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From Krakow: Salt Mine Guided Tour

35 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 35 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Krakow, Poland
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4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish

Overview

Visit the Salt Mine. Discover one of the oldest mines in the world thanks to the help of a professional guide speaking in your language. Use the transport from your hotel and booking service without waiting in queues. Feel the health properties of the air from the underground of the Salt Mine. Admire the amazing views of the caves and the underground lake, and the sculptures carved in stone salt. Explore the Salt Mine, place written by UNESCO on the first World Heritage List. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow.

• Round-trip door-to-door transfers to Salt Mine are provided
• No need to buy tickets on site—admission is included
• Learn about history of salt extraction from your guide
• Hear commentary clearly—headphones are provided

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Visiting the Salt Mine takes place in groups of up to 30 people.

What's Included

  • Transport in both directions by air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow
  • Individual entrance ticket to the Salt Mine
  • A professional your language speaking guide
  • Lunch
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Krakow (pass by)

Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow to the town where there is a salt mine. Pickup from Meeting Point at a specified date and time. Transport takes about 30 minutes.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Upon arrival, the driver will take you from the car park and show you the main entrance where you will meet with a guide. As part of the visit, you will receive an individual entrance ticket to the salt mine and a professional yours language speaking guide. Visiting the Salt Mine takes place in groups of up to 30 people. You will also receive a set of headphones during your tour.The mine has 9 levels, the first of which extends to a depth of 64 meters, and the last one is 327 meters below the surface of the Earth. During the tour you will learn about the history of salt mine in particular historical periods. With a guide, you will visit a maze of corridors and a complex of thematic chambers where there are numerous sculptures, chapels carved into the rock and an underground lake. Feel the unique microclimate of the mine, which is ideal for people suffering from asthma and allergies, and feel the benefits for your health. After completing the tour you will return with an elevator to the ground. After the sightseeing, you will return to the car park where your driver will be waiting for you.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Wawel Royal Castle (pass by)

On the way to the Salt Mine, you will only see this important point on the map of Krakow through the vehicle windows
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Kazmierz The Former Jewish District (pass by)

On the way to the Salt Mine, you will only see this important point on the map of Krakow through the vehicle windows
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Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (pass by)

When you finish exploring the Salt Mine and return to the car. The driver will take you to a pre-determined place in Krakow.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Krakow: Salt Mine Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-123331P14

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transport in both directions by air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow
  • Individual entrance ticket to the Salt Mine
  • A professional your language speaking guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Lunch

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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