From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Guide From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour in English
ID: GYG257027-444612
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover one of the largest and oldest salt mines in Europe, which dates back to the 13th century. From Krakow, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed salt mine of Wieliczka to learn about its rich history and explore its fascinating interior.
The trip starts with pickup from a central location in Krakow and travels out of the city to the nearby town of Wieliczka. The small town is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Listed 13th century salt mine, which is one of the largest and oldest in Europe, and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Upon arrival at the mine, meet your guide and begin the journey deep underground to a depth of 327 meters. With your expert guide, explore the vast and fascinating expanse of the salt mine's interior, which is home to numerous underground rooms, corridors, chapel, halls, sculptures and more.
Learn about the generations of miners who worked here at the mine and hear about the legends and facts that surround this incredible site. Listen to stories about Princess Kinga, and how she brought salt treasures to Polish lands, then admire the underground salt lakes at the mine and the beautifully illuminated halls that glisten and shine. At the end of the tour, bid your guide farewell and board the bus back to Krakow.
Highlights
- Explore numerous underground rooms, corridors, lakes, and chapels at the salt minee
- Marvel at the amazing creations of nature and man
- Hear about the legends and facts related to the history of the salt mine and Polish culture
- Admire incredible sculptures created from salt
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet at the bus park at 7 Powisle Street, across from the Sheraton Grand Hotel Krakow. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
