From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

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From Krakow, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed salt mine of Wieliczka to learn about its rich history and explore its fascinating interior.

Highlights

  • Explore underground rooms, corridors, lakes, and chapels at the salt mine
  • Marvel at the amazing creations of nature and man
  • Hear about the legends and facts related to the history of the salt mine
  • Admire incredible sculptures created from salt

Description

Discover one of the largest and oldest salt mines in Europe, which dates back to the 13th century. Start with a pickup from a central location in Krakow. Travel out of the city to the nearby town of Wieliczka, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Listed salt mine. Upon arrival at the mine, meet your guide and begin the journey deep underground to a depth of 327 meters. With your expert guide, explore the vast and fascinating expanse of the salt mine's interior, which is home to numerous underground rooms, corridors, chapel, halls, sculptures, and more. Learn about the generations of miners who worked here at the mine and hear about the legends and facts that surround this incredible site. Listen to stories about Princess Kinga, and how she brought salt treasures to Polish lands, then admire the underground salt lakes at the mine and the beautifully illuminated halls that glisten and shine. At the end of the tour, bid your guide farewell and board the bus back to Krakow.

Includes

Transportation Krakow-Wieliczka-Krakow Entrance fees (skip-the-line ticket) Guided tour in the mine

Important Information

  • Wieliczka Salt Mine tour is not recommended for participants with walking disabilities (there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start) and for participants with claustrophobia.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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