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Book this guided tour of Poland's underground wonder, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with skip-the-line tickets and transfers.
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Skip the lines to explore Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its sprawling salt labyrinths, salt carvings, and rich salt mining history.
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Walk through 20 salt chambers as your expert guide shares stories about the salt mine’s patrons, the miners' lives, and exhibits.
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Admire stunning features like intricate salt sculptures, life-sized figurines, serene subterranean lakes, and the shimmering St. Kinga's Chapel, carved entirely from salt.
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Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle from a centrally located meeting point or your hotel in Krakow.
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Fun fact: Known for its unique acoustics, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has hosted concerts, theater performances, and even weddings in its underground halls.
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Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Expert English, German, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish-speaking guide (based on the option selected)
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Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from the meeting point or hotel (based on the option selected)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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You'll skip the long queues outside the mine and head deep underground with your guide to uncover the wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Discovering the stunning chambers and salt masterpieces
Begin your tour at the Danilowicz Shaft, the entrance of the mine. With an expert guide, explore 22 dazzling chambers, including the Stanisław Staszic Chamber, Weimar Chamber, and the Chamber of Casimir the Great, all carved from salt. Walking through different chambers and tunnels, you’ll listen to fascinating insights about the mine’s mining history and legends from the guide. In the salt chambers, you'll come across intricate salt sculptures, an underground lake, and the magnificent Chapel of St. Kinga, also crafted by the miners entirely from salt. More highlights include the 'Last Supper' bas-relief and exquisite salt creations like chandeliers, altarpieces, and life-sized figures, all showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail.
A rejuvenating experience
Throughout your tour, you'll breathe in the mineral-rich air of the salt chambers, known for its role in promoting lung health. At the end of your tour, shop for unique rock salt souvenirs, spices, and salt-based cosmetics at the mine’s gift store.
What to bring
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Bring a light jacket as the mine stays cold at around 14-16°C.
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Wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of walking involved.
What's not allowed
- Large luggage is not allowed inside the mine, except for hand baggage with maximum dimensions of 35cmx20cmx20cm.
Accessibility
- This tour is only partly wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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This tour is not recommended for participants with walking disabilities as there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start.
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A moderate level of physical fitness is required to comfortably navigate the tour.
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The tour is also not recommended for individuals with claustrophobia, as the experience takes place in enclosed underground spaces.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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