Turda salt mine (4h, from Cluj)

4.8
(70 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on a fascinating underground adventure with departures from Cluj at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Descend into a surreal world completely surrounded by salt, where you'll explore man-made galleries, marvel at three historic mining chambers, and delve into the stories of ancient techniques and local legends. For added fun, enjoy a boat ride on the underground lake or a Ferris-wheel experience within the mine.

The tour involves stairs, but two elevators are available to make the visit accessible for most guests. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

What's Included

entry tickets - if option selected
services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
hotel pick-up and drop off (only for private tours)
your personal expenses
tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine

Meeting and pickup

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

Please note: this tour is presented both as private and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (Monday to Friday, April - October) in which it is guaranteed to start if there are at least 3 participants enlisted. For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address at which we can meet you. For shared tours, pick up will be from KFC Unirii Square.

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Meeting point

Meeting in front of KFC

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salina Turda

    You will descend into the underground where you'll completely be surrounded by salt. Walk on a man-made gallery, visit three mining chambers, learn about mining techniques and local urban legends and, nevertheless, take a boat or a Ferris-wheel ride. The visit of the mine involves climbing and descending some stairs. Most of the stairs can be avoided by taking two different elevators.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12° C (50-53° F) all year long)
  • In full season, because of big queues for the elevators, the guide will impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Cancellation Policy

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

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