Wieliczka Salt Mine Best Value Shared Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Tour the remarkable and mysterious undergrounds of the "Wieliczka" Salt Mine, available with a guided group tour in English. The Wieliczka Salt Mine was listed as a UNESCO site as one of the first objects in the world. It is not surprising, therefore, that interest in sightseeing increases year by year. The charms of the Mine, its mysterious corridors, chambers, salt sculptures and underground lakes can be enjoyed all year round regardless of the weather. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most recognizable tourist attractions in Poland. About 1 million tourists visit every year. The origins of the mine date back to the Middle Ages. In the 16th century, the Wieliczka Salt Mine was the most profitable enterprise in Europe. Profits from salt extraction in the times of Casimir the Great constituted 30% of the entire kingdom's income. The mine draws the attention of many visitors thanks to the healing properties of salt.

Redemption Instructions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: make sure to wear comfortable shoes. The tour does not include the lift that takes you down. The journey begins with a descent down the Danilowicz Shaft to Level I of the mine. It is situated 64 m underground, thus the visitors have to walk down 380 stairs. The next levels lead the tour participants even deeper, i.e. 135 m underground. There are 800 steps along the whole route. After a short respite, visitors go up to the surface in a mining elevator. Please remember that it is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer. The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the main cannot exceed dimensions: 35x20x20 cm. Not wheelchair accessible.

Pickup Information

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Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Skip the tickets line

Hotel Pick-up & Hotel Drop-off

Official Museum Guide

All Fees and Taxes

Professional English-speaking driver

Exclusion

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

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

The temperature in the Salt Mine varies between 16-18 degrees Celsius throughout the year

Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10cm are not allowed on the museum grounds. You may store luggage in the vehicles free of charge.

A considerable amount of walking is involved

Not recommended for travelers suffering from claustrophobia