Duration
Open today
Guided tour
Transfers available
Discover the fascinating history of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an underground wonderland full of incredible salt sculptures, chambers, and unique artworks.
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Explore the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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With a professional guide by your side, delve into the history and significance of the Salt Mines.
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Enjoy hassle-free transfers to and from the attraction.
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Delight in a ride on an original elevator used through the centuries by miners.
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Get a chance to purchase some unique souvenirs made from rock salt at the attraction.
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Munch on the delicious contents of the lunch box included in your ticket, offering vegetarian and meat options.
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Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
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Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
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Entry tickets
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Tour with a professional guide (English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian)
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Audio equipment rental
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Food (ham, cheese, or hummus sandwich)
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Snacks (fruit & chocolate) and water
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- Photo permission (10 PLN fee paid on the spot)
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Located about 16 kilometers to the south of Kracow, this 5-hour experience takes you deep into the Wieliczka Salt Mine with round-trip transfers and a guided underground tour.
Getting started
You will be picked up from your hotel or the nearest pick-up point and can enjoy a relaxing ride to the attraction.
What to expect
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Features:
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See all the excavated holes, ramps, galleries, chambers, and shafts along a special tourist route.
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Explore a route located approximately 135 meters below ground level.
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Descend 800 stairs to reach the starting point of the tour.
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Accompany your guide throughout the experience and gain insight into the salt mine.
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Follow a route that stretches approximately 2 kilometers and takes about 3 hours to explore.
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What to bring
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Wear comfortable shoes, as the experience involves extensive walking and descending 800 stairs.
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Wear warm clothing, as temperatures inside the salt mine can be as low as 14 to 16°C.
What's not allowed
- Bags larger than 35 x 20 x 20 cm are not permitted inside the attraction.
Accessibility
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This experience involves extensive walking and descending 800 stairs.
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Visitors must return to the surface by elevator.
Additional information
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Hotel pickup is available from central Krakow hotels. Guests staying outside the city center or in restricted-access areas will be assigned the nearest possible pickup point.
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The exact pickup location and time will be provided by the tour operator at least one day before the tour.
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Visitors may be subject to personal and bag security checks before entry.
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The sightseeing tour takes place in a group.
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The salt mine is closed on January 1, during Easter, November 1, and December 24–25.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 30 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Hotel Transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
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While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.
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Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Cracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
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On the day of the tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 30 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
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