From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Pick-up
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.
Options
Discounted Guided Tour
Availability : This is an offer with a limited number of tickets.
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Salt Mine with transportation from the central meeting point.
Starting point:
Floriana Straszewskiego 17, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
What's included in From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Pick-up
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Krakow
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
Wieliczka Salt Mine
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.
Krakow
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 a designated address in Krakow.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Fuel surcharge and insurance
- WiFi access
- Permission to take photos
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option wth hotel pick up selected)
- Food and drinks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes over 800 stairs.
- 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. Once you have begun the tour there is no possibility to shorten your visit or turn back.
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The exact pickup time depends on your accommodation address. You will be informed of your exact pickup at least the day before the tour starts. Pick up time differ from the one stated on the Viator voucher +/- 15 min.
Meeting / End Points
- This meeting point applies only to the "Skip-the-line ticket only" option. Please wait at the UNECSO Monument (in front of the building with the "Szyb Daniłowicza" sign 5 minutes before your chosen time. You will meet our local host there, who will assist you with the entrance.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes over 800 stairs. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • 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. Once you have begun the tour there is no possibility to shorten your visit or turn back. • Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car. • Photography is allowed if a photo pass is purchased • 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. • Not wheelchair accessible • Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacketDue to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Please note: the Viator voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the salt mine. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.