Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transfer French Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG1110993-O-1708323
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow. Marvel at the intricate salt sculptures, learn about the mine's history, and enjoy a Chopin concert underground.
Explore the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow. Walk the labyrinthine passages, marvel at the chapels and chambers, and be wowed by the statues and art installations of the mine.
Enjoy transportation from Krakow or choose to meet in Wieliczka, then descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters to enter what feels like an underground salt city. Be awed by chambers of salt sculptures, art exhibitions, and old machinery from the days when it was a functioning salt mine.
See how salt was extracted as you learn about the space's history. Pause to listen to the unique acoustic properties which come from the nature of the space. Hear how Chopin sounds in this environment, accompanied by spectacular underground lighting.
Learn about the health properties of the salt mine as you explore its multiple chambers. At the conclusion of your experience, head back to the vehicle for transportation back to Krakow.
Highlights
- Marvel at the intricate salt sculptures and art installations
- Descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters to enter the salt mine
- Learn about the history of the mine and how salt was extracted
- Experience the unique acoustics of the mine with a Chopin concert
- Enjoy a hassle-free experience with round-trip transportation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° C
There are 800 steps to climb of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine
The local partner will contact you by WhatsApp , email or phone on the day before your tour to confirm your pickup time and details
The time may change due to the availability of the guides in the museum so please consider this in your plans
The Old Town and Kazimierz are restricted traffic zones so if your accommodation is in this area, we will contact you to confirm the nearest possible pickup point
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Transportation from Krakow
- Art exhibitions
- Chamber visits
- Salt sculptures
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.
