Krakow: Half-Day Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour by Minibus
ID: GYG383052-691533
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Embark on a half-day adventure from Krakow to the UNESCO listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. With your guide discover the wonders of this underground attraction, marvel at its chapels and tunnels, and learn about its impressive mining history.
Enjoy pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned minibus, then leave the busy city of Krakow behind as you head towards the picturesque town of Wieliczka. After approximately 40 minutes, arrive in the town and enjoy a short break while you listen to your guide’s fascinating stories.
Next, descend 140 meters below ground as you discover the UNESCO listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, famous for its unique mining history. Explore the mine with your knowledgeable guide, and admire the impressive salt lakes, carved rocks, chapels, and tunnels.
After at least two hours exploring the mine, head back up to ground level. Enjoy a short visit to the Salt Mine Museum then pickup some gifts from the onsite souvenir shop. Finally, relax on the minibus as you return to your city hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the UNESCO listed Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Travel 140 meters below ground to explore the attraction
- Admire the underground salt lakes, chapels, and tunnels
- Learn about Wieliczka's impressive mining history
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minibus
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will walk a distance of approximately 3.5km
• The temperature underground is 17-18 degrees celsius, so please dress accordingly
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Wait on the sidewalk in front of your hotel 10 minutes before the activity starts. Your driver will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup 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.
