Wieliczka Salt Mine off the beaten paths guided tour along the miner's route
This Miner's Route Tour is a unique experience for those who are looking for off-the-beaten-track activities. It gives you an amazing possibility to avoid the crowded tourist route at Wieliczka Salt Mine and to explore this fascinating place as it really was in the past.
The adventure starts with getting the protective clothing and equipment (ex. a lamp, which sometimes will be the only source of light). Once everyone is looking as a real miner, the journey begins! Descent into the darkness by the oldest existing mine shaft, the Regis, and have the tasks assigned by the guide. Be prepared to dig the salt and to measure the contraction of methane. Each task has to be carried out carefully because the foreman is ready to evaluate your job.
The route leads through a dizzying network of tunnels that are held in place by thick, wooden beams.
This visit is an active expedition and requires increased physical effort!! You may have to crawl from one chamber to another. The Miner's Route allows direct access to one of the kind mining site with the medieval pits of the unique value. During the tour professional guide helps to discover the secrets of mining traditions and rituals.
The tour ends with an official ceremony which allow the participants to call themselves ‚miners'.
