Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option Discount Tickets

Overview

Uncover paths of the underground corridors during our half-day, 4- hour trip from Krakow where it all begins. After 30 - 40 minutes drive you will get to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and join English guide. The guide will bring you closer to the history of the place and will show you the most important places in the underground world. Guided tour in Wieliczka Salt Mine usually takes around 2 - 2.5 hrs. During the tour you will be able to visit St Kinga’s Chapel - 54 m long and almost 12 m high chapel resembles interiors of medieval wooden churches and is a real underground wonder with breathtaking chandeliers made of salt crystals, underground corridors and landscapes that cannot be seen on the surface saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers. On a standard touristic route visitor have to walk around 800 stairs - 400 at the entrance. After the tour our driver will drive you back to Krakow.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Redemption Instructions

1. The tour begins with 400 steps down and includes over 800 stairs in total. Some passages are narrow and may feel claustrophobic. The return to the surface is by the authentic miners lift. 2. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended 3. Not recommended for participants who become easily claustrophobic. There are some very narrow paths inside the salt mine and this may be difficult for some. 4. Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car. 5. There is no minimum age to experience the activity, however, children should be capable of walking unassisted or be carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby strollers are not allowed underground. 6. Not wheelchair accessible 7. Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacket 8. Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. 9. The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions 10. Please note: the Viator voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the salt mine. 11. Your tour leader will take care of redemption of entrance ticket to the Museum 12. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time

Pickup Information

For tours that include transportation, the exact pickup time depends on your accommodation address. You will receive confirmation of your scheduled pickup at least one day before the tour. Please note that the pickup time may vary by +/- 15 minutes from the time indicated on your Viator voucher.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Authentic miners lift ride to the surface

Visit to the underground salt cathedral

Professional guide

Hotel pickup (if option wth hotel pick up selected)

Insurance

Skip-the-line entrance ticket

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes around 800 steps in total — you descend via stairs, while the return to the surface is by lift.

Not recommended for participants who become easily claustrophobic. There are some very narrow paths inside the salt mine and this may be difficult for some.

Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car.

There is no minimum age to experience the activity, however, children should be capable of walking unassisted or be carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby strollers are not allowed underground.

Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacket