Join a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and journey 135 meters underground to see salt-carved chambers with an expert guide.
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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.
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Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.
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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.
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Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.
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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!
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Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
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Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
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Entry tickets
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Photo permission (10 PLN fee paid on the spot)
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Private transfers
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, Ireland and over 21 countries have loved this experience
Irena
Sep, 2024
Our guide was very informative and amusing. Paid attention to the needs of the group and allowed time to observe and appreciate the mine experience.
Mary
Aug, 2024
Visiting the saltmine was really a unique experience and well worth a visit. The lady who guided us was very attentive and informative and she skillfully managed a small group of Polish speaking visitors along with the larger group of English speaking. Unfortunately the hotel transfer was not good. The point we were asked to go for pick up did not have any signage at all so very confusing. The driver turned up on time but she did not speak any English. When we arrived at the salt mine we were told to go and come back to a meeting point in 20 minutes. It was very unclear where we were to meet after the tour, so we walked back to the car park and found the driver there.Stephanie
Jul, 2024
I had to split up our group after booking and the Customer Service reps I spoke to were really helpful and my request was met. Our van driver was terrific- he returned to pick up some of our group who went to the wrong pickup location. Our guide was lovely and knowledgeable. The mine was remarkable! Don't miss this when you visit Krakow!Karl
May, 2024
From being picked up promptly and the journey to the saltmines,having the ticket and instructions of what to so ,everyone enjoyed it
Karina
May, 2024
The tour overall was interesting Our guide Marko had been humoresque , and knowledgeable The experience itself was a bit too crowdy, not everything was heard Only disadvantage that after visiting mines ,we hadn't free time to look for some souvenirs as our driver was waiting to get us back
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.
What to bring
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Bring a light jacket, as the temperature in the mine stays between 14-16°C year-round.
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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
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This experience is only partly accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
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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.
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The tour may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia, as parts of it occur in enclosed underground spaces.
Additional information
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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.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine timings are subject to change. Your tour schedule may be updated to accommodate any adjustments.
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Visitors may undergo a personal and bag security check at the attraction..
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Hotel transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.
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While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.
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If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.
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On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.
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