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Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip

Embark on a day trip to Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of the most-visited landmarks in Poland, and explore the subterranean salt-carved chapels and galleries with striking statues, chandeliers and altars.    

Embark on a day trip to Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of the most-visited landmarks in Poland, and explore the subterranean salt-carved chapels and galleries with striking statues, chandeliers and altars.    

Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip

Board a comfortable air-conditioned coach in the city centre. Admire the rural Polish landscape during the short ride to Wieliczka, located only 15km from Krakow.

Once you get to the UNESCO World Heritage site, follow your knowledgeable guide down 350 steps and into one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. Discover over 20 salt-chiseled rooms, some of which are beautifully decorated during the 3.5 kilometers (2.1 miles) walking-tour, as well as underground lakes, the tools and utensils used by the miners and curious salt-made sculptures and low reliefs.

While your guide explains how Wieliczka was transformed into a charming “underground village”, discover the Chapel of St. Kinga, a startling 54-meter temple decorated with large chandeliers and a beautiful altar.

At the end of the tour return to Krakow by bus.

Interesting facts about the Salt Mine

Although you will find out all about this unique masterpiece during the half-day trip, here is a list of curious facts about the mine:

  • Created by nature 15 million years ago.
  • The mine was opened in the thirteenth century and closed in 1978.
  • It receives over one million visitors per year.
  • Visited for the first time in the fifteenth century.
  • UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site in 1978.
  • The mine is over 300 kilometers long, with 3,000 chambers and 9 floors.
  • The guided tour of the Salt Mine includes 378 steps.

Auschwitz and Salt Mine tour

To save money and visit Krakow's two unmissable tours on the same day, click here to book our combo tour: Krakow Combo: Auschwitz and Salt Mine Tour

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Duration

3 hours - 4 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Return transportation from Krakow by bus

Professional English–speaking guide while in the mines

Admission to the Salt Mine

When to book?

You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Krakow Booking Show more

  • Krakow Booking

    Corporate name: ETG Poland s.c. Marcin Gil, Dariusz Żelazny

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - If i'm claustrophobic should I take this excursion?

    A - The visit to the salt mines could be traumatic for someone with claustrophobia. During the visit there are chambers, narrow corridors, salt chapels, and lakes, climbing down stairs and taking elevators.

  • Q - Is it possible to take this visit with a person in a wheelchair?

    A - The tour to the salt mines is not suitable for those in a wheelchair. There is a wheelchair accessible route, but this is different to the the regular salt mines tour.

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Straszewskiego 14.

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