Zalipie Painted Village

Discover the charm of Zalipie, famous worldwide as Poland’s "Painted Village." Nestled in the Lesser Poland countryside, this hidden gem is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of decorating wooden cottages, barns, wells, and fences with vibrant, hand-painted floral motifs. Travel in total comfort and flexibility with an exclusive private vehicle and dedicated driver directly from your hotel in Krakow.

Tour Highlights

• Exclusive Private Door-to-Door Transport: A comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle reserved solely for your group, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow.
• Flexible Schedule: Travel at your own pace without waiting for other travelers.
• Fairytale Floral Village: Walk through picturesque country lanes and admire houses intricately painted with colorful traditional floral patterns.
• Felicja Curyłowa Farmstead (Folk Museum): Visit the historic preserved home of Zalipie’s most celebrated folk artist.
• House of Women Painters (Dom Malarek): Discover the local cultural center, meet local artists, and learn about the history and technique of Zalipie folk painting.
• St. Joseph's Church: Visit the unique village church featuring hand-painted floral motifs on its walls, altars, and furnishings.

Itinerary & Tour Plan (Duration: approx. 5–6 hours)

• Private Hotel Pickup

Your private driver collects you directly from your hotel or apartment in Krakow at your preferred morning departure time.

• Scenic Countryside Drive

Relax on a peaceful ~1.5-hour drive through the scenic rural landscape of Lesser Poland.

• Zalipie Village Exploration

Stroll through the village lanes to view iconic painted cottages, decorated wells, wooden fences, and blooming gardens.

• Museum & Dom Malarek Visits

Explore the Felicja Curyłowa Farmstead and the House of Women Painters with pre-arranged entry tickets.

• Free Time & Crafts Shopping

Enjoy free time to pick up authentic hand-painted souvenirs, browse local crafts, or grab a coffee.

• Return Transfer to Krakow

Meet your driver for a smooth, direct private transfer back to your accommodation in Krakow.

What’s Included & Excluded

Included

• Private vehicle transport (car, minivan, or van depending on group size)
• Professional English-speaking driver
• Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow
• Entrance tickets to Felicja Curyłowa Museum and Dom Malarek
• All road tolls, parking fees, and local taxes

Excluded

• Food and drinks / lunch
• Souvenirs and personal expenses
• Gratuities / Tips for the driver (optional)

Important Information for Visitors

• Walking & Footwear: The tour involves walking along flat village roads and unpaved country paths. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Living Village: Please remember that Zalipie is an active, functioning village and many painted cottages are private residential homes. Visitors are kindly requested to respect residents' privacy when taking photos from the street.
• Seasonality: While Zalipie can be visited year-round, spring and summer offer the added charm of vibrant flower gardens surrounding the colorful houses.
• Souvenirs: The House of Women Painters (Dom Malarek) offers unique, hand-painted wooden souvenirs, Christmas decorations, and folk art created by local village artists.