE - painted village, unique small group tour from Krakow

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

A small ancient village in South-Eastern Poland, Zalipie, is definitely one of the country’s top tourist attractions. Not because it has five-stars hotels or massive glass buildings, but on the contrary, due to its small wooden cottages, which are painted in the most vibrant colors.

The secluded village of Zalipie is home to a charming tradition. Over a century ago the women of the village began to paint their houses: however, it was not the single, uniform color one might expect from a traditional and conservative society.

Important notice:

This tour will be held only if in the group will be at least 2 participants.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Adult pricing applies to all travellers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Zalipie

Zalipie- colourful village, is famous for the decoration of its houses, with cheerful paintings on the walls and stoves, and crepe-paper flowers, paper-cut designs and hay spiders. This tradition has existed in the Powiśle Dąbrowskie region since the end of the 19th century. Flowers were also painted on external walls of peasant cottages and farm buildings, on fences, wells and even kennels. In Zalipie, there are now around 20 painted houses. The best known example of this original folk artwork is the homestead of Felicia Curyłowa (currently a branch of the District Museum of Tarnów), a Zalipie painter whose painting was already known in the period between the wars. During our tour, you will get to see beautiful decorated private houses and gardens, chapels (more than in the description below), the Felicja Cyrołowa Museum, the House of painters, church, Zalipie village around.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Homestead of Felicja Curylowa in Zalipie

Museum = three old, original houses with beautiful painted interiors.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transport service (air-conditioned vehicle)

Guide-driver

Entrance ticket to the museum

Food and drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

English tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Zalipie 11/7/25
557samm,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was amazing. Maciej was a great tour leader and I would highly recommend going on one of his tours. He's very passionate about the tours and that everyone's is enjoying the tour. The village was beautiful and visiting people painted house was a great experience. It's clear that Maciej has a great rapport with all the people in the village to make the trips run as smoothly as possible.
Lovely tour to Poland's beautiful countryside!
TravelinMom138,,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide and driver were terrific, and took very good care of us. The town and the painted houses were beautiful. We visited a small museum first, then several private houses and gardens, and were able to meet some of the artisans themselves. There were also opportunities to buy some handpainted crafts directly from the artists. This was a great opportunity to get a bit off the beaten tourist path.
Painted Houses- Great Experience!
Dixie and Brian P,,Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Matthew, helped make this a wonderful experience. He was easy to talk to and answered all of our questions. We saw beautiful countryside and enjoyed the painted houses. It would have been very difficult to do this on our own. Matthew had relationships with some of the home owners. It felt like a very personalized experience. We highly recommend this tour.
Unique and beautiful cultural experience
suzannesJ6603GO,,Nov 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Want to experience something totally unique and feel the culture of tradition combined with lovely countryside? This is the tour for you. Our guide Mathew (Maciej Szymoniak) was exceptional. We had the pleasure of traveling on the Eagle Nest Castle tour earlier in the week and were thrilled to be with him again. We met people, saw the insides of their homes and experienced a very heartwarming and beautiful tradition. Everywhere we went we were warmly welcomed. It is clear Poland Active has invested in getting to know the people and their families. We were so glad we booked this tour. It is something even as well traveled individuals that we have never experienced before. Very special and beautiful.
Great Day Out
N4228UTrichardg,,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended. Driver very friendly and knowledgeable, willing to customise tour to groups needs. He had a good repour with the locals. We saw the outside of several homes and a few inside. Altogether a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Wonderful tour, one of a kind experience
E6795EYdebs,,Nov 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our day in Zalipie was the highlight of our long weekend in Krakow. My 26-year old daughter and I took dozens of photos of the many houses we were able to see. The interiors were extra special, as was the opportunity to meet one of the artists. Mathew was knowledgeable and a terrific guide; he knew exactly which houses to visit and where we could get up close. So glad we decided to take the tour, we would have not met the artist or seen so much on our own.
Great Village to visit with a great tour company
Susan T,,Aug 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great opportunity to see some of the Polish country-side in addition to visiting the beautiful village of Zalipie. My guides were great - very knowledgeable and interested in making sure that I got the most out of my trip. We stopped for lunch in great place for traditional Polish food.

From €102.90