Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip

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Guide in: English

Description

Embark on a day trip to Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of the most-visited landmarks in Poland. You'll explore the subterranean salt-carved chapels and galleries with striking statues, chandeliers, and altars.    

Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip

At the designated time, we'll board a comfortable air-conditioned minibus for a short ride to Wieliczka, located 9.32 miles (15 kilometers) from Krakow.

Upon arrival at this UNESCO World Heritage site, follow your knowledgeable guide down 350 steps into one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. During this 2.1-mile (3.5-kilometer) walking tour, discover over 20 salt-chiseled rooms, underground lakes, mining tools, and unique salt-made sculptures.

The guide will provide insight into the history of the mine and its transformation into an "underground village." The tour concludes with a return to the surface via the original elevator used by miners. Souvenirs made from salt rock will also be available for purchase.

After 4 to 5 hours, we'll return to the starting point.

Interesting Facts about the Salt Mine

Here are notable facts about the mine:

  • Created by nature 15 million years ago
  • Opened in the 13th century and closed in 1978
  • Over one million visitors per year
  • First visited in the 15th century
  • UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site in 1978
  • Over 186 miles (300 kilometers) long, with 3000 chambers and 9 floors
  • The guided tour includes 378 steps

Pickup Point

During booking, select a pickup point in Kraków from the drop-down menu. If not available, pickup will be at 14 Straszewskiego Street at the designated time.

Auschwitz & Salt Mine Tour

For a cost-effective option, consider booking the combo tour that includes both attractions.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup (depending on availability)
  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

Meeting point

Meet your guide at 14 Straszewskiego Street in Kraków at the scheduled time. Please be there 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

Important

Guests are not allowed to enter the Mine with large bags or backpacks (30x20x10cm). They can be left on the bus.

The temperature in the Salt Mine is always low (around 14ºC or 57.2ºF), so always bring something warm, even in summer.

Visitors will have to climb a total of 800 steps during the guided tour, 350 of which is right at the start of the visit and the use of the elevator may only be used at the end of the tour, so this tour is not recommended for visitors with walking disabilities.

Students must show their student cards.

Visitors must purchase a special license (10 PLN) to take photographs inside the Salt Mine.

From 74,68 € / person
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Adults 74,68 €
Children 5-16 74,21 €
Children under 5 27,74 €
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