From Zakopane: Wieliczka Salt Mine & Krakow Day Trip from Zakopane: Wieliczka Salt Mine & Krakow Day Trip

Discover the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Krakow on a guided day trip from Zakopane. Explore the underground chambers of the salt mine, visit the Wawel Hill, and stroll through Krakow's historic streets.
Start your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Zakopane. Then, head to Wieliczka to visit the famous salt mine.

Begin your tour at the Daniłowicz Shaft and explore the underground chambers and brine lakes. Admire the Chapel of St. Kinga, adorned with salt sculptures and chandeliers. Learn about the history of the mine and the methods used to extract and transport salt.

After your tour, take a break at the Miners' Tavern, located 125 meters underground. Then, take a short drive to Krakow and explore the Wawel Hill with a guide. See the Sigismund Bell, the Royal Tombs, the Cathedral Museum, and the Wawel Cathedral.

Next, take a guided walk through Krakow's Old Town. Stroll along Kanonicza Street and Maria Magdalena Square, and see the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul and the Church of St. Andrew. Walk along Grodzka Street and All Saints Square, and admire the monastery cloisters and the art of Wyspiański and Mehoffer.

Continue to the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Church, the Lubomirski Palace, the House Under the Rams, the Phoenix, and Wierzynek. After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own.

Finally, pass through the Florian Gate to Matejko Square, where you can see the Grunwald Monument, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Academy of Fine Arts. Then, return to your accommodation in Zakopane.

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.

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.