From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Live Guided Group Tour
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Discover the underground world, its secrets and legends by visiting Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of precious treasures in the cultural history of Poland. Until now it has been visited by over 40 million tourists from all over the world and in 1978 it was inscribed in the UNESCO list of world's heritage sites. Along the tourist route you will have a chance to visit around 20 gorgeous chambers, see saline lakes, tools and machines used for the process of mining and works of art: dozens of exquisite sculptures and bas-reliefs carved in salt - human hands' creations. Thanks to the guidance provided by licenced Salt Mine's guides you will learn about the history of the mine and lives of many generations of miners and their principle of hard work. There are 800 steps to walk down (350 of them will take you to reach the depth of 135 metres underground, the steps are wide and there are handrails) and at the end of the tour the lift brings you back up.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
4 hours
Available in German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
What's included
- Some options include a two-way private transfer
- Tickets and admission fees (depends on chosen option)
- Some options include Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point Departure
- Tour with a Professional In-Person Guide (depends on chosen option)
- Some options include a shared two-way transfer (depends on chosen option)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation not icluded in English Ticket w/o Transfers
Where you'll meet
Go to this meeting point directly at the Salt Mine if you have purchased the "English Ticket w/o Transfers" option.
The meeting point is the tourist bus stop under this address on Wielopole Street.
Please note that some options do not include transportation or pickup.
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.
If you are a party of four or more and your hotel does not appear in the pickup area, please fill in your address in the comments. We may be able to provide a hotel pickup or pickup from a nearby location.
We will send an email/text with detailed instructions about your meeting place and time the day before the activity. Please note that your preferred departure time may be adjusted by up to 1 hour.
Operated by
Legendary Krakow
Important information
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. The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors.. The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius.. There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface.. The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine.. Not recommended for travellers with a fear of small enclosed spaces.
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