Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the captivating Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this guided tour from Krakow. Navigate through a maze of underground passages as you explore stunning chapels, intricate salt sculptures, and fascinating art installations. With a descent of 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters, experience the unique acoustic properties of the mine, where even Chopin’s music resonates beautifully. This tour offers insight into the history of salt extraction, while also highlighting the mine's health benefits.

- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with transportation from Krakow
- Descend 800 stairs to explore chambers filled with art and history
- Experience the mine's unique acoustics, including live music
- Learn about the health benefits of the salt mine during your visit

What's Included

Individual entrance ticket to the Salt Mine
Helpful driver at your disposal during the tour
Hotel pickup and drop off
Round-trip transportation from Krakow
Professional english language speaking guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

The driver will wait in front of the hotel entrance and will call you 10 minutes before arrival.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Krakow (Pass by)

    Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow to the Wieliczka Town where there is a salt mine. Pickup by van from a pre-determined place (hotel or other place that you choose) at a specified date and time. Transport takes about 30 minutes.

    Admission ticket free
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    Wieliczka Salt Mine

    As part of the visit, you will receive an individual entrance ticket to the salt mine and a professional yours language speaking guide. The guide is available in one of the selected languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian. Visiting the Salt Mine takes place in groups of up to 30 people. You will also receive a set of headphones during your tour. The mine has 9 levels, underground. During the tour you will learn about the history of salt mining in particular historical periods. With a guide, you will visit a maze of corridors and a complex of thematic chambers where there are numerous sculptures, chapels carved into the rock and an underground lake. Feel the unique microclimate of the mine, which is ideal for people suffering from asthma and allergies, and feel the benefits for your health. After completing the tour you will return with an elevator to the ground. After the sightseeing, you will return to the parking lot where your driver will be waiting for you.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Krakow (Pass by)

    After the tour, we go directly to the van we arrived in. Then we return to picturesque Krakow. If you chose the option with just the entrance ticket, the tour ends after leaving the mine.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Cracow Local Tours No.1

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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