Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow

5 h

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About this activity

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is on UNESCO's 1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage due to its' importance in the history of mining. The mine is also notable for a long tradition of tourism. This famous breath-taking site has been visited over the centuries by Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Dimitri Mendeleev, Boleslaw Prus, Ignacy Paderewski, Pope John Paul II, and crowned heads of state, not to mention millions of people from all over the world. Included in the tour is a stunning "underground town" with lakes, passages, and the marvelous Saint Kinga Chapel.

The whole tour lasts about 4-5 hours. You will spend around 2 hours in the Salt Mine. If you would like to take photos, you must purchase permission at the entrance to Saint Kinga's Chapel. During this tour there is no lunch break. After your arrival back in Krakow, you will be dropped off at your pick up point.

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Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local guide
Professional guide
Pick up from selected locations in Krakow City Center
Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
Entry/Admission - Wieliczka Salt Mine

Not included

Food and drinks
Photography permission ticket
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Bringing luggage to the mine is not allowed with the exception of hand baggage. Hand baggage is considered to be luggage of maximum dimensions 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.
Temperature in the Mine is between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

Reviews

4.6

William F

5 | 2019-09-04

Big surprise to see cathedral and figures carved in to the the salt Our guide was very knowledgeable. Not many places in the world to experience life underground

lanol777

4 | 2019-08-21

The gathering was very organized and smooth. The tour was very informative and at a good pace. The departure was a bit disorganized and we lost at least 30 min waiting for Italian and French speaking groups to get back to the bus.

Samantha P

3 | 2019-06-17

Very interesting to see this. Thought it could have been shorter trip but interesting all the same. The guide was great. scary lift back to the top. Great guide

Tracy P

5 | 2019-05-13

A great day. The driver collected us spot on time and the whole day was so well organised. I would recommend this company and would definite use them again. The salt mines however were good to see but I thought the tour was quite long and not quite what I expected. A lot if the tour was just walking through tunnels in the dark.

Thomas R

4 | 2019-04-01

First thing, you need to be reasonably fit as you have to descend many, many flights of stairs. We had a guide for our visit who was very knowledgeable but everything seemed a little rushed, The mine itself is very interesting, the statues are a bit eerie but the history of the miners was also fascinating. I enjoyed the experience.

John Paul T

5 | 2019-03-27

Excellent would recommend it to anyone interested in the history of it. The driver of the mini bus Thomas was very helpful and polite and the guide was great. Everyone involved was excellent .

shanice h

4 | 2019-01-29

The bus pick up service was great , the drive to and from location was pleasent . The salt mines tour itself is beautiful to see but i felt it wasn't what i was expecting. If anything i was expecting a little more. The tour guide was lovely and had a sense of humpur but overall i felt like it was crazed up more then it actually is.

Brian R

5 | 2016-10-09

Very interesting trip with an excellent guide. Wasn't sure what to expect but enjoyed this better than I thought I would. It has been extremely well presented for tourists. Liked the underground lake which was dark when you went in and then the guide illuminated the cavern and classical music played. Not terribly suitable if you have mobility issues.

Andreas C

5 | 2015-09-16

Great experience and highly recommended! It is a guided tour from a professional guide who will explain everything to you.

amberland

5 | 2015-08-04

I had no idea what to expect on this tour but it was amazing!! The guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable and the salt mines themselves were something out of this world. If you are looking for something a little different I would recommend this day tour from Krakow.

Jocefil A

3 | 2015-06-19

A lot of walking. Not mentioned in description of tour.

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