Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine on an excursion from Krakow and discover a one-of-a-kind underground world that was created hundreds of years ago.

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Duration 5 - 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian
Pickup included: Hotel pickup: the driver will find you at the lobby. Apartment pickup: the driver will find you at the front of the building.

Highlights

Visit one of the most important monuments of Polish heritage
Follow the tourist route that’s 135 metres below ground
Marvel at the 20 chambers in this historic underground city
Discover the salt chapels in the underground chambers

Full description

Take a half-day trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine where a local guide will escort you through the historic underground chambers. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has an extensive underground network of tunnels and constructions made from salt. Enjoy a guided walk along the 3-kilometre-long tourist route 135 metres under the ground. Experience the health benefits of its special climate and its micro-element filled air. See the chapels made of salt constructed by the miners, as well as the spectacular salt chandeliers. Pickup from Krakow begins at 8:30 AM with arrival at the salt mine around 9:30 AM. The trip also includes free time during which you can independently explore the areas of the mine and Saltworks Castle.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Live speaking guided tour at the museum
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
English speaking driver/tour leader

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing

Not allowed

Oversize luggage
Luggage or large bags
Baby carriages

Know before you go

There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 of these are at the beginning, taking you down into the mine. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes
Please bring warm clothing
Smoking and the use of open fire in the mine is strictly forbidden
Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not permitted inside the museum - please leave them at your hotel
No animals are allowed in the mine
You can choose from the following languages: English, German, Italian, or French

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5 /5

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5/5
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3/5
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5/5

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Well worth doing. Can get quite warm underground so advise to wear layers that can be taken off. Book in advance to save queuing.

January 4, 2020

Excellent tour and guide, there was a lot of walking involved, maybe not so good for people who cannot walk far.

March 25, 2022

Una experiencia muy bonita un lugar precioso, el guía excelente muy gentil responde a todas las preguntas que se le hace ,la empresa nos recogió del hotel .lo recomendamos

April 19, 2022

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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Tour

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Tour

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