From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Description
Uncover paths of the underground corridors during our half-day, 4- hour trip from Krakow where it all begins. After 30 - 40 minutes drive you will get to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and join English guide. The guide will bring you closer to the history of the place and will show you the most important places in the underground world. Guided tour in Wieliczka Salt Mine usually takes around 2 - 2.5 hrs. During the tour you will be able to visit St Kinga’s Chapel - 54 m long and almost 12 m high chapel resembles interiors of medieval wooden churches and is a real underground wonder with breathtaking chandeliers made of salt crystals, underground corridors and landscapes that cannot be seen on the surface saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers. On a standard touristic route visitor have to walk around 800 stairs - 400 at the entrance. After the tour our driver will drive you back to Krakow.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our tour starts with transportation from Krakow, either from your specified hotel or a meeting point of your choice. Salt Mine is located in Wieliczka, approximately 40 minutes away (20 km). All of our drivers hold the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. A friendly, English-speaking group leader will be available to assist you whenever needed. On-site you'll be introduced to a professional local guide, licensed by the Salt Mine. This applies only to options: Discounted guided tour Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup Guided tour from meeting point
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of Poland’s top attractions that's on UNESCO's World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage. The half-day skip-the-line tour departs from Krakow. Learn about the salt mine that is the best-preserved site of its type in the world. Opened in the 13th century, it has been in continuous operation since that time. Explore some of the 300 kilometers of hallways extending over 9 levels and reaching depths of 327 meters. See the chambers and chapels in the mine's underground city, including the famous St. Kinga Chapel, visited each year by more than a million tourists from all over the world.
At the end of the tour, you won’t be rushed. You’ll have at least a 15-minute break to visit a bookstore, or simply rest. After another 40 minutes of travel, you will be taken to Krakow.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For tours that include transportation, the exact pickup time depends on your accommodation address. You will receive confirmation of your scheduled pickup at least one day before the tour. Please note that the pickup time may vary by +/- 15 minutes from the time indicated on your Viator voucher.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes around 800 steps in total — you descend via stairs, while the return to the surface is by lift.
- 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.
- Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car.
- 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.
- Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacket
Reviews(1,155)
This is an amazing place. Don’t let the number of steps put you off. It’s only steps down & there’s a lift to go up. The walking is all on the flat too so very easy. Though you do walk a long way the place is definitely worth it. It’s fantastic.
Figo toor guide is the best , professional and kind
An excellent trip, fascinating. Michal was an excellent host/chauffeur. Highly recommended tour.
"Figo" was terrific , very knowledgeable and approachable, a great guide 😀
Firstly, out driver, Michael. What an utter legend! Great little facts as we were driving out of Krakow and again when we got to the mines. Then we had Agneiska (sorry if I spelt it wrong) a lovely lady who conducted our amazing tour. This was absolutely the most stunning place and all built before modern machinery. A must see!
Fabulous experience in Salt Mine. The driver was extra helpful and friendly. We have been highly impressed by our Tour guide Lucas who made so much effort for all.of the group members to feel comfortable, sharing his knowledge and fascinating stories with us all. I loved his sense of humour, he was very funny and our children remember everything what he said. We had fantastic time and I strongly recommend this company as it's professional, reliable and attentive to the need of every person.
Junior was a extremely friendly guy
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Junior was extremely friendly and made such a positive impression during your tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our services. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Great time! Easy and convenient.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time and found the experience easy and convenient. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our services. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
The guide was very nice and at the same time competent. The tour leader was very helpful and punctual.
From our pick up, to the tour guide at the salt mine, and the trip back.. everything was outstanding!!!
