From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel pickup

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

About 10 miles (16 km) out of the city, but still within the Krakow metropolitan area, lies the city of Wieliczka, home to the renowned Salt Mine, considered to be the epitome of technological progress made by humans.

During the 16th century, royal guests began visiting the mine lured by the developing culture and health benefits. Over the years, miners transformed the mine from a typical dark cave into a majestic location. By the 19th century, giant salt-crystal chandeliers lit the underground complex, they’re still today.

Striking salt-carved monuments line the chambers alongside displays of historic salt-mining technology, an underground lake, four chapels and numerous statues carved by miners.

A visit through the shafts and labyrinth as well as more recent sculptures made by contemporary artist all combined result in world-wide fame of this magical place.

What's Included

Comfortable air-conditioned minivan
An English speaking group guide in the Salt Mine
Door to door service
Tickets to enter the Salt Mine
All transportation fees
An English- speaking driver
Entry/Admission - Wieliczka Salt Mine
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Traveler pickup is offered.

If you select a Meeting Point option, please refer to the list of meeting points below.
If you choose an option with Hotel Pickup, please provide your address.
We offer pickup from a wide area in central Krakow. However, there are hotels outside our range.
The exact pickup time will be given one day before the tour.

View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Krakow

    Our trip to Salt Mine will start with picking up from a previously determined place in Krakow from a hotel or apartment or meeting point. The journey from Krakow to Wieliczka takes about 30 minutes. Information about your pickup time you will get one day before the trip.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Wieliczka Salt Mine

    After approximately 40-minute drive, you will reach the Salt Mine. Before the tour will start, you’ll get a short break. The tour in the Salt Mine will last about 2–3 hours. At the end of the tour you can buy souvenirs from the gift shop, which is also located underground. You will be taken up to the surface, or as they say in the mine – back to the world, by an elevator. Your driver will meet you at the parking lot.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Krakow

    After completing the tour, the driver will drop you to your hotel/apartment/meeting point in Krakow

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Limousine Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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