Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG88085-124250
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit one of the largest underground mining museums in the world, where white gold, as salt was called, was extracted from the ground. Skip the lines at Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most fascinating and popular of all Polish monuments.
Discover the wonders of the salt city on a 2.5-hour visit. The tour starts with a descent down the stairs to a depth of 64 meters! The micro-climate of the mine, by the way, has a beneficial impact on visitors who suffer from asthma and allergies.
You’ll be led through a number of chambers and see underground lakes, shrines, and salt monuments. The underground labyrinth covers 9 levels at 64 to 327 meters below the surface of the earth.
Nearly 2,400 chambers are connected with sidewalks, for a total length of 245km. The mine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1978.
The first tourist trail in Wieliczka was established at the turn of the 19th century. The trail leads through numerous drifts and galleries where evidence of mining activity has been preserved. You’ll also see examples of sacred art and themed compositions relating to the history of the mine and legends surrounding it.
Wieliczka is also home to the world's largest mining heritage museum, with a collection of unique pieces of mining equipment reflecting the development of mining techniques from the Middle Ages until today.
The tour ends at a level that’s 135 meters below the surface, and you’ll return to the surface by elevator.
Highlights
- Enjoy admission to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Explore the salt mine with a local expert guide
- Marvel at the breathtaking underground galleries, chambers and lakes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The temperature in the mine is constant (about 14 Celsius), so warm clothing is recommended, even in the summer
• There are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the beginning
• Please note that this tour does not include routes accessible for wheelchairs
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Arrive at Wieliczka ticket office (ul. Daniłowicza 10 32-020 Wieliczka. GPS: 49.9831029°N, 20.0556922°E) at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Please note that the local partner will send you a confirmation number one day before your activity. It must be presented at the ticket office and exchanged for a direct entry ticket.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
