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Wieliczka Salt Mine - Guided Tour in English with Hotel Pickup

4 hours

Moderate

Visit the underground Wieliczka Salt Mine! See the world-class monument with your own eyes and experience an unforgettable adventure underground.
An unforgettable trip to Wieliczka from Krakow! Discover the heritage of material culture and the richness of inanimate nature while strolling through this unique monument on a global scale. In 1978 the salt mine was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Wieliczka was then the leading producer of salt in Poland.  Salt brewed on an industrial scale was produced in Wieliczka until 1996.  Now the mine is still an active mining plant, with a unique culture, art and traditions dating back many centuries. During our organized tour, the tour in the mine takes about 2.5 hours, and the drive from Krakow to Wieliczka takes up to 40 minutes. The entire tour usually takes about 4 hours.
What's included?
  • Parking fees
  • Entry tax
  • Entry or admission fee
  • WiFi
  • Pick-up/drop off at all central Krakow hotels and apartments (if option selected)
  • Transportation by modern Mercedes minibus with Wi-Fi access
  • 2.5-hour guided tour at the Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • Insurance
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket
  • Permission to take photos
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food & drinks

- Elevator use is unavailable during the descend.

Please note
    • This tour is not recommended for anyone with claustrophobia
    • The sightseeing route for wheelchair users is different than the main tourist route through the mine
    • This guided tour has a maximum size of 40 guests in Wieliczka Salt Mine
    What to bring


      • Comfortable shoes
      • Warm clothing (the temperature inside the mine is constant : plus 17 degrees Celsius