Wieliczka Salt Mines Tour from Krakow (with pick-up from Meeting Point)
From
£58.11
per person
Central Krakow Meeting Point Pick-Up Included
Expert Guide, Skip-The-Line Access & Entrance Ticket Included
Descend 135 Metres Into An Extraordinary Underground World
The Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the first 12 sites in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Central Krakow Meeting Point Pick-Up Included
Expert Guide, Skip-The-Line Access & Entrance Ticket Included
Descend 135 Metres Into An Extraordinary Underground World
The Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the first 12 sites in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Find out more...
About this experience
Journey 135 metres below the surface of the earth and discover one of the most extraordinary underground worlds in existence. The Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the first 12 sites in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site - has been captivating over one million visitors every year with its magnificent chambers, underground lakes, breathtaking salt sculptures, and centuries of extraordinary mining heritage. With skip-the-line access, an expert guide, and round-trip transport from a convenient central Krakow meeting point all included, this is a fantastic value way to experience one of Poland's greatest treasures.
What's Included:
Meeting Point Pick-Up: Round-trip transportation from the designated central Krakow meeting point directly to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and back.
Skip-the-Line Access: Bypass the queues with included skip-the-line entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Licensed Professional Guide: An experienced guide will lead you through the mine's extraordinary corridors, chambers, and lakes throughout your visit.
Headsets: Provided throughout the tour for clear audio commentary.
Entrance Ticket: Full entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tourist Route included.
Return Transport: Round-trip transport between Krakow and Wieliczka included throughout.
The Tour:
Your tour begins at the Danilowicz Shaft, where you will meet your expert guide before descending 380 steps to the first level of the mine, situated 64 metres underground. Over the next two hours, your guide will lead you through over 2 kilometres of meandering corridors and some 800 steps in total, revealing the extraordinary history, stories, and secrets of the Wieliczka Salt Mine at every turn.
Highlights Of The Tourist Route:
The Michałowice Chamber
Marvel at one of the mine's most awe-inspiring spaces - a 36-metre tall wooden structure illuminated by a spectacular 6-metre tall and 3-metre wide chandelier crafted entirely from salt crystals.
St. Kinga's Chapel
The heart of the mine and the most extraordinary space in the entire Wieliczka Salt Mine - a breathtaking underground chapel embodying centuries of artistic craftsmanship and mining heritage, carved entirely from salt.
The Weimar Chamber
Listen to Frédéric Chopin's étude performed above a serene saline lake in one of the mine's most atmospheric and memorable chambers.
The Legend of Duchess Kinga
Discover the legendary story of Duchess Kinga, who is said to have brought the treasure of salt to Poland - a tale woven throughout the tourist route and one of the most beloved stories in Polish folklore.
The designated meeting point is the coach stop adjacent to Krakow Main Post Office, located at Ul. Wielopole 2, Krakow. The tour ends at the same meeting point.
YOU MUST CONTACT the SeeKrakow Help Desk at +48 506 379 678 to RECONFIRM your booking and pick-up time as soon as you receive your e-ticket. Please quote your booking reference number, full name, and date of booking, and leave your contact number for reconfirmation of your tour.
Your booking is on request and will be confirmed within 48 working hours. If the supplier is unable to fulfil your requested date, you will be contacted within this period with an alternative. If you do not hear back within 48 working hours, your booking will be confirmed for your requested date. Please refrain from booking flights or accommodation until your booking has been confirmed.
The exact tour time and pick-up time is subject to availability at the mine and will be confirmed up to one day before your tour date. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point at the confirmed time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
The guided tour inside the mine is approximately 2 hours long. The full experience including travel lasts approximately 3-4 hours.
The tour involves a large amount of walking, uneven ground, and approximately 800 steps. Visitors descend approximately 380 steps to Level I at 64 metres underground. The return to the surface is by lift from Level III at 135 metres. Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
The air temperature inside the mine is approximately 14-16 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Please bring warm clothing such as a sweater or jacket.
Luggage is not permitted inside the mine with the exception of hand baggage not exceeding 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.
Baby strollers must be left on the bus and cannot be taken into the mine.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for visitors suffering from claustrophobia. All customers with special needs are kindly asked to enquire about private tour availability before booking.
Child and Student tickets are available for visitors aged 5-25. Student tickets for those aged 18-25 require a valid student ID.
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