Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, Guided Half-Day Tour with Private Transport
Overview
Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world, established in the 13th century. This unique underground complex of chambers and chapels carved entirely in salt was recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. During our special 4-hour long tour, you have a chance to visit all wonders of Wieliczka Salt Mine in the most comfortable way possible.
What's Included
- Authentic miners lift ride to the surface
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to the underground salt cathedral
- With modern Mercedes vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket
- Professional guide
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Temperatures in the Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15°C (59°F).
- The tour begins with 400 steps down and includes over 800 stairs in total. Some passages are narrow and may feel claustrophobic. The return to the surface is by the authentic miners lift.
- It should be taken into account, that very narrow paths occur in the Salt Mine that can seem claustrophobic.
- Your hand luggage should be in a reasonable size and your larger luggage should be left in the car.
- There are no restrictions regarding the age of children, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers, baby pushchairs are not allowed underground.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Authentic miners lift ride to the surface.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Visit to the underground salt cathedral.
- With modern Mercedes vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking driver.
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket.
- Professional guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, Guided Half-Day Tour with Private Transport is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, Guided Half-Day Tour with Private Transport will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Authentic miners lift ride to the surface
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to the underground salt cathedral
- With modern Mercedes vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket
- Professional guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Temperatures in the Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15°C (59°F).
- The tour begins with 400 steps down and includes over 800 stairs in total. Some passages are narrow and may feel claustrophobic. The return to the surface is by the authentic miners lift.
- It should be taken into account, that very narrow paths occur in the Salt Mine that can seem claustrophobic.
- Your hand luggage should be in a reasonable size and your larger luggage should be left in the car.
- There are no restrictions regarding the age of children, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers, baby pushchairs are not allowed underground.
