Wieliczkafrom Cracovia

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour & Transport from Krakow & Tickets

4.2(315 reviews)5hFree cancellation

Description

During the tour you will have a chance to visit the twenty historic chambers connected by approximately 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) of passages. Descent into the mine is by staircase (380 steps) to the 1st Level (at a depth of 110 feet or 64 metres) and return to the surface is by lift up the Danilowicz shaft from the 3rd Level (at a depth of 443 feet or 135 meters). The whole tour lasts about 4-5 hours. You will spend around 2 hours in the Salt Mine.

Highlights

Historical Tours
Day Trips
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
Cultural Tours
Short term availability
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

What's included

Included

Local guide
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
Pick up from selected locations in Krakow City Center

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

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The Wieliczka Salt Mine is on UNESCO's 1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage due to its' importance in the history of mining. The mine is also notable for a long tradition of tourism. This famous breath-taking site has been visited over the centuries by Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Dimitri Mendeleev, Boleslaw Prus, Ignacy Paderewski, Pope John Paul II, and crowned heads of state, not to mention millions of people from all over the world. Included in the tour is a stunning "underground town" with lakes, passages, and the marvelous Saint Kinga Chapel. The whole tour lasts about 4-5 hours. You will spend around 2 hours in the Salt Mine. If you would like to take photos, you must purchase permission at the entrance to Saint Kinga's Chapel. During this tour there is no lunch break. After your arrival back in Krakow, you will be dropped off at your pick up point.
Admission included

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Meeting Point Option does NOT include hotel pickup. Meeting Point: K+R Coach Stop at ul. Starowiślna 65. Pick-up is provided from the Meeting Point chosen in the reservation. The exact pick-up time is subject to change & will be reconfirmed up to 1 day before the tour date.

Useful information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bringing luggage to the mine is not allowed with the exception of hand baggage. Hand baggage is considered to be luggage of maximum dimensions 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.
Temperature in the Mine is between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius
Hotel Pick-up includes pick-up from Selected Hotels in Krakow City Centre. If your hotel or accommodation is located outside of Krakow City Centre or is not accessible by bus/coach we will provide pick-up from the nearest available scheduled pick-up point. We will confirm your exact pick-up point and time up to 1 day before the tour date.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available

More than 1 day before100% refund
Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

Neonato0-4 anni
Bambino5-12 anni
€69
Giovane13-17 anni
€69
Adulto18-99 anni
€69

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Available options

Entry Ticket without transport
Tour in English Duration: 3 hours: Skip-the-Line Ticket for a Guided Tour without transportation from Krakow. Meeting Point: Car/bus parking located ul. Daniłowicza 7, 32-020 Wieliczka. Next to "Karczma Halit" Restaurant.
Meeting Point ul. Wielopole 2
Duration: 4 hours Tour with transportation Pick up in Krakow: Meeting Point: Kiss&Ride, Wielopole 2, 31-072 Kraków, Poland
Meeting Point Special Offer
Starting point: Kiss&Ride Tourist Pickup Point, Wielopole 2, 31-072 Kraków, Poland
Tour with Hotel Pickup
Duration: 5 hours Tour with transportation Pick up in Krakow : Pick up from Selected Hotels in Krakow City Center. Please choose your pick up point from the list provided. Pickup included