Guided Tours

From Krakow: Bochnia Salt Mine Half-Day Tour with Guide & Underground Boat & Train Rides

Experience the historic Bochnia Salt Mine with an underground boat ride, a mining train adventure, and a visit to the enchanting St. Kinga Chapel.

Discover Bochnia Salt Mine on this 6-hour guided tour from Krakow, with unique experiences such as underground rafting and a mining train ride.

Benefit from convenient hotel pick-ups and drop-offs with an engaging audio guide in English, making your journey seamless and informative.

Unveil the mysteries of Bochnia Salt Mine with an exciting boat ride and mining train, exploring tales of kings, Genoese owners, and ancient miners!

Enter the St. Kinga Chapel, where a pristine salt floor meets dazzling chandeliers and exquisite salt sculptures, creating a breathtaking atmosphere.

Did you know? The mine's unique microclimate, filled with sodium chloride and magnesium salt aerosols, offers therapeutic benefits that can boost respiratory health.

Half-day Bochnia Salt Mine guided tour

Polish-speaking guide

Audio guide in English

Access to multimedia exhibits

Hotel pickup & drop-off

Underground boat expedition

Mining train ride

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Step back in time at Bochnia Salt Mine

Your adventure starts with a swift hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive to Bochnia. Upon arrival, dive into the labyrinthine tunnels with a professional guide and an English audio guide, setting the stage for a discovery-filled experience. Hop aboard the mining train first, meandering through the intricate network of tunnels and revelling in stunning views deep within the earth.

From boat rides to chapels!

Next, gear up for an exclusive underground boat ride, exploring the mine's unique flooded passageways. Immerse yourself in an interactive museum showcase, unveiling the intriguing history and traditional extraction techniques of salt mining. Visit the St. Kinga Chapel, located within the Bochnia Salt Mine, a true masterpiece of salt artistry. Entirely carved from salt, this stunning chapel is a testament to the creativity and devotion of the miners who crafted it. Its intricate sculptures, sparkling salt crystal chandeliers, and awe-inspiring altar make it a remarkable work of art, seamlessly blending faith and craftsmanship. Beyond its role as a sacred space for worship, the chapel serves as a cultural landmark, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the ingenuity required to create such a remarkable structure in the depths of the earth. The interplay of light on the salt surfaces further enhances the chapel's ethereal beauty, captivating all who enter.

The tour wraps up with a convenient drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day spent unearthing stories etched in the heart of the Bochnia Salt Mine.

What to bring

It’s recommended to bring comfortable shoes and clothes.

Bring along a bottle of water and snacks.

What’s not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Keep in mind alcohol is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Safety is a priority. So, this experience is not suitable for claustrophobic individuals and children under 4 years of age.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Please note that the temperature in the mine is around 14-16°C all year round. Dress accordingly.

There are food points available in the mine.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.