Attractions & guided tours

Wieliczka Salt Mine half-day excursion from Krakow with guided tour and pick-up

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Free cancellation

Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German , Polish

Availability: Every day

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 4 hours 30 minutes

Safety measures applied

Instant confirmation

Do this because

Visit the famous medieval salt mine near Krakow
Be fascinated by marvelous salt lakes and caves
Learn more about the history of mining
Follow an informative guided tour

What to expect

Explore one of the most important attractions in Poland - the ancient Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow. Follow a half-day tour that includes not only a professional guided visit, but also entrance fees, pick-up service from centrally located hotels in Krakow, as well as drop-off and transport in a comfortable, air-conditionned minivan.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world, dating back to the 13th century. The unique underground complex of chambers and chapels, tunnels and sculptures, carved entirely in salt and offering surprising underground landscapes with lakes, has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list.

You'll spend 2.5 hours at the mine, enough time to get to know all its wonders with a group of maximum 40 partecipants you join there, following a professional guide.

What's included

Professional guide
Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Krakow city center, if booked, or from the collective meeting point in Krakow
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Fuel surcharge and insurance
Entrance fees
Guaranteed skip-the-long advantage
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
WiFi access

What's not included

Food and drinks
Lunch
Tax for taking pictures (only 10 PLN / 2.5 EURO) to be payed cash on site

Reduced price

Infants (0-4 years): free
Children and youth (5-17 years): reduced

Where

Pick-up service, if booked, or collective meeting point at: 17, Straszewskiego Street

Meeting point:

In front of the Radisson Blu Hotel or pick-up service

What to remember

IMPORTANT: please reconfirm the starting time and pick up place directly with the provider at the contacts provided in the voucher you receive after the booking
Tours in Italian, French, German and Spanish require a minimum number of 2 participants
Your voucher for the tour will not be accepted directly at the salt mine
A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes over 800 stairs
Not recommended for participants who become easily claustrophobic. There are some very narrow paths inside the salt mine and this may be difficult for some. Once you have begun the tour there is no possibility to shorten your visit or turn back
Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car
Photography is allowed if a photo pass is purchased
There is no minimum age to experience the activity, however, children should be capable of walking unassisted or be carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby strollers are not allowed underground.
Not wheelchair accessible
Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacket

When

Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability

Provider

Krakow Direct

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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