From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Hotel Pick Up

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Hotel Pick Up

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Discover the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the first sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Descend 140 m underground to explore the fascinating chambers and tunnels made of salt.

Highlights

Enjoy a half day tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Learn from an expert English-speaking guide
Descend 140 meters underground for a 2.5-hour tour
Feel the amazing atmosphere in the chambers with statues made of salt
Visit the Chapel of the Blessed Kings

Description

Begin your trip at your accommodation where an English-speaking tour leader will collect you. Drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine which is about 40 minutes away. Arrive at Wieliczka and descend the 378 stairs 64 meters down to Level 1. Your guide will brief you about safety regulations in the mine. After this, your English-speaking guide will take you 140 meters further underground for a 2.5-hour tour route that is almost 3 kilometers long. Discover many unique chambers with amazing carvings and statues made of salt. At the end of the route, explore the souvenir shop and snack bar. From here, return to the surface by the high-speed lift.

Includes

Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Krakow Entrance fee to Wieliczka Salt Mine English-speaking guide
Food or drink Permission to take photos (permit required)

Important Information

Valid student ID allows you to get a youth discount
Please provide accommodation information when booking to be picked up directly from your accommodation address. Otherwise, you will be awaited at Garbarska 2, Krakow
Some hotels are situated in limited traffic areas and no direct pickup is possible. In that case, pickup is provided from the closest meeting point or hotel outside the restricted zone
This tour is not recommended if you struggle with claustrophobia or walking disabilities; there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start
The maximum size of hand luggage is 35 x 20 x 20 cm; if your luggage is bigger, you can leave it in the locked bus parked next to the museum
Taking photographs requires a special permit which can be purchased in the ticket office or during the visit itself and the cost is PLN 10
Please wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes