Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Tickets + Transfers from Krakow
At a glance
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Tickets + Transfers from Krakow is a 1h – 5h guided experience in Krakow, Poland, operated by Legendary Krakow. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,093 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $67.37 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Some options include a two-way private transfer, Some options include entrance tickets and a guided tour, Some options include Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point Departure.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 1,093 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 5h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the underground world, its secrets and legends by visiting Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of precious treasures in the cultural history of Poland. Until now it has been visited by over 40 million tourists from all over the world and in 1978 it was inscribed in the UNESCO list of world's heritage sites. Along the tourist route you will have a chance to visit around 20 gorgeous chambers, see saline lakes, tools and machines used for the process of mining and works of art: dozens of exquisite sculptures and bas-reliefs carved in salt - human hands' creations. Thanks to the guidance provided by licenced Salt Mine's guides you will learn about the history of the mine and lives of many generations of miners and their principle of hard work. There are 800 steps to walk down (350 of them will take you to reach the depth of 135 metres underground, the steps are wide and there are handrails) and at the end of the tour the lift brings you back up.
What's included
What's included
- Some options include a two-way private transfer
- Some options include entrance tickets and a guided tour
- Some options include Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point Departure
- Some options include a shared two-way transfer (depends on chosen option)
- Some Options feature a Tour with a Professional Live Guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation not icluded in English Ticket w/o Transfers
- Not included in option: Transfer only-no entry ticket
Itinerary
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Stop 1
There are options available with transfer from Krakow, with hotel pickup or meeting point pickup. The duration of the pickups is approximately 30 minutes.
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Stop 2
The Graduation Tower is a structure of the salt mine where water is removed from salt through evaporation. The air is rich in minerals and helps cleanse the respiratory tract.
You may purchase an entrance ticket to the Graduation Tower directly at the Salt Mine. -
Stop 3 · 2h
The transfer-only option does not include admission fees and a guided tour. The transfers are planned so that you can attend an English-guided visit between 11 am and 2 pm *purchased independently. The first departure is at 10:00 a.m. from Krakow, and the last is at 4:00 p.m. from the Salt Mine.
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Stop 4 · 2h
There are available options with admission and a guided tour of the Salt Mine, included in the price. Some of the options include round-trip transportation, while others are ticket-only. For the ticket-only, the meeting point is at the salt mine entrance. Public transportation is available from Krakow.
Meeting point
Jewish Quarter
Near Krakowska Gallery Kiss&Ride area
Go to this meeting point directly at the Salt Mine if you have purchased the "English Ticket w/o Transfers" option.
Old Town
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors.
- The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius.
- There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface.
- The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine.
- Not recommended for travellers with a fear of small enclosed spaces.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Tickets + Transfers from Krakow take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $67.37 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Some options include a two-way private transfer; Some options include entrance tickets and a guided tour; Some options include Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point Departure; Some options include a shared two-way transfer (depends on chosen option); Some Options feature a Tour with a Professional Live Guide.
Where does it start?
Jewish Quarter Near Krakowska Gallery Kiss&Ride area Go to this meeting point directly at the Salt Mine if you have purchased the "English Ticket w/o Transfers" option. Old Town
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,093 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Krakow.
