From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine & Oskar Schindler's Factory Guided Tour
Description
Highlights
- Explore Poland’s historic salt mine, active since the 13th century, then delve into Krakow’s wartime history at a factory that once served as a refuge, with all transportation taken care of.
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking driver, and enjoy guided tours at both the UNESCO-listed salt mine and the factory.
- Learn the stories of the Jewish citizens Schindler's Factory sheltered during WWII. See the moving exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.
- This 6-hour itinerary includes round-trip transfers, covering the 40-minute drive from Krakow city center to the salt mine and the 30-minute journey from the mine to the factory, so you can focus on exploring salt-carved chapels, underground lakes, and wartime narratives without any logistical stress.
- For extra ease, you can upgrade to include hotel pick-up and drop-off, making the experience completely hassle-free.
What's included
Included
- Entrance to Wieliczka Salt Mine & Schindler’s Factory
- Professional guide in Salt Mine
- Entry to the Underground Salt Cathedral
- Authentic miners lift ride to the surface
- Tour leader assistance
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transfers by AC minivan or minibus
- Hotel transfers (as per option selected)
Meeting point
Useful information
- Know before you go What to bring • Valid photo ID or passport • Wear comfortable shoes as there is a fair amount of walking and stair climbing (approximately 800 steps). • Bring a warm layer, as the temperature in the salt mine is around 14°C (57°F). What’s not allowed • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the salt mine. • The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility impairments. • Food and drinks cannot be brought inside the attractions. Accessibility • This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility impairments. Additional information • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The minimum age to participate is 5 years. • The order of the attractions visited may change. • The tour operates rain or shine. • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure, regardless of whether you are availing a city-center or hotel transfer. • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Available options
Guided Tour with Meeting Point Pickup
- **Begin your half-day tour at a convenient central meeting point in Krakow** - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - English-speaking driver - Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with headsets to hear guide clearly - Entry and self-guided tour of Schindler’s Factory
Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
- **Begin your half-day tour with a convenient pick up right at your hotel in Krakow** - Round-trip AC transfers from hotel - English-speaking driver - Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with headsets to hear guide clearly - Entry and self-guided tour of Schindler’s Factory
French Guided Tour with Lunch
- French-speaking guide - Lunch - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine - Entry to Schindler’s Factory
Italian Guided Tour with Lunch
- Italian-speaking guide - Lunch - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine - Skip-the-line entry to Schindler’s Factory
Spanish Guided Tour with Lunch
- Spanish-speaking guide - Lunch - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine - Skip-the-line entry to Schindler’s Factory
English Guided Tour with Lunch
- English-speaking guide - Lunch - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine - Skip-the-line entry to Schindler’s Factory
Spanish Tour with Lunch
- **Discover Krakow’s top sites with a guide, lunch included** - Soanish-speaking guide - Lunch (Soup + Vegetarian or Meat main course) - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine - Skip-the-line entry to Oskar Schindler’s Factory
French Tour with Lunch
- **Discover Krakow’s top sites with a guide, lunch included** - French-speaking guide - Lunch (Soup + Vegetarian or Meat main course) - Round-trip AC transfers from meeting point - Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine - Skip-the-line entry to Oskar Schindler’s Factory
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