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Wieliczka Salt Mine: Uncover the Mysteries of the UNESCO-listed Underground Marvel

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339 Ratings

Kraków

Uncover the mysteries of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore its remarkable undergrounds, salt sculptures, and underground lakes on a guided group tour in English.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Wieliczka Salt Mine - The most popular way, the tourist route is about 3 km of winding corridors located between 135 and 240 meters underground. The tour lasts about three hours, in groups of up to 40 people and starts in the Daniłowicz Shaft, where the guide will introduce you to the history and secrets of the mine. The trail leads to the Chapel of St. Kinga, where you can see salt works of art or a spectacle on a salt lake. It is worth knowing that there are approximately 800 stairs on the route, of which 380 are already at the beginning, which is why we suggest you put on comfortable footwear. The temperature below the ground varies between 14-16 C.

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Professional English-speaking driver
Entrance fee included
Guided tour with a professional English-speaking museum employee

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Additional Information

Embark on an informative guided group tour in English through the fascinating and enigmatic depths of the ‘Wieliczka’ Salt Mine.

Among the earliest to attain the UNESCO World Heritage status, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has seen a growing surge of visitors each passing year. Its captivating allure lies in its mystical passages, rooms, salt statues and subterranean lakes, all available for exploration regardless of the season or weather conditions.

As one of Poland’s most renowned tourist draws, the Wieliczka Salt Mine witnesses an approximately 1 million footfall annually. Its storied past can be traced back to the medieval period. In the era of the 16th century, it was the leading revenue-generator in Europe, accounting for 30% of total income of the kingdom under Casimir the Great. The therapeutic virtues of salt are yet another of its numerous attractions, drawing countless visitors to the location.

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The temperature in the Salt Mine varies between 16-18 degrees Celsius throughout the year
Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10cm are not allowed on the museum grounds. You may store luggage in the vehicles free of charge.
A considerable amount of walking is involved
Not recommended for travelers suffering from claustrophobia

Location

Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride

Wielopole

Meeting point at Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street) next to the Main Post Office /Poczta Glowna/. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Marj_s

May 2, 2024

Amazing - The chapel and all of its carvings were amazing along with the notion that they took the time to do them.

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Louise_m

Apr 7, 2024

Well worth a visit x Would highly recommend - Excellent Trip x Well organised x Good Communication Throughout x Thankyou x Would definitely recommend xxx

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Mark

Apr 2, 2024

A must when you are in krakow the experience is great book a tour as can be very busy if on your own.. - Salt mines trip was brilliant an amazing place to go.. Lots of walking so you need good walking shoes and can get chilly..

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Karen_m

Apr 1, 2024

Excellent trip - Communication was excellent from the beginning to end. I was messaged with all the information and times I needed and kept informed until our drive picked us up. This was a very well organised tour and worth the money. Drive was prompt and picked us up from our hotel. He was very friendly and helpful. He talked about the local area and was very knowledgeable. His English was very extensive and clear. The journey to the mine was good and in a comfy mini bus. The drive took us into the mine and introduced us to our tour guide at the mine. The guide was clear, knowledgeable, funny and spoke very good and clear English. The tour vas very interesting and the mine was beautiful. At the end of the tour our tour guide took us back to where our driver was waiting and journey back was quick and comfortable. We were returned to our hotel. I highly recommend this company and this trip

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Mikepc1420xq

Oct 25, 2023

Great experience - This is an amazing experience but you must be mobile as they’re a lot of walking. The mines are well lit and have some beautiful sculpted features

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Nancy_k

Jul 20, 2023

Must see - A once in a lifetime experience…driver was timely and friendly, guide was hard to hear, mine itself was impressive. Highly recommend.

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Sajkak2022

Jan 9, 2023

Amazing experience - If you are in Krakow, you need to visit the salt mines. Be prepared to walk inside the mines. Lots of stairs. Some are slippery as they r made of salt. The chapel inside was like a treasure. So glorious. There is a lift to get back out, so not to worry..although the waiting period for the lift is 20-30 mins. You can take the 304 bus to the mines. You can either book your slot/ ticket online which include a guided tour in your desired language. You can also go to the mines and get your ticket, but you may have to wait for your time/slot. So i suggest you book online.. Which is cheaper. You can also take an organised tour where the private bus picks you up at designated areas and drop you back. Or else the public transport is also good. The same 304 takes you back to the city. Do remember to wear good non slip shoes. Also take a sweater along and wear pants, cos it is a little cold in the mines.

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Jameshuntee

May 8, 2023

Nice day out - I recently visited the Salt Mine with friends, and it was an outstanding experience. The range of activities offered within the mine made the visit a fun and learning experience. From learning about the history of the mine to traversing the underground tunnels, everything was just amazing. On the other hand, the transport cost was a bit overpriced as ticket to salt mine is only £20, and I think that was the only downside of the trip being charged £48 per person with ticket included (£28 pp for transport of this distance is bit shocking in a sharing minibus) .The cost of transportation was a little higher than one might expect, making the trip a bit more expensive than it would have been otherwise. Despite this, I would still highly recommend visiting Salt Mine for its historical and cultural significance. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of the region while enjoying an exciting adventure in the underground tunnels. Also, I suggest looking for transportation options that fit your budget so that you don't miss out on this amazing experience. Sharing Taxi for 4 would be around £25 in total (6.50pp) as is simmilar distance to airport itself. We booked on getyourguide.

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Pauline_p

Jul 26, 2023

Horrible experience. - The trip was confirmed by the tour operator the evening before with the time, meeting place and photo of the car that would pick us up. The driver did not show up. When we text the tour operator we we told that the driver is on his way. After additional wait time we contacted the tour operator and we were told that the trip needed to be rebooked for a later time. We could not do it and did not go to Wieliczka.

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