Guided Tours

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow

Name: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow
Start: 2024-12-21T10:00:00
End: 2024-12-21T14:00:00
Location: Krakow

Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with intricate salt carvings, accessible via Krakow hotel transfers.

Group of tourists exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour, with hotel transfers from Krakow

Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour with visitors exploring underground chambers near Krakow.

Join a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and journey 135 meters underground to see salt-carved chambers with an expert guide.

Highlights

If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.
Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.
Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.
Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!

Inclusions

Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
Entry tickets

Exclusions

Photo permission (10 PLN fee paid on the spot)
Private transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Maryann

3/5

Dec, 2024

It was fine. Met my expectations but did not exceed them. A lot of walking that I was not aware of and long wait time . . Glad I went

Ana

5/5

Dec, 2024

The mines are very worthwhile! The timetables were met, the bus was comfortable and the experience was well worth the money!

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Paul

5/5

Nov, 2024

The tour was well organised, and informative. The mines themselves are breathtaking. We did get a message saying wrap up warm however it was very warm down there. The layers weren't needed, just a pain having to carrying coats etc

Petra

5/5

Nov, 2024

driver was friendly took us to our destination and back where we wanted. the guide Patricia (I think) told it very nice sometimes with a nice joke in between. She told it very interestingly.

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Suzanne

5/5

Nov, 2024

This was an incredible tour, to see What was created down below And of salt was really Remarkable! I would highly recommend this tour!

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Your experience

Located about 16 kilometers to the south of Kracow, the entire experience takes about 5 hours in total. You will be picked up from your hotel and can enjoy a relaxing ride to the attraction.

Discover centuries of salt mining culture

At the salt mine, you will see all the excavated holes, ramps, galleries, chambers, and shafts in all their glory, along your special tourist route. The route is approximately 135 meters below ground level. You must descend down 800 stairs to reach the starting point of the tour. A guide will accompany you throughout the experience, giving you incredible insight into the salt mine. This route is approximately 2 kilometers and will take you about 3 hours to explore. At the end of the tour, you will take an elevator ride back to the top. You will then be transferred back to your hotel, completing an enlightening experience.

Get ready to go on Krakow's most popular guided tours to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO Heritage Site. From Krakow, enjoy hassle-free pickup in an AC vehicle and prepare for a journey through 22 underground chambers. You’ll discover intricate salt artworks, statues, and monuments that narrate the miners' rich history and craft. The underground lake, glowing with ghostly light, adds a magical touch to the experience.

A hassle-free end to your experience

Your journey will begin at the Danilowicz Shaft, where you descend underground into a world shaped by centuries of salt mining. Guided by an expert, you'll walk through tunnels dating back to the 13th century, learning about the evolution of mining techniques, the cultural significance of salt, and the legends that make the mine so popular.

One of the highlights is the St. Kinga's Chapel, an elaborate chapel adorned with chandeliers made from rock salt crystals and intricate salt carvings that glow under the lights. You’ll then explore chambers like the Stanisław Staszic Chamber, the Weimar Chamber, and the Chamber of Casimir the Great, each showcasing remarkable engineering feats and artistic expressions.

After you've explored this incredible underground world, an AC vehicle will whisk you back to Krakow, dropping you off at your hotel or the original meeting point.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring a light jacket, as the temperature in the mine stays between 14-16°C year-round.
Comfortable shoes are essential, as extensive walking is involved.

What's not allowed

Larger bags are not permitted inside the mine. Only handbags with a maximum size of 35cm x 20cm x 20cm are allowed.

Accessibility

This experience is only partly accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
The tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities, as you have to go down 800 steps, including 380 at the beginning of the tour.
The tour may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia, as parts of it occur in enclosed underground spaces.

Additional information

Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Krakow. If your hotel location is beyond this area or an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup spot. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine timings are subject to change. Your tour schedule may be updated to accommodate any adjustments.
Visitors may undergo a personal and bag security check at the attraction..

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.
If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.