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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour & Transport from Krakow & Tickets

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On average, this is booked 30 (0) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Salt Mine Entrance Fee Included in some Options
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
  • Option "Meet-up: Ticket to-be-paid" does not include entrance ticket.
  • Optional: Snacks, Beverages, Souvenirs, Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Hotel Pickup: Ticket In-Price”.

Pickup details

Hotel Pick-up includes pick-up from Selected Hotels in Krakow City Centre. If your hotel or accommodation is outside Krakow City Centre or not accessible by bus/coach, we will pick you 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.

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Meeting point

For the options “Meet-up: Ticket to-be-paid” and “Meeting Point: Ticket In-Price”.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Krakow

Meeting Point: Wielopole 2, Kraków. Arrive here 10 minutes before your scheduled departure. Meet your fellow travellers and the driver.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wieliczka Salt Mine

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Krakow

Return to the starting point to end your trip.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour & Transport from Krakow & Tickets?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Professional guide
  • Salt Mine Entrance Fee Included in some Options
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
  • Pick up from selected locations in Krakow City Center
  • Local guide
  • Option "Meet-up: Ticket to-be-paid" does not include entrance ticket.
  • Optional: Snacks, Beverages, Souvenirs, Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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