Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Entry Ticket Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Meeting Pick Up
ID: GYG1133023-1767828
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore underground tunnels, salt chambers, and stunning sculptures while learning about its rich history on a guided tour from Krakow.
Discover the world-famous Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow, or join directly in Wieliczka. Venture deep underground into a breathtaking labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, and salt-carved masterpieces that have fascinated visitors for centuries.
Descend 800 steps to a depth of 135 meters and explore what feels like a hidden city made entirely of salt. Admire the stunning chapels, intricate sculptures, and art installations illuminated by magical underground lighting.
Learn how salt was mined here over the centuries and uncover the stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the mine’s remarkable acoustics as music echoes through the caverns, and discover the natural health benefits of its unique microclimate before returning comfortably to Krakow.
Highlights
- Descend 800 steps to a depth of 135 meters and explore a hidden salt city
- Admire stunning chapels, intricate sculptures, and art installations
- Learn how salt was mined over the centuries at this UNESCO World Heritage site
- Experience the mine’s remarkable acoustics as music echoes through the caverns
- Discover the natural health benefits of the mine’s unique microclimate
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The underground temperature remains between 14°C and 16°C, so bringing a light jacket is recommended.
The route includes around 800 steps, with the first 350 leading you down into the mine.
This offer is written in English; the organizer cannot be held responsible for any translation inaccuracies.
You’ll be contacted by the local partner via WhatsApp, email, or phone one day before your tour to confirm pickup time and details.
The final schedule may vary depending on guide availability at the museum, so please allow flexibility in your plans.
Please note that Krakow Old Town and Kazimierz are restricted traffic zones — if your accommodation is within these areas, you’ll be informed of the nearest available pickup point.
INCLUDED
- Entry ticket
- Skip-the-line entry
- Tour attendant service
- Two-way transfer
- Licensed guide (except option with ticket to graduation tower)
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.
