Take a unique tour by a licensed guide for a walk along a 3-kilometer tourist route 135 meters under the ground. With round-trip transportation from Krakow, this is the perfect chance to explore one of the most beautiful salt mines in Poland.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Russian, Polish

Highlights

Follow a tourist route 135 meters below ground
See one of the most beatiful salt mines in Poland
Marvel at the 20 chambers in this historic underground city

Full description

Your tour begins in Krakow at the tour meeting point. From there your tour leader/English-speaking driver will pick you up and take you to Wieliczka. Prearranged tickets will be waiting for you at the salt mine, along with a local guide in your chosen language. The tour inside the Salt Mine lasts around 2.5 hours and starts with you walking down 400 steps. The tour will later end with a lift from the underground to the main ground level. Following your tour, you will be taken back to Krakow's meeting point. The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt excavation. The tourist route through the mine is located 135 meters underground, and is accessible by stairs only. It is an absolutely unique place to visit and is a must-see during your stay in Krakow. One of the major benefits of visiting the salt mine is the health benefit of its special climate and micro-element-filled air.

Includes

Entrance ticket to the salt mine
Local guide in your chosen language
Picture fees
Transportation both ways

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
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 must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Straszewskiego 14, 33-332 Kraków, Poland.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Student card

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Bring warm clothing, as the temperature underground ranges between 14 and 16 Celsius
There are 800 steps to climb, be sure to wear comfortable shoes
Smoking and the use of open fire in the mine is strictly forbidden
No animals are allowed in the mine
Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters are not permitted inside the museum, please leave them at your hotel
Student ID is required for student tickets

Krakow: Guided Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

Krakow: Guided Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

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