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
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Salt DwarfLots of really good statues in here. This one was almost clear, and lit from within.Photo by: JON HUnited Kingdom, 06 2010 -
MINAS DE SALASCENSOR VERTIGINOSOPhoto by: JULIAN P04 2013 -
MINAS DE SALLAGO SUBTERRANEOPhoto by: JULIAN P04 2013 -
MINAS DE SALESCALERAS DE COLORESPhoto by: JULIAN P04 2013 -
MINAS DE SAL300 KM. DE GALERIASPhoto by: JULIAN P04 2013 -
MINAS DE SAL400 PELDAÑOSPhoto by: JULIAN P04 2013 -
The Last SupperWieliczka Salt MinePhoto by: Tracy R12 2012 -
The PopeWieliczka Salt MinePhoto by: Tracy R12 2012 -
Saltmine from the outside - ...This is the outside. Don't fret about the line.Photo by: JON HUnited Kingdom, 06 2010 -
Staircase - Wieliczka Salt ...This is what 350 stairs look like going straight down, and down, and down. Don't worry, they are really very easy and ...Photo by: JON HUnited Kingdom, 06 2010 -
Cathedral - KrakowMust be seen to be believed.Photo by: JON HUnited Kingdom, 06 2010 -
Shrine - KrakowOne of many shrines within the cathedral... all carved right out of the salt.Photo by: JON HUnited Kingdom, 06 2010 -
salt minesAn amazing trip and tour, one that i will never forget..will do again!Photo by: Anonymous04 2010 -
Sculpture in Salt MineOne of the first tour stopsPhoto by: Jennifer WUSA, 11 2009 -
Salt ChandelierMade of salt!Photo by: Jennifer WUSA, 11 2009 -
A chapel altarMid-tourPhoto by: Jennifer WUSA, 11 2009 -
St. Kinga's ChapelHighlight of the tourPhoto by: Jennifer WUSA, 11 2009 -
Pope John Paul IICarved of saltPhoto by: Jennifer WUSA, 11 2009 -
Useful Information
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
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.
Reviewed by ronald p, April 2013
This was a very interesting trip so much to take in what a talented people the salt miners were.
Reviewed by John S, April 2013
Excellent local organisation, and a great relief to escape from the Siberian weather above ground. Amazing sights to be seen all of which engendered a previously unfelt respect for men who after their working day toil found time to carve out such exceptional religous images. A lifetime highlight!
