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Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket and guided tour from Krakow
Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza 2, Kraków, Poland,
Krakow,
Poland
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Wieliczka Salt Mine was opened in the 13th century as one of the world's oldest salt mines. It reaches almost 327 meters below the ground and has over 287 kilometers. During this guided tour, you will walk through 20 chambers taking the incredible journey for over 2 hours. Admire magnificent constructions and enjoy the positive effect of the microclimate. While walking along 3 kilometers of corridors you will have an opportunity to see with your own eyes the heritage left by generations of miners. See the Chapel of St. Kinga, the only underground church in Europe. It is dedicated to Princess Kinga who is believed to have brought the salt treasure to Polish land. Later, you will be taken to see an underground lake which measures 9 meters in depth at its lowest point. This saline lake located 104 meters below the surface is surprisingly a wonderful spot for sailing.Another chamber in Wieliczka Salt Mine is the Stanislaw Staszic Chamber. It measures 6 m in height and it is the largest excavation on the route accessible to tourists. Did you know that the chamber is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the place to hold the first underground balloon flight? A fun fact is that the volume of soil excavated from the mine during its history is enough to build 3 pyramids similar in size to the Pyramid of Cheops.
What to remember
Important info
- Please mind that the tour begins with a descent down the Daniłowicz Shaft to Level I of the mine. It is situated 64 m underground, thus the visitors have to walk down 380 stairs. The next levels lead the tour participants even deeper, i.e. 135 m underground. There are 800 steps along the whole route. After a short respite, visitors go up to the surface in a mining elevator
- The tour does not include the lift that takes you down.
- The regular Salt Mine tour requires lots of walking and climbing stairs and it's not suitable for people with limited mobility
- Please remember that it is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer and wear comfortable shoes, as well.
- The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the mine cannot exceed dimensions: 35x20x20 cm
- Taking photographs requires a special permit, which may be purchased in the ticket office or during the visit itself. The permit price is PLN 10
- Please bring your own child seat or child sling when traveling with a baby/children.
- Students (age 13-26) must have a valid ID
- Infants (age 0-3): free admission
What's included
Entrance fees. Guided tour. Headsets (to hear the guide). Transportation
What's not included
Food and drinks
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Leave Krakow behind and spend a fascinating morning or afternoon touring the legendary Wieliczka Salt Mine. See the architectonical marvels such as the chapel of St. Kinga or Stanislaw Staszic Chamber. Follow your guide through salt lakes and underground corridors
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
All Poland Sp. z o.o.
Meeting Point
Please meet your guide at the Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the "Zabka" store. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.