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From Krakow: Half-Day Salt Mine and Schindler's Factory Tour
138 ReviewsVisit Schindler's Factory and one of the best-preserved salt mines in the world to see underground lakes, caves and chapels made of salt on this half-day tour.
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Highlights
- Visit a medieval salt mine founded around 1044 AD
- Explore magnificent salt lakes and caves
- Learn the history of the mine from a professional guide
- Feel the atmosphere of Krakow during World War II at the Schindler's Factory
- Hear about the life of someone who saved more than 1,000 people during the Holocaust
Description
Visit one of the most valuable monuments in Poland on this half-day tour. This salt mine in Wieliczka is the only one of its kind in such good condition. Learn how it is also the only salt mine opened in the 11th century that has been in operation continuously. Almost 300 kilometers of hallways extend across 9 levels, reaching a depth of 327 meters, presenting the evolution of mining. Explore the mine's underground city containing famous chambers and chapels, including the popular St. King's Chapel visited by over one million tourists from all over the world each year. Step back in time to World War II at the Schindler's Factory museum. Located in the former factory of the industrialist who saved the lives of over 1,000 people during the Holocaust, this site was made famous in the film Schindler's List.Includes
Round-trip transportation in a minibus Wi-Fi on the minibus Skip-the-line entrance tickets Entrance fee to Schindler's Museum Tour guide in Schindler's Factory 1.5-hour at the interactive exhibition 2.5-hour guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine InsuranceImportant Information
- This tour is not recommended for people with claustrophobia
- This tour can accommodate people with limited mobility
- The wheelchair-accessible route through the mine is different than the standard tourist route
- Your exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed after booking
- This guided tour has a maximum size of 40 guests in Wieliczka Salt Mine
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