Highlights
- Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow or Wieliczka
- Descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters and enter an underground city
- Marvel at the chapels, chambers, statues, and art installations of the mine
- Learn about the mine's history and the health properties of the salt
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from Krakow or choose to meet in Wieliczka
Description
Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Krakow or meet directly in Wieliczka. Descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters and enter what feels like an underground salt city.
Be awed by chambers of salt sculptures, art exhibitions, and old machinery from the days when it was a functioning salt mine. See how salt was extracted as you learn about the space's history.
Pause to listen to the unique acoustic properties which come from the nature of the space. Hear how Chopin sounds in this environment, accompanied by spectacular underground lighting.
Learn about the health properties of the salt mine as you explore its multiple chambers. At the conclusion of your experience, head back to the vehicle for transportation back to Krakow.
Includes
Hotel Pickup in Krakow (if option with Hotel Pickup selected)
Skip-the line entry ticket
Official licensed guide
Group coordination and support from tour leader
Audio headsets
Important Information
- The temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° C
The mine is 135 meters deep
There are 800 steps to climb of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine
We will contact you by WhatsApp, email or phone on the day before your tour to confirm your pickup time and details
The time may change due to the availability of the guides in the museum so please consider this in your plans
The Old Town and Kazimierz are restricted traffic zones so if your accommodation is in this area, we will contact you to confirm the nearest possible pickup point
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
