Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Summary

Starts
Parking 24H Zyblikiewicza
Duration
4 hours
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Ever wondered what secrets lie beneath the surface of Krakow's picturesque streets? Join this mesmerizing half-day adventure to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of miners through winding tunnels and expansive chambers. Experience history and art intertwined in stunning salt-carved sculptures, including the remarkable Chapel of the Blessed Kinga.

This experience spans approximately 4 hours and is the perfect addition to your travel itinerary in Poland. Previous participants have given this half-day tour an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 553 reviews.

Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel as you embark on the mystical Wieliczka Salt Mine adventure. Descend 440 feet below ground to explore magnificent chambers chiseled out in rock salt, winding through almost 3 kilometers of corridors and climbing 800 steps. As you traverse these intricate tunnels and chambers, you'll be mesmerized by the amazing underground saline lakes, majestic timber constructions, and unique statues sculpted in salt. Along the way, your expert guide will entertain you with tales of Princess Kinga's legendary dowry, intricately woven into the mine's storied past. Marvel at the breathtaking Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, adorned with altarpieces and chandeliers hewn from natural salt formations. Then, immerse yourself in an underground exhibition, where you'll discover the secrets of salt mining amidst the scent of antiquity and adventure. Conclude your journey with a visit to the souvenir shop and snack bar, offering mementos to commemorate your unforgettable experience. Finally, ascend to the surface in a swift lift, bidding farewell to this subterranean wonderland as you're transported back to your Krakow hotel.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 5 languages: German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

The meeting point for this tour is at Parking 24H Kraków old town car park cracow. The exact departure location is Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza 2, 31-029 Kraków, Poland. Arrive 15 minutes ahead of your booking time. The endpoint is at Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Kraków, Poland.

The maximum group size for the cultural tour is 30 people. Check the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below for details about this tour.

The cancellation policy for this trip & excursion is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Don't miss out on exploring the depths of the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Krakow with an expertly guided tour. Immerse yourself in the enchanting depths of this underground wonderland and uncover its fascinating secrets. Reserve your spot now before it’s fully booked!

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Included

Local live guide.
Tour escort/host.
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
Elevator ride to the ground level on exit.

Options

ITALIAN TOUR (HOTEL PICKUP)
Pickup included
ENGLISH TOUR (HOTEL PICKUP)
Pickup included
GERMAN TOUR (HOTEL PICKUP)
Pickup included
SPANISH TOUR (HOTEL PICKUP)
Pickup included
ENGLISH TOUR (DEPARTURE POINT)

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
DEPARTURE POINT Choice of pickup from our main tour departure point or selected hotels all over Krakow. If you do not require hotel pickup, or your hotel cannot be serviced, you must make your own way to the main tour departure point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the "Zabka" store. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
PICKUP SERVICE Our pickup service is available from selected hotels all over Krakow. Depending on the location of the hotel, the pickup service will be between 30–50 minutes before the tour departure time
RETURN to the center of Krakow at 2 Wielopole Street
The tour does not include the lift that takes you down
The guided walk through Wieliczka Salt Mine consists of 20 monumental chambers joined by 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of pathways. Visitors entering the Wieliczka Salt Mine descend a 380-step staircase to Level 1 (64 meters below ground level). This walk is not strenuous and can be undertaken in ordinary footwear, however we ask you consider the walk and 380-step staircase when booking this tour. The return to the surface will be by lift up the Danilowicz Shaft, from Level 3 (135 meters below ground level)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the main cannot exceed dimensions: 35x20x20 cm
The temperature in the Wieliczka Salt Mine, though constant is low (14C or 57F). That is why even in summer, warm clothes should be worn

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