From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Tour From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Private Chauffeur
ID: GYG240592-O-744911
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine on an excursion from Krakow and discover a one-of-a-kind underground world that was created hundreds of years ago.
Take a half-day trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine where a local guide will escort you through the historic underground chambers. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has an extensive underground network of tunnels and constructions made from salt.
Enjoy a guided walk along the 3-kilometre-long tourist route 135 metres under the ground. Experience the health benefits of its special climate and its micro-element filled air. See the chapels made of salt constructed by the miners, as well as the spectacular salt chandeliers.
Pickup from Krakow begins at 8:30 AM with arrival at the salt mine around 9:30 AM. The trip also includes free time during which you can independently explore the areas of the mine and Saltworks Castle.
Highlights
- Visit one of the most important monuments of Polish heritage
- Follow the tourist route that’s 135 metres below ground
- Marvel at the 20 chambers in this historic underground city
- Discover the salt chapels in the underground chambers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 of these are at the beginning, taking you down into the mine. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes
• Please bring warm clothing
• Smoking and the use of open fire in the mine is strictly forbidden
• Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not permitted inside the museum - please leave them at your hotel
• No animals are allowed in the mine
• Language of tour: ENGLISH
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Live speaking guided tour at the museum
- Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
- English speaking driver/tour leader
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
