Wieliczka Salt Mine & Schindler’s Walking Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG1355721-2069033
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Explore two of Krakow’s most iconic sites in one day — visit the underground wonders of Wieliczka Salt Mine and discover Oskar Schindler’s story on a guided walking tour through historic Kraków.
Experience two of Krakow’s most unforgettable attractions in one perfectly organized day.
Start with the story of Oskar Schindler through the streets of Podgórze and Kazimierz. Visit authentic WWII locations, including the area of the former Jewish ghetto, filming locations from Schindler’s List, and the area around Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory.
Enjoy a lunch break before continuing with a powerful historical walking tour.
Follow with a comfortable transfer from Kraków to the world-famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend underground with an official guide and explore spectacular salt chambers, underground lakes, intricate sculptures, and the breath-taking St. Kinga’s Chapel — all carved by miners over centuries.
A unique combination of underground beauty and living history — all in one unforgettable day.
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine with an official guide
- Discover salt chapels, sculptures, and underground lakes
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Follow Oskar Schindler’s story on a guided walking tour
- Relax with a lunch break between tours
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, not suitable for pets, and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with heart conditions. The tour includes transportation with a driver only on the way to and from Krakow, while sightseeing in the Salt Mine is conducted with a local guide. The regular Salt Mine tour requires extensive walking and climbing stairs. After the tour, visitors return to the surface by a mining elevator; the lift is not available for the initial descent. The temperature in the mine is between 14°C and 16°C, so warm clothing is recommended even in summer, along with comfortable walking shoes. The maximum allowed size of backpacks or handbags is 35 x 20 x 20 cm. The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility limitations, and a special accessible route is not provided. The Schindler Story tour takes place entirely outdoors and operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Schindler’s Factory Museum, on the right-hand side.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transport Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow
- Entry ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine with official guide
- Guided tour inside the Salt Mine
- Elevator ride back to the surface
- Licensed local guide for Schindler walking tour
- Walking tour in Podgórze (former ghetto area)
- Walking tour in Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
- Lunch break time
NOT INCLUDED
- Elevator ride down to the mine (descent by stairs)
- Entrance ticket to Schindler’s Factory Museum
- Additional food and drinks not included in the set dinner menu
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (unless explicitly specified)
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.
