Krakow: Wawel Castle and Wieliczka Salt Mine 1 Day Guided Tour with Lunch
Visiting the Wawel Royal Castle we have the opportunity to feel and imagine what the backstage of the rulers' lives looked like. Discovering the secrets of the Castle will be an unforgettable lesson that will take you to the "golden times" of the Polish Kingdom. After the tour you will have a traditional Polish lunch (soup + main course). And after that you will be taken to Wieliczka. Wieliczka - a small town 10 km from Krakow, where one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe (700 years). The depth of the mine is 340 metres, the total length of corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometres. The tourist route is more than 3 km long and includes more than 20 halls, including the largest and unique St. Kinga's Church - the patroness of miners. The underground church is richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings and sculptures of saints carved out of salt. There is a special curative microclimate in the mine and at a depth of 135 m there is a sanatorium.
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What's included in Krakow: Wawel Castle and Wieliczka Salt Mine 1 Day Guided Tour with Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Wawel Royal Castle
The Wawel Hill is for Krakow what the Acropolis is for ancient Athens or the Capitol is for Rome. The rocky hill towering over the bank of the Vistula has been the seat of secular and church authorities for centuries, and today it is the most visited and one of the most important museums in Poland. It collects collections of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, militaria, porcelain and furniture.
Wawel Cathedral
The Wawel Cathedral of Saints Wenceslas and Stanisław is a Polish sanctuary. Almost all kings were crowned in the cathedral. There are also tombs of crowned heads, and the most prominent Poles also found their resting place. In the cathedral, we can find extremely rich museum collections.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Learn about the generations of miners who worked here at the mine and hear about the legends and facts that surround this incredible site. Listen to stories about Princess Kinga, and how she brought salt treasures to Polish lands, then admire the underground salt lakes at the mine and the beautifully illuminated halls that glisten and shine.
Inclusions
- A ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- A ticket to the Salt Mine
- Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition
- Transfer Krakow - Wieliczka - Krakow
- Drinks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. As the tour involves walking for the most part, please be wearing comfortable footwear.
- Please remember that it is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer.
- During important religious, state or jubilee events admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, or the bell tower may be suspended. In such circumstance, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point: on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. The guide with the "excursions.city" sign.
