- Wieliczka Salt Mine - Visit underground labyrinth that stretch over 9 levels at 64 to 327 meters below the surface of the Earth.
A labyrinth of nearly 2,400 chambers is connected with sidewalks with a total length of 245 km. It is an invaluable monument of material culture, inscribed in 1978 on the UNESCO Heritage List. Visit one of the largest underground mining museums, where “white gold” was extracted. The underground trail leads through numerous drifts, galleries and chambers, where traces of mining activity have been preserved, as well as examples of sacred art, theme compositions relating to the history of the mine and legends. Wieliczka is at the same time the world’s largest mining heritage museum with a collection encompassing unique pieces of mining equipment reflecting the development of mining techniques from the Middle Ages until today. Moreover, the microclimate of the mine has a beneficial impact on visitors who suffer from asthma and allergies. The tour starts with a descent down the stairs to the depth of 64 meters. Visitors are led through a number of chambers and shown underground lakes, shrines and salt monuments. The trip finishes at the level of 135 meters below the surface. Visitors return to the surface by lift.
- Official guide
- Hotel pickup
- Drop off in the city center
- Gratuities (optional e.g fee for photography)
- Exhibition of the Krakow Saltworks Museum
- Food and drinks
- Benefit from the convenience of hotel pickup
- Visit one of the most ancient salt mines recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
- Experience a 2.5-hour group tour with a certified guide who speaks your language.
- Experience the beneficial microclimate known for its positive health effects.
- Marvel at the stunning subterranean galleries, chambers, and lakes.
- Ascend back to the surface using a classic miner’s elevator.
- Hotel pick-up from selected hotels. Customer is kindly requested to contact us at least 24h prior to the begining of the tour to confirm pick-up time and place of departure.
- The tour takes place under the supervision of a guide
- The temperature in the mine is constant (about 14 degrees), and therefore it is recommended to bring warm clothing even in the summer
- There are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- It is forbidden to smoke and use open flame in the mine
- To get a youth discount students must have valid student ID ( date of birth, expire date, picture ) card with during the tour and to show it to th Discover Cracow representative when asked
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
