Wieliczka: Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-line Ticket French Guided Tour Ticket
ID: GYG550904-O-956903
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit one of the largest underground mining museums in the world with a skip-the-line entry ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Follow your guide through an underground world of chambers and lakes.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wieliczka Salt Mine with this guided tour with skip-the-line entry tickets included. Uncover the highlights of this massive salt mining complex, reaching a depth of 135 meters below the surface of the mine.
Breeze past long lines with a skip-the-line ticket. Discover the wonders of a salt mine with a guided tour. Start with a descent down the stairs to 64 meters underground. Experience the micro-climate of the mine which is thought to be beneficial for people with asthma and allergies.
Follow your guide through a number of chambers and see underground lakes, shrines, and monuments carved from salt. Pass through numerous drifts and galleries where traces of preserved mining activity are evident.
See examples of sacred art and themed compositions relating to the history of the mine and the legends surrounding it. Visit one of the world's largest mining heritage museums to see a collection of unique pieces of mining equipment from the Middle Ages.
End your tour ends at a level that’s 135 meters below the surface, before heading up by elevator.
Highlights
- Experience the micro-climate of a massive underground metropolis
- Visit the World Heritage-listed salt mine with skip-the-line tickets
- Explore breathtaking underground galleries, chambers, and lakes
- Witness a collection of unique mining equipment from the Middle Ages
- Discover the wonders of the mine by descending 135m underground
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
Students and senior citizens are required to present a valid photo ID with a date of birth to receive a discount
The meeting point is located behind the gate of the main entrance to the Salt Mine from Danilowicza Street. A coordinator with the logo of DiscoverCracow will be waiting for you on-site.
Next to the monument is a souvenir shop and a café.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
