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Tours/Bucharest/Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova

Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova

4.9(12)Bucharest6 hours
TRIPADVISOR4.9(12)
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova
Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova

At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Price from
$236 / person
Location
Bucharest, Romania
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 12 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
RO MAGNA TOUR EXPRESS

Description

Slanic Prahova salt mine is situated about 100 km from Bucharest and it is a recognized destination for balneal and touristic activities since 1853, when it was declared a tourist destination of national interest in Romania. You will be pick up from the hotel by guide and travel to Slanic Prahova Salt Mine. The saline had therapeutic effects on health. When you finish your visit, you will have lunch at Hotel Roberto Slanic Prahova and return to Bucharest. On your way, you will visit Lavender Garden and you will see a 500 years old tree. This is the perfect destination for a one-day trip far away from the crowded capital.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
10:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 18+)
$236
Child (ages 2–17)
$222

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova

Pickup included

Itinerary

Unirea Salt Mine
Admission included60 min

Guide Information

Prahova County
30 min

- Lavender Garden - 500 years old tree

Cathedral of Ploiesti
Pass by

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Guide - English
Access to Slanic Prahova salt mine
*You can see Lavender Garden only if it is open in the period you choose for the tour.
Not included
Personal expenses (souvenirs, meals and drinks etc).

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up from any hotel or location from Bucharest.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9
12 reviews
5
11
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0

How it compares in Bucharest

  • Starting price $236 is 48% above the typical $159 for tours of similar length in Bucharest

Excurgo comparison of 1,314 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova take?

Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.

How much does Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova cost?

Prices start at $236 per person for this Bucharest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM.

How much does Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova cost for children?

Children aged 2–17 pay from $222, adults from $236.

Can I cancel Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel or location from Bucharest. Pickup points include Passion club, Casa Victor.

What languages is Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Salt Mine - Slanic Prahova worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by RO MAGNA TOUR EXPRESS.

Reviews(12)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

M
mondo199
September 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Really Ok

Beautiful experience. Really fantastic ...I recommend wearing a jacket ))

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gabrielapE3679FE
July 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
History, art, relaxation, fun in a single park

A must-visit! Little known abroad, with a depth of about 260 meters and a height of about 15 meters, the salt mine is an ideal place for those who have respiratory problems, especially allergic rhinitis; the effect is visible after just 5 hours. Inside there is a planetarium, a terrace where they sell coffee, hot chocolate, two shops, one for fun types of kitchen salt and other souvenirs and another for snacks, a children's play area, a space for soccer and basketball, relaxation zones, a 7-9 D projection space, a photography exhibition and a museum, various historical sculptures

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ChrisSavageAngle
April 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must-see attractions

With Eddie Tour (reviewed) and which I highly recommend, we did this second stop. From my downtown hotel, we are 100 km away to reach the destination. Considering the traffic, if it goes well, it takes at least 2 hours to go, in fact under normal conditions. Once you have made your ticket, you get on one of the minibuses available, with about 12/14 seats and leave for the mine. The arrival point is 200 meters underground, so it will take 7 minutes to get there, with the bus not even going so slowly, quite the contrary. Arrived you enter after a few meters you are in front of a unique beauty. The landslides of the time, varied the color of the walls, which as seen in the picture, makes multiple. With 50 meters high, despite being underground the cellphones take very well, you breathe a special air (they bring people here even sick) and beneficial and there is a fairly pleasant temperature (in my case 12 degrees, outside 23 that day, with the sun). The obligatory route will make you see different things, such as history, training and as you go deeper, you will notice many other details. Inside there are, board games, inflatables, virtual reality, a bar, a emporium and so on. The stillness you breathe is palpable and is a real sight for the eyes. The ride was relaxing and there was the opportunity to relax on some sofas with large pillows at the beginning of the route. What about, an experience to try once in a lifetime.

T
traveller2australia
January 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Terrific day trip from Bucharest (except for the traffic jams).

Slanic salt mine is around 100 kilometres north of Bucharest which took just under 2.5 hours due to traffic jams and one 'comfort stop'. Naturally, there were traffic jams both coming and going - 'the Government will finish the new road ONE day - no set date'. Once at the site, we boarded a ‘mine’ bus and were taken underground to 208 metres below the surface – it took 7 and ½ minutes to get there from the car park. HUGE caverns have been dug out of the salt – amazing patterns and salt ‘waterfalls’ along with a souvenir shop, kids games, dodgem cars etc – all with a constant temperature of 12 degrees – quite pleasant. All very impressive. Caught the next bus back to the surface and had two Coke’s at the restaurant (credit card!) while waiting for the others to return. We left at 1:40 to come back with one ‘comfort’ stop & got back to the Grand Hotel Bucharest at 4:10 (2.5 hours for 100km with a quick stop & slow

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Naddaf2022
September 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful experience

It is 100 km north of Bucharest, in a beautiful hilly area. Travellers are accompanied to the salt mine by minibuses, through narrow tunnels, the route is very stimulating. You reach a depth of 208 m, where there is about 60/70% humidity; underneath you need to put a sweatshirt. The caves are really Amazing, very high and imposing wall with streaks of white / gray / black, which leave the visitor breathless for their beauty. It is interesting the cave where there are statues, always made of rooms representing Romanian historical figures and also the emperor Trajan. If you are in those parts, a visit is worth it 🥰

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Fadlo N
September 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A work of art

Travelers must be accompanied to the mine with buses of a few people at a time, the route is very impressive and also exciting, you pass in the narrow tunnels, just to get the means through. There are 5 caves to visit, the walls are very high that make an impression of wonder and majesty, the colors of various shades give in turn, incredibly magical appearance. You go down to 208 meters deep with humidity of 70%, below you have to keep a sweatshirt on. The most interesting cave is where the various statues of Romanian historical figures are located. The mine is north of Bucharest 100 km.

R
Road28875217150
November 4, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
007 film

Huge! It can be appeared in 007 film. Lots of mini bus service. Cafe inside. Many children play area, like bouncy castle and go-cart track, etc.

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Climber63092470157
August 23, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Pahova Salt Mines and SERVE Winery, Chictura , Romania

A day with Petre today in our trip to the salt mine in Prahova and the SERVE Winery in Chictura, both in Romania was immensely satisfying. Petre's easy going nature and the knowledge of the places made our trip into an amazing experience. The seven hours with him brought out some interesting exchanges of knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend the services of Petre for those planning to visit Romania. We for sure plan to be back in Sep 2025 and will visit some other places which we missed out with Petre around. Thank you Petre. Stsy blessed.

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ungureanufamily
August 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Gigantic

Visit with the whole family, Just huge and beautiful! Few people so a quiet visit, visit 1h-1h30 in a cool and dry atmosphere.

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Relax677582
June 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A must-see attraction!

AMAZINGLY HUGE! The salt mine was nothing like I had expected because I had not seen any photos prior to visiting. They drive you deep into the mountain in a van. When you walk into the mine itself, you are free to roam around as long as you wish. It is a huge place with beautiful patterns in the salt walls and ceilings. There is a small gift shop (if they used their imaginations a bit more, there are a lot of items they could sell, but it is limited to mostly cooking seasonings. That is quite disappointing.),cafes, and lots of places for kids to play. It is quite different from any other salt mine that I have been in before. It is a very popular attraction and a must-see if you are in the area.

$236/ person
4.9(12)
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEN
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