Ready to descent 140 meters underground and explore breathtaking chambers with statues made of salt? Start your half-day tour at your hotel in Krakow, where your friendly English-speaking driver will meet you. You will drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine in a comfortable vehicle. At the beginning of your tour, you will get familiar with safety regulations in the mine and then you will begin your journey through salt corridors more than 140 meters underground. Explore remarkable chambers and beautifully decorated chapels hand-carved by local miners. At the end of the route, you can also visit the souvenir shop and snack bar. From here, return to the surface by the high-speed lift.
Activities
Wieliczka Salt Mine tour with hotel pickup from Krakow
from
£47.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
up to 4 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland
- Admire the underground city made of salt
- Explore the Chapel of the Blessed Kings
- Take a close look at the chambers with magnificent salt statues
What to expect
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What's included
Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Krakow
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Entrance fee to Wieliczka Salt Mine
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English-speaking guide
Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Krakow
What's not included
Food or drink
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Permission to take photos (permit required: PLN 10/ EUR 2.5)
Food or drink
Where
Meeting point:
Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Krakow
What to remember
- Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
- If the customer does not contact the supplier in connection with the pickup point, the fixed meeting point is Garbarska 2
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- This tour is not recommended if you struggle with claustrophobia or walking disabilities; there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start
- Valid student ID allows you to get a youth discount
- Flash photography is not allowed
- Taking photographs requires a special permit which can be purchased in the ticket office or during the visit itself and the cost is PLN 10 (2.5 EUR)
- The maximum size of hand luggage is 35 x 20 x 20 cm; if your luggage is bigger, you can leave it in the locked bus parked next to the museum
- Please wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes
- If your hotel is in a limited traffic area, then pick up will be arranged from the closest meeting point
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Provider
Gr8way
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 31 reviews from verified customers
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Review categories
Service
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Staff
4.6/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2025Average
Overall rated3/5
It wasn't what I expected. The tour guide was very good.
Brian
From United Kingdom - June 2025Travelled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Paul
From United States of America - June 2025Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
All fantastic but, so much walking ????
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2025Average
Overall rated3/5
A bit too sanitized. No great experience of the mine. Thanks anyway for the day
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2025Great
Overall rated4/5
Well organized tour.
Emma
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled with family
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
This was not a hotel pick up. Driver was awful, poor English and he stopped off to get food for himself on the way. Journey took 90 minutes, we ende ...
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