Overview
About this experience
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
<ul><li>Step into the underground and enter the world of a salt mine
</li><li>Take home a truly memorable experience
</li><li>Listen to interesting stories of a licensed guide</li></ul><p><strong>What to expect
</strong><br />Visit one of the most precious and fascinating monuments of culture in Poland. The first tourist trail in Wieliczka was established as early as the turn of the 19th century. A couple of decades later in 1978, the salt mine was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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<br />The underground trail leads through numerous drifts, galleries, and chambers, where traces of mining activity have been preserved, as well as examples of sacred art, and theme compositions relating to the history of the mine and legends.
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<br />Wieliczka is the world's largest mining heritage museum with a collection encompassing unique pieces of mining equipment reflecting the development of mining techniques from the Middle Ages until today. Moreover, the microclimate of the mine has a beneficial impact on visitors who suffer from asthma and allergies. The tour starts with a descent down the stairs to a depth of 64 meters. You will then be led through a number of chambers and shown underground lakes, shrines, and salt monuments. The trip finishes at the level of 135 meters below the surface and at the end of the tour, you will return to the surface by lift.</p>
The best bits
Experience highlights
<ul><li>Entrance fees
</li><li>Roundtrip transportation
</li><li>Skip-the-line tickets
</li><li>Local guide</li></ul>
Included
What’s part of your booking
Plan ahead
Good to know
Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Know in advance:
The temperature in the mine is constant (about 14 Celsius)
There are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the beginning
Students and senior citizens are required to present a valid photo ID with a date of birth to receive a discount.
Traveller reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 20 reviews
Highly recommended
We had a wonderful time! Everything on the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour was perfectly planned and executed. The tour in Krakov exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
Superb itinerary
This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide for the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights in Krakov were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!
Absolutely loved it
We had a wonderful time! Everything on the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour was perfectly planned and executed. The tour in Krakov exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
Great experience, highly recommend
Really enjoyed the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour. It was well organized, informative and the guide in Krakov was excellent. We learned so much and had a great time. Would recommend to friends and family.
Superb itinerary
One of the best tours we've ever been on. The Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour was very professional, informative, and fun. The pace in Krakov was perfect and we never felt rushed. Definitely worth booking.
Absolutely loved it
A perfect way to explore Krakov! The Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour offered great insights, wonderful photo opportunities, and top-tier hospitality. Don't hesitate to book this!