From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tourist Route English Tour from Meeting Point
ID: GYG389472-O-705855
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a walking tour. Explore intricate underground chambers and admire landscapes that cannot be found above ground.
Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most treasured sites in Polish cultural history. Enjoy saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers, including the unique St Kinga's Chapel.
As you descend 800 steps into the mine, see where the miners left dozens of sculptures and bas-reliefs cut out of the salt. Learn about the past methods of salt extraction and mining techniques with your expert guide.
Discover 20 underground chambers in this UNESCO World Heritage Site before finishing your tour by taking the elevator up to the exit.
Highlights
- Visit a must-see UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage site
- Explore 20 chambers at up to 135 meters (443 feet) underground
- Gaze at some of the many sculptures and bas-reliefs cut out of the salt
- Learn interesting facts and information from your expert guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will need to be able to descend the 800 steps into the mine to take part in this tour
You will return to the surface by elevator
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your driver at the corner of Sławkowska and Pijarska street, in front of Alior Bank.
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.
