Krakow Salt Mine Tour
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Krakow Salt Mine Tour
Krakow Salt Mine Tour
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Why this tour & what you will see?
Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best form of time travel for history buffs. It’s visited for the breathtaking views and health benefits induced by its naturally filtered saline microclimate. During the tour, you will have a chance to explore a salt mine that was in constant use from the 1300s to 2007 and, through looking at the artwork etched into the rock, you will get a sense of what it felt like to be a miner hundreds of years ago. Apparently, if you lick the walls at any given point of the tour, they will be salty. Not that we’ve tried it…
What you will see
- St. Kinga's Chapel
- Underground passages
- Salt chambers and sculptures
- Mining tools & machines
- Saline corridors & passages
- Genuine saline lakes
What is included?
- Transport from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Entry ticket
- Headphones
- Wieliczka Salt Mine tour with museum licensed english speaking guide
- Extra free time after the tour (various depending on a tour option)
- Transport back to Krakow
- Standard language: English. Other languages: French, Italian, Spanish, German available on request.
- FREE cancellation 5 days or more before your tour date & no hidden fees
- Travel with confidence. Booking your holiday with an ABTA Member means that you’ll be able to relax safe in the knowledge that you’ve booked with a reputable travel company. Escape2poland's ABTA numbers: Y6587, P7370.
Tour Schedule
- Morning or Afternoon Pickup (between 8:00-10:00 or 13:00-15:00)
Begin your tour from the centrally-located pickup point at the time selected while booking. Consider upgrading the tour for more convenient pickup directly from your hotel. - Transport to Wieliczka
Approx. 60-Minute transport to Salt Mine on a comfortable bus. Van up to eight passengers or private transport only for you and your party available while booking. - Tour
After arrival at Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum, you will meet your guide, descend into the mine, and begin your tour. - Free time
After the tour, we provide a few minutes for you to grab a coffee, look at souvenirs, or even buy some locally-produced salt. - Transport back to Krakow
We take you back to Krakow so that you can spend the evening as you like.
ATTENTION: The Salt Mine Tour for people with walking disabilities is not available in 2020.
The minimum number of people is 4. In the case of the smaller group, the tour may be cancelled.
Krakow Salt Mine Tour is also available in Packages
Before you visit
Where is the meeting point for the Salt Mine tour? 
Standard meeting point for the tour is located in the Jewish District, Starowiślna 65, Krakow.
Is Wieliczka Salt Mine far from Krakow?
Wieliczka Salt Mine is located around 8 miles from the center of Krakow.
How long will the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour last?
The journey from Krakow to the Salt Mine takes around 30-50 minutes, depending on the traffic. The sightseeing takes between 1,5 h and 2 hours (including some free time after the tour). Before heading back to Krakow again, please keep in mind, that you might queue for up to 15-30 minutes to use the authentic mine lift.
Do I need to pay for the entrance tickets to the Salt Mine?
All entrance fees and tickets are already included in the price of the tour. There are no hidden costs.
Is the whole Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour underground?
Yes, the whole Salt Mine tour takes place underground in the chambers and passages of the old mine.
What kind of clothes should we wear?
It might be chilly underground so please have some warm clothes for the tour. The temperature in Wieliczka Salt Mine is usually around 14 degrees Celcius.
I'm an elderly person, will I need to walk a lot?
The tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties as it requires ascending and descending long staircases.
Can we take pictures in the Salt Mine?
To take pictures at the Salt Mine, visitors need to make an additional payment of 10PLN (around 2 GBP).
How long does the salt mine tour from Krakow take?
The tour itself lasted around 2 hours. It might take another 15-30 minutes to make your way up using the lift, depending on the number of visitors.
Will there be a break during the tour?
Yes, the first break is after one (1) hour of sightseeing, during which you can get some snacks or go to the toilet. The other break is after the tour is finished, you have around 10-15 minutes to use the toilet or buy some souvenirs in the mine's gift shop.
Can children visit the Salt Mine?
Yes, children of all ages can visit the Salt Mine. Please note that there are about 700 steps to descend. It is advisable to leave the prams at the luggage room located above ground.
Can we visit the salt mine without guide's assistance?
For your safety and mine security, all visits to the Salt Mine are made only with a guide's assistance.
Is it true that the air in the Wieliczka Salt Mine has healing properties?
Yes. The saline microclimate is free of allergens, bacteria, and fungi. For those interested, you can even spend the night in the wonderful, healthy air in the centuries old mine.
Is there a lift I can use to go down into the mine with instead of stairs?
There is a specific tour catering to the physically impaired and/or handicapped. Just mention it when making your reservation with us! The lift is available ONLY for people who are disabled or have walking difficulties. Otherwise, a surcharge for using the lift applies. The availability of the lift can only be confirmed on the day of the tour and it cannot be booked in advance. The lift will take you to the -1 level, to get to -2 level, you must to take the stairs. Once the tour is finished, all groups go up by a lift located the -2 level.
Do you offer the lowest price guarantee?
Yes, we do! Escape2Poland is all about getting our customers the best price out there. If you happen to find the same activity at a lower price, we will refund you the difference promptly. Please mind that the activity’s components must match the offer on our website and the same cancellation policy. That’s not all! Thanks to the promotions we run time and again, you can lower the price at checkout using special discount codes.
Why do the prices differ by day or from the last time I checked the website?
Two factors influence the prices on our website. One of them is the date you book the activity for. If you book at short notice, the prices may be higher. Another factor is availability – the number of seats or spots we have for a given tour. The higher the availability we have, the better the price you get.
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Diego
Guide was excellent and really knew his stuff
Valentina
The guide was fantastic, the mini bus man was fantastic and the tour was fantastic, i felt you as a company could not do anything to better the experience
Deborah
The driver was very nice and on time. I was very impressed with the guide whose name is unknown. He was very knowledgeable, spoke English well and could articulate the events in a manner that was clear, engaging and interesting. He was very serious but very good. I really liked him and learned a lot. It was an enriching experience.
Gillian
Our guide was a lovely lady who spoke excellent English and extremely well informed
Jean
Excellant tour.