6 h

With guide

Half Day

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Stop At: Wieliczka Salt Mine, Jana Mikolaja Danilowicza 10, Wieliczka 32-020 Poland

Visit one of the most valuable monuments in Poland on this half-day tour. This salt mine in Wieliczka is the only one of its kind in such good condition. Learn how it is also the only salt mine opened in the 11th century that has been in operation continuously.

Almost 300 kilometers of hallways extend across 9 levels, reaching a depth of 327 meters, presenting the evolution of mining. Explore the mine's underground city containing famous chambers and chapels, including the popular St. King's Chapel visited by over one million tourists from all over the world each year.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, ul. Lipowa 4, Krakow 30-702 Poland

Oskar Schindler’s Factory will show you the story of a man who devoted himself to save lives of Jewish people. What’s more, the museum represents Krakow from the World War II period and due to interactive exhibitions you can feel as you were walking the streets of old-time Krakow!

Interactive museum inside building of former Oskar Schindler's Factory

Atmosphere of Krakow during World War 2

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide in Salt Mine
Hotel pickup and drop-off if option with hotel pick up selected
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
Wi-Fi access
Insurance
Tour guide in Schindler's factory
Entry/Admission - Wieliczka Salt Mine
Entry/Admission - Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Food and drinks
Permission to take a photos in Salt mine
Gratuity for driver not included

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC.
At the entrance, visitors descend 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs. Narrow paths in the Salt Mine can seem claustrophobic and there is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back.
In the Salt Mine taking photos and filming is possible only after purchasing an additional pass, which costs 10zł PLN or €2,5 EURO in cash only.
There are no restrictions regarding the age of children in the Salt Mine, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby pushchairs are not allowed underground.
Exhibition halls in Schindler’s Factory are wheelchair accessible.
Your hand luggage should be in a reasonable size and your larger luggage should be left in the car.
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

Reviews

4.0

2

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Julia M

4 | 2018-03-16

The salt mines are well worth a visit, really fascinating and the tour guide is very informative. Did feel a bit like I was on a school trip at times!! Schindler museum is very sobering and informative, my only criticism of the tour is that there wasn’t really a tour, and there wasn’t long enough.

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