Discover Zalipie’s vibrant painted cottages on a private tour from Krakow. Explore this unique village’s century-old tradition and colorful charm.
Discover Zalipie’s vibrant painted cottages on a private tour from Krakow. Explore this unique village’s century-old tradition and colorful charm.
- Zalipie - Zalipie, a vibrant village, is renowned for its beautifully adorned houses, featuring lively paintings on walls and stoves, along with crepe-paper flowers, intricate paper-cut designs, and hay spiders. This artistic tradition has been a part of the Powiśle Dąbrowskie region since the late 19th century. Flowers are also painted on the…
- Zalipie - Zalipie, a vibrant village, is renowned for its beautifully adorned houses, featuring lively paintings on walls and stoves, along with crepe-paper flowers, intricate paper-cut designs, and hay spiders. This artistic tradition has been a part of the Powiśle Dąbrowskie region since the late 19th century. Flowers are also painted on the exterior walls of peasant cottages and farm buildings, as well as on fences, wells, and even dog kennels. Currently, Zalipie boasts around 20 painted houses. The most famous example of this unique folk art is the homestead of Felicia Curyłowa (now a branch of the District Museum of Tarnów), a Zalipie artist whose work gained recognition between the wars.
During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to admire beautifully decorated private houses and gardens, chapels, the Felicja Cyrołowa Museum, the House of Painters, the church, and the surrounding Zalipie village.
- Dom Malarek - Zalipie, a colorful village, is celebrated for its house decorations, featuring cheerful paintings on walls and stoves, crepe-paper flowers, paper-cut designs, and hay spiders. This tradition has been part of the Powiśle Dąbrowskie region since the late 19th century. Flowers are also painted on the exterior walls of peasant cottages and farm buildings, as well as on fences, wells, and even dog kennels. Currently, Zalipie has around 20 painted houses. The most notable example of this original folk art is the homestead of Felicia Curyłowa (now a branch of the District Museum of Tarnów), a Zalipie painter whose work was recognized between the wars.
During the tour, visitors will see several decorated houses, a museum, and a small shop offering unique handmade souvenirs.
- Church of St. Jozef the Bridegroom - The church is also adorned with paintings inside.
- Ukwiecona Zagroda Danuty - A private house and garden
- Trendy z Przeszlosci - A private house and garden

- Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
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…
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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.