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4 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Overview
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as being one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of the underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus pickup and round-trip transport from a central Krakow hotel.
- Half-day tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow
- Explore the underground wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a walking tour
- Admire highlights including an underground lake and the St. Kinga’s Chapel
- Learn more about Poland’s oldest working mine from a knowledgeable guide
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure times available
- Great-value tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport
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Your tour begins with pickup from your central Krakow hotel. Traveling by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicle, set out on the short journey to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
On arrival, your guide is waiting to whisk you on a walking tour of the magnificent mines. Venture underground, where the vast complex of caverns, tunnels, and chambers are all completely carved from salt—a dazzling sight. Along the way, visit the Kinga’s Chapel, where even the chandeliers are carved from salt crystals; pause to admire dramatic salt sculptures; and pose for photos by the underground lake.
After you explore the mines, head back to Krakow, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
On arrival, your guide is waiting to whisk you on a walking tour of the magnificent mines. Venture underground, where the vast complex of caverns, tunnels, and chambers are all completely carved from salt—a dazzling sight. Along the way, visit the Kinga’s Chapel, where even the chandeliers are carved from salt crystals; pause to admire dramatic salt sculptures; and pose for photos by the underground lake.
After you explore the mines, head back to Krakow, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerary
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of Poland’s top attractions that's on UNESCO's World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage. The half-day skip-the-line tour departs from Krakow.
Learn about the salt mine that is the best-preserved site of its type in the world. Opened in the 13th century, it has been in continuous operation since that time.
Explore some of the 300 kilometers of hallways extending over 9 levels and reaching depths of 327 meters. See the chambers and chapels in the mine's underground city, including the famous St. Kinga Chapel, visited each year by more than a million tourists from all over the world.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Traveler Tips
- "It is quite warm down there so there’s no need to put a load of layers on , bring a drink with you as there is a lot of steps ." See review
- "As it says in the literature - there's lots of walking and steps - so not for the unfit." See review
- "People should be aware a lot of walking but no inclines so easy walking and well worth it" See review
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