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Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
860 ReviewsExplore the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow. Walk the labyrinthine passages, marvel at the chapels and chambers, and be wowed by the statues and art installations of the mine.
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Highlights
- Descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters to enter an underground salt city
- Marvel at the chapels and chambers, and be wowed by the statues and art
- See how salt was extracted as you learn about the space's history from your guide
- Explore the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow
- Hear how Chopin sounds in this environment, accompanied by spectacular lighting
Description
Explore the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow. Walk the labyrinthine passages, marvel at the chapels and chambers, and be wowed by the statues and art installations of the mine. Let your guide take you down winding corridors and into salt caves. Enjoy transportation from Krakow. then descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters to enter what feels like an underground salt city. Be awed by chambers of salt sculptures, art exhibitions, and old machinery from the days when it was a functioning salt mine. See how salt was extracted as you learn about the space's history from your guide. Pause to listen to the unique acoustic properties which come from the nature of the space. Hear how Chopin sounds in this environment, accompanied by spectacular underground lighting. Learn about the health properties of the salt mine as you tour its multiple chambers. At the conclusion of your experience, head back to the vehicle for transportation back to Krakow.Includes
Skip-the-line ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine Professional and licensed guide service Entrance fees Two-way transferImportant Information
- There are about 800 steps on the route, including 320 steps at the start (Way down) Please put on comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the conditions on the route The temperature underground is about 17-18ºC Due to the availability of the guides and tickets at the Salt Mine, times of the pick up may be subject to change. In that case, the activity provider will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the change. The time change does not qualify for a refund, so please consider this in your plans.
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