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From Krakow: Salt Mine Fast-Track Ticket, Guide & Hotel Pick-up

4.7(1,467)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1467 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
From Krakow: Salt Mine Fast-Track Ticket, Guide & Hotel Pick-up

About this activity

Uncover paths of the underground corridors during our half-day, 4- hour trip from Krakow where it all begins. After 30 - 40 minutes drive you will get to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and join English guide. The guide will bring you closer to the history of the place and will show you the most important places in the underground world. Guided tour in Wieliczka Salt Mine usually takes around 2 - 2.5 hrs. During the tour you will be able to visit St Kinga’s Chapel - 54 m long and almost 12 m high chapel resembles interiors of medieval wooden churches and is a real underground wonder with breathtaking chandeliers made of salt crystals, underground corridors and landscapes that cannot be seen on the surface saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers. On a standard touristic route visitor have to walk around 800 stairs - 400 at the entrance. After the tour our driver will drive you back to Krakow.

What's included

  • ✓Authentic miners lift ride to the surface
  • ✓Visit to the underground salt cathedral
  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Hotel pickup (if option wth hotel pick up selected)
  • ✓Insurance
  • ✓Skip-the-line entrance ticket
  • ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Meeting and pickup

  • Please await for the driver on Kiss&Ride stop in front of Maltanski Hotel.
  • Please await at the banner with sign "Meeting Point Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour" 5 minutes before your chosen time. You will meet our local host there, who will assist you with the entrance.
  • Please await for the driver on the bus stop in front of the entrance to Raddison Blu hotel.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes around 800 steps in total — you descend via stairs, while the return to the surface is by lift.
  • Not recommended for participants who become easily claustrophobic. There are some very narrow paths inside the salt mine and this may be difficult for some.
  • Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car.
  • There is no minimum age to experience the activity, however, children should be capable of walking unassisted or be carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby strollers are not allowed underground.
  • Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacket
  • DEPARTURE: Your pickup time might be changed and will be between 30-60 minutes (sometimes a more significant change is necessary)
  • DEPARTURE: If the above change is necessary then the start time will be different than the one presented on your voucher. In such case you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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