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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour: Explore Historic Chambers from Krakow
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263 Ratings
Kraków
Embark on a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow and explore its historic chambers connected by 1.25 miles of passages. Descend 110 feet and spend 2 hours in the mine.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wieliczka Salt Mine - 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
- Pick up from selected locations in Krakow City Center
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The journey encompasses a visit to twenty historical compartments interconnected by roughly 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) of corridors. The way into the mine is through a staircase with 380 steps leading to the 1st Level (which is 110 feet or 64 meters beneath the surface). The ascension to ground level is conducted via the Danilowicz shaft from the 3rd Level (settled at a depth of 443 feet or 135 meters). The total excursion time is about 4-5 hours, out of which nearly 2 hours are spent within the Salt Mine.
- 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
Location
Starowiślna 65
Starowiślna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Michael
Aug 8, 2024
Incredible service - The transport was always on time, the destination amazing and the representatives friendly helpful and interesting. Particularly our driver Bogdan who was brilliant despite the language barrier.
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Yetsta
Jul 4, 2024
Wonderful experience - After receiving an update for a new pick-up location, the day before the trip, we were collected on time by a very friendly driver. Taken to the salt mines. We had a short wait to start the tour, and then it's down the hundreds of wooden stairs to start the mine tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable after the tour it was a quirky ride to the surface in a little elevator/ lift which holds about 6 people.
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Leedjjck
Jun 24, 2024
A must see site with a great tour company! - What an amazing place to see! We were told by everyone that the Wieliczka Salt Mine was a must see if we were in Krakow and were they right! Expect a long walk down into the mine especially at the start of the guided tour, a LONG staircase down down into the mine. Then through numerous salt carved tunnels, you will see the salt statues carved by the miners of various historical figures in Polish history. Salt carved statue of Poland's Pope John Paul II holds a special heart for the Polish people. Then at the final, you enter a church/chapel that is huge! Weddings can be held with 700 people in their banquet hall, can't image if one gets a bit too happy during the wedding on how they would get back up to the surface.
But to get back up, you get into a small elevator, max 5 per, for the ride up to the surface. The ride took 30 sec! One woman in our elevator was so nervous, she actually was shaking during the ride!
BTW, pickup and drop off by the SeeKrakow driver was excellent!
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John
Jun 14, 2024
Salt mine , group visit. - Very busy as to be expected, however the organization was spot on.
Parking for the minibus was instant, then up-to the entrance to meet our guide and we were ready to go.
Our guide spoke excellent English and management of the groups was excellent so there was no long waits between the areas.
Lots of walking as to be expected (you’re in a mine) but good restroom and refreshment stops along the way.
The guide answered every question with such enthusiasm you would have thought it was his first time.
At the end of the tour excellent organization again back to the minibus.
It goes without saying the spectacle of that place is breathtaking.
We travelled with Mr Shuttle who were excellent and would thoroughly recommend.
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Syl188
Jun 9, 2024
would book with this company anytime - we booked 2 trips before leaving uk we were kept informed of any changes to pick up times, the pick up location was perfect for us, and we enjoyed both tours, would definitely recommend this company.
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Alan_m
May 25, 2024
A must see when you visit Krakow. - This place was amazing, the guide spoke excellent English and the group size was perfect to see and hear everything. Well worth a visit. The operators communication was a lacking after we came back out of the mine - but the group quickly worked out we needed to meet back at the tour bus. Overall excellent.
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W3826pjlize
May 6, 2024
Lots of steps but worth it all - Pick up very organised and punctual. Salt mines were very interesting- our guide had a really good about the mines served with a little humour…..just perfect. Salt mines give a very good idea of how life was back in the days before electricity and automation. Drive is about 30 mins from Krakow and tour takes around 2 hours with 2 short breaks. Lots of steps down to the mine(800 steps). Definitely worth a visit
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Irish140
Jul 19, 2024
U would need to be fit for this tour not suitable for young kids - Pick up on time comfortable bus. Alot of waiting about to get on the tour when we got there. The tour itself was rushed not giving people enough time to take all in . My partner done this tour 15 years ago and couldn't believe how rushed it was compared to the last time he done it .
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Susiqtoop
Jun 5, 2024
Salt Mines are very interesting! - Incredibly interesting tour. Well led by the guide (Agnes). I was very impressed by the Salt Mines.
It’s not easy to ring Poland to confirm we will go on the trip. Phone was often busy. Maybe allow messenger/email/whatsapp message to give contact details.
We arrived at 9. The lady ticking off names didn’t speak loudly and just started reading out names. Many guests missed their names. Maybe a device to increase the volume of her voice, or a flag etc to attract attention before reading names. Our bus didn’t arrive for 20 mins.
Buses are a little cramped. Wouldn’t suit tall people.
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O3710esdeborahs
Jul 18, 2024
Don't use viator for auschwitz - Booked to visit auschwitz through viator, dreadful experience. We booked for 12:10 midday and fortunately noticed a message in the app the night before which said they had changed our time to 6:40 am pick up. Also the tickets stated fast track with no queue, well that was a lie and the guides English wasn't great, we just could not understand her as she spoke so fast and she whisked us around at the same speed. I'm truly disappointed as I've waited years to visit auschwitz
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