Krakow: UNESCO Underground Boat Expedition & Salt Mine Tour
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Join the only tour where you can explore the Bochnia salt mine, navigate underground channels in a boat, and ride a mining train—all underground! Enjoy a comfortable transfer directly from your hotel.
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Highlights
- Underground Rafting: Navigate the mine's unique flooded corridors by boat.
- Mining Train Ride: Thrilling journey through tunnels with stunning views.
- Interactive Museum: Engaging exhibits on salt mining history and techniques.
- St. Kinga Chapel: Beautiful underground chapel with regular masses and concerts.
- Convenience: Hotel pick-up/drop-off, priority entry, personalized audioguides.
Description
The Bochnia Salt Mine is one of the oldest mining establishments in the world, with a history dating back to 1248. Visitors can participate in unique underground expeditions, including underground rafting, which allows for the exploration of the mine's flooded corridors by boat.
One of the main attractions is the ride on the mining train, which navigates through the labyrinthine tunnels of the mine, offering incredible views and unforgettable experiences. The mine also features an interactive museum that presents the history of salt mining and extraction techniques in an engaging manner.
The Bochnia Salt Mine is renowned for its beautifully decorated underground chapels, including the St. Kinga Chapel, where regular masses and concerts are held. Each chamber has a unique character and stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of ancient miners. All these aspects make the Bochnia Salt Mine a fascinating tourist destination, offering unforgettable experiences.
During this 6-hour tour from Krakow, you will be picked up by a professional driver directly from your hotel. The 40-kilometer route will take approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will skip the entrance queue and receive the latest audioguide set in your language. Our guide will accompany the entire group for a 4-hour tour, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable. After a day full of unforgettable impressions and emotions, our driver will take you back to your hotel so you can fully relax after this extraordinary adventure.
Join us and discover the magic of the Bochnia Salt Mine in a way that will stay with you for a long time!
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver
Guide
Entrance Ticket
Underground Boat Expedition
Ride a Mining Train
Visiting Salt Mine with Audioguide
Multimedia exhibits
Important Information
- -The temperature in the mine is around 14-16°C all year round.
-There are food points available in the mine, but you can bring water and a small snack with you.
-Not suitable for wheelchair users
-Allowed for children aged 4 and above
-People with disabilities or those using a cane, for safety reasons, will not be able to use the boat crossing or the train ride.
-The selected language is the language of the mine tour with an audioguide. There are 6 languages to choose from: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund