Krakow: Vistula River Cruise and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
ID: GYG410197-744188
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Take a panoramic cruise on the Vistula River in Krakow and visit the enchanting underground wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this day tour.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on the Vistula River as you cruise through Krakow. Then descend to subterranean levels for a guided tour in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Aboard your boat and float along the river to admire many of Krakow's attractions. Listen to your audio guide and see the defensive walls of Wawel with a panorama of the royal castle, the cathedral, the silhouette of a dragon, and more.
After your cruise, hop on a bus and drive to Wieliczka, a small town near Krakow, where one of the largest salt mines in Europe is located. The depth of the mine is 340 meters, with the total length of the corridors and tunnels being over 245 kilometers.
The route you will follow in the mine is over 3 kilometers long and includes over 20 halls, underground lakes, and a multitude of corridors and buildings, including the largest and one-of-a-kind Church of St. Kinga, the patron saint of miners.
Visit the underground church, richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and statues of saints made out of salt. See what makes the salt mine a UNESCO World Heritage Site before returning back to Krakow.
Highlights
- Sightsee from the river and tour a salt mine in one day
- Treat yourself to a leisurely cruise on the Vistula River
- Get to know Krakow from the perspective of the river
- Go into the depths of the earth and explore Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Be impressed by the salt-made Church of St. Kinga
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is a live guide only at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the river cruise includes an audio guide and there is driver assistance during transfers
Children 0 - 4 years old that are using the free ticket must sit on an adult's lap
There is walking involved at the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The route in the mine includes approximately 800 stair steps, 380 of which are at the start
Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing as the temperature at Wieliczka Salt Mine falls within the range of 17–18ºC
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your host will be holding a sign that says "Cracow Boat."
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
