The mine, built in the 13th century, produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world's oldest salt mines still in operation.
The mine's attractions include dozens of statues, three chapels and an entire cathedral that has been carved out of the rock salt by the miners.
The Wieliczka mine is often referred to as "the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland."
In 1978 it was placed on the original UNESCO list of the World Heritage Sites.Today, the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine combines many centuries of tradition and modernity, the history of several hundred years and an underground metropolis with extensive infrastructure.
We will pick you up and drop off directly from your hotel. We confirm exactly pick up time day before via email or by phone. Pick up time will be between 08:00-09:00am.
Our company is providing a share (group) tours to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Our English speaking driver will pick you up from your apartment, hotel, or wherever you wish in Krakow. The Mine is located around 15 kilometers from Krakow, so the drive will take about 30 minutes. Our driver will pick you up between 09:50-10:10am (pick up time to be confirmed).Please wait for the driver at the front-desk of your apartment, or at the hotel reception desk. The English guided tour in the mine takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. After your tour the driver will takes you back to Krakow. Whole your tour should takes around 4 hours.
Enjoy a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this half-day tour from Krakow. Begin with convenient hotel pick-up, then travel to Wieliczka with your guide. Explore the statues, chapels, and rock salt cathedral of this 13th-century mine, now considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This subterranean treasure is a true feat of art and engineering.
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