Wieliczka Salt Mine 4-hour guided tour from Kraków
Enjoy this half-day tour to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. A professional, English-speaking driver will pick you up at the meeting point in Kraków and drive you straight to the site, where a local guide will take you through the historic underground city. The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt exploitation. The tourist route through the mine is located 135 meters below ground and is accessible by stairs, or by lift on special demand. It is an absolutely unique place to visit and is a must-see during your stay in Kraków. One of the major bonuses of visiting the Salt Mine is the health benefit of its special climate and its micro-element filled air.
Good to know
Not allowed: Smoking and use of open fire
You'll visit one of the most important monuments to mineral and religious culture in Poland
Pets
The tour follows the tourist route, which lies 135 meters below ground
Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30x20x10cm
You can marvel at the 20 chambers in this historic underground city
Know in advance: There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 of these are at the beginning, taking you down into the mine
Student ID which shows age and university is required for student tickets (if not, a fee of 10 EUR or 50 zl will be charged)
Remember to bring: Comfortable shoes and warm clothing, as the temperature underground ranges between 14 and 16 degrees
Venue
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most precious and most fascinating monuments of culture in Poland. Built in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland, in the 13th century, it produced table salt throughout its existence until 2007. Though the commercial mining stopped in 1996 because of low salt prices and flooding, the mine remained one of the top attractions in Poland with over 1.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Wieliczka Salt Mine 4-hour guided tour from Kraków
Enjoy this half-day tour to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. A professional, English-speaking driver will pick you up at the meeting point in Kraków and drive you straight to the site, where a local guide will take you through the historic underground city. The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt exploitation. The tourist route through the mine is located 135 meters below ground and is accessible by stairs, or by lift on special demand. It is an absolutely unique place to visit and is a must-see during your stay in Kraków. One of the major bonuses of visiting the Salt Mine is the health benefit of its special climate and its micro-element filled air.
Good to know
Not allowed: Smoking and use of open fire
You'll visit one of the most important monuments to mineral and religious culture in Poland
Pets
The tour follows the tourist route, which lies 135 meters below ground
Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30x20x10cm
You can marvel at the 20 chambers in this historic underground city
Know in advance: There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 of these are at the beginning, taking you down into the mine
Student ID which shows age and university is required for student tickets (if not, a fee of 10 EUR or 50 zl will be charged)
Remember to bring: Comfortable shoes and warm clothing, as the temperature underground ranges between 14 and 16 degrees
Venue
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most precious and most fascinating monuments of culture in Poland. Built in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland, in the 13th century, it produced table salt throughout its existence until 2007. Though the commercial mining stopped in 1996 because of low salt prices and flooding, the mine remained one of the top attractions in Poland with over 1.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.