FREE CITY TOUR IN AUGUST
FREE CITY TOUR Zakopane is on! Ahead of us are more free walks and trips
The history of Zakopane is best enjoyed on foot. That's why for another year, the Zakopane Cultural Center, together with its partners, invites residents and tourists to take part in the FREE CITY TOUR Zakopane project – a series of free walks and themed trips that allow you to discover the city from a completely different perspective.
The project has enjoyed great interest for several years, both among locals and visitors to Zakopane. It's an offer for everyone who wants to learn not only about the most important landmarks but, above all, the stories of people, places, and events that shaped the capital of the Polish Tatras.
The history of Zakopane is best enjoyed on a walk. That’s why, for another year, the Zakopane Cultural Center, together with its partners, invites residents and tourists to take part in the FREE CITY TOUR Zakopane project – a series of free walks and themed tours that let you explore the city from a completely different perspective. The project has been popular for several years with both locals and visitors to Zakopane. It’s an opportunity for everyone who wants to learn not just about the most important landmarks, but above all, the stories of people, places, and events that shaped the capital of the Polish Tatras. Zakopane through the eyes of experts.
The FREE CITY TOUR is aimed at everyone – both people visiting Zakopane for the first time and residents who want to rediscover their city. Participation in all events is free, but prior registration is required.
Some of the selected walks are also prepared with the needs of people with special requirements in mind, making the project consistently expand the offer available to an increasingly wider audience.
More trips are coming up!
We invite you to join the upcoming events:
August 7, 2026
“Zakopane of Real Highlanders”
Time: 10:00 AM
Host: Baciar Kompany
Start: Zakopane Town Hall
A walk dedicated to the authentic culture of Podhale, old highlander families, shepherding, and the places that have shaped Zakopane’s identity for generations.
August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026
Guided walk with the Tatra Branch of PTTK
Time: 10:00 AM
Start: Tatra Train Station
A walk through the oldest parts of the city with stories about Zakopane’s history, its residents, and architecture.
August 12, 2026
"A Walk in Zakopane Following Bronisław Piłsudski's Footsteps"
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
👤 Guide: Maciej Krupa
A special journey tracing the steps of the outstanding ethnographer and cultural researcher who also had ties to Zakopane.
August 21, 2026
"Zakopane. Where Folklore Lives"
🕙 10:00 AM
👤 Guide: Baciar Kompany
📍 Start: Zakopane City Hall
August 28, 2026
"Barrier-Free Zakopane"
🕙 10:00 AM
👤 Guide: Baciar Kompany
📍 Start: Stacja Kultura Zakopane
A walk designed with accessibility in mind and for everyone to discover the city's history together.
Another chance to get to know the real Podhale, its culture, traditions, and people.
The history of Zakopane is best enjoyed on foot. That's why for another year, the Zakopane Cultural Center, together with its partners, invites residents and tourists to take part in the FREE CITY TOUR Zakopane project – a series of free walks and themed trips that allow you to discover the city from a completely different perspective.
The project has enjoyed great interest for several years, both among locals and visitors to Zakopane. It's an offer for everyone who wants to learn not only about the most important landmarks but, above all, the stories of people, places, and events that shaped the capital of the Polish Tatras.
The history of Zakopane is best enjoyed on a walk. That’s why, for another year, the Zakopane Cultural Center, together with its partners, invites residents and tourists to take part in the FREE CITY TOUR Zakopane project – a series of free walks and themed tours that let you explore the city from a completely different perspective. The project has been popular for several years with both locals and visitors to Zakopane. It’s an opportunity for everyone who wants to learn not just about the most important landmarks, but above all, the stories of people, places, and events that shaped the capital of the Polish Tatras. Zakopane through the eyes of experts.
The FREE CITY TOUR is aimed at everyone – both people visiting Zakopane for the first time and residents who want to rediscover their city. Participation in all events is free, but prior registration is required.
Some of the selected walks are also prepared with the needs of people with special requirements in mind, making the project consistently expand the offer available to an increasingly wider audience.
More trips are coming up!
We invite you to join the upcoming events:
August 7, 2026
“Zakopane of Real Highlanders”
Time: 10:00 AM
Host: Baciar Kompany
Start: Zakopane Town Hall
A walk dedicated to the authentic culture of Podhale, old highlander families, shepherding, and the places that have shaped Zakopane’s identity for generations.
August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026
Guided walk with the Tatra Branch of PTTK
Time: 10:00 AM
Start: Tatra Train Station
A walk through the oldest parts of the city with stories about Zakopane’s history, its residents, and architecture.
August 12, 2026
"A Walk in Zakopane Following Bronisław Piłsudski's Footsteps"
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
👤 Guide: Maciej Krupa
A special journey tracing the steps of the outstanding ethnographer and cultural researcher who also had ties to Zakopane.
August 21, 2026
"Zakopane. Where Folklore Lives"
🕙 10:00 AM
👤 Guide: Baciar Kompany
📍 Start: Zakopane City Hall
August 28, 2026
"Barrier-Free Zakopane"
🕙 10:00 AM
👤 Guide: Baciar Kompany
📍 Start: Stacja Kultura Zakopane
A walk designed with accessibility in mind and for everyone to discover the city's history together.
Another chance to get to know the real Podhale, its culture, traditions, and people.