Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Trip from Krakow
- Location:Krakow, Poland
- Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2145IT4
Leave Krakow behind and spend a fascinating morning or afternoon touring the legendary Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. Along with the mine's historical importance, its carvings of fabulous figures, monuments and altarpieces have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.
Highlights
- Morning or afternoon trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow
- Guided walk through the salt mine
- Chapel of the Blessed Kinga
- Underground salt-mining exhibition
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Pickup and drop off from selected Krakow hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
Browse the gallery of recent Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Trip from Krakow photos submitted by actual, honest-to-goodness travelers on Viator.
Legend has it that the salt mines were part of the dowry of the Hungarian princess, Kinga, when she married Boleslaw the Shy over 700 years ago. You'll tour the richly ornamented Chapel of the Blessed Kinga and visit an underground salt-mining exhibition on Level 3.
Your guided tour takes you from 210 to 440 feet (64 to 135 meters) underground, passing through galleries and chambers on three levels. The guided walk consists of 20 monumental chambers joined by 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of pathways.
Entering the Wieliczka Salt Mine, you'll descend a 380-step staircase to Level 1. Although this walk is not strenuous and can be undertaken in ordinary footwear, it will need to be considered when booking this tour. The last stop on your visit to the mine is the souvenir shop and snack bar. From here, a lift carries you back to the surface.
Schedule Details
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
Select a month to view a calendar of availability and departure details.
Hotel Pickup:
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Krakow hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. Departure Time:
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Tour drops off at selected Krakow hotels. You will be advised on the day the closest drop off point to your hotel.
Tour and Pricing Options
Click the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible - we 100% guarantee it. Your currency is set to USD. Click here to change your currency.
Additional Information
- Local guide
- Admission ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum
- Guided walk through Wieliczka Salt Mine (elevator ride to the ground level on exit only)
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 45 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Was this information helpful?
We want to know what you think
Is there additional information we could provide to help you decide if this tour or activity is right for you?
Note: Do not use this link for customer support. Instead you must go to Customer Care.
Book before you go!
Trust the worldwide leader
- Save money & time
- Avoid disappointments!
- Flexible cancel policy - no fee for changes
- Customer care available 24/7
Since 1999, over 3 million travelers have experienced more with Viator!
Not expecting much of this excursion to be honest with you, but it is one of the most amazing ... Read more ›
NEIL C, February 2012
