Wieliczka Salt Mine Private Day Trip
Day Trip Details
On the day of the tour, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Kraków and head towards Wieliczka, a town located just 15 km (9.3 mi) away that is home to one of Poland's most visited sites.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world. Upon arrival, we'll take a comprehensive guided tour inside, discovering its spectacular chambers, lakes, and sculptures carved from the salt rock.
We'll descend 213 ft (65 m) underground via a long staircase that will lead us directly to the heart of Wieliczka. Did you know it's also known as the "underground cathedral"? This place boasts over 245 km (152 mi) of galleries, passageways, and chambers dedicated to various figures who have visited them, such as Chopin and Goethe.
During the tour, the guide will reveal all the secrets of the mine, including the miners' way of life and how salt is extracted. It has been in operation since the 13th century!
Of course, we will visit the Chapel of St. Kinga, a 177 ft long (54 m) hall that is remarkable for being entirely decorated with salt. We'll also see the underground lakes and the chamber where dances and even sporting events are held. You'll love every corner of Wieliczka!
Finally, after a 3-hour tour of the Salt Mine, we'll return to the surface and head back to your hotel in Kraków, where we'll say goodbye 4 hours after pickup.
Why Book a Private Tour?
By booking a private tour, you will receive a much more personalized service. Plus, you can take the tour any day of the week, modify the itinerary to your liking, or leave at any time you want.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group
Not included
Food and drink
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- Printed material is avoided.
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can a claustrophobic person do this day trip?
A - A visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine can be traumatic for someone who suffers from claustrophobia. During the tour, you'll have to pass through chambers, corridors, salt chapels, and lakes. You'll typically descend by stairs and ascend by elevator. The tour involves descending 800 steps on foot, 350 of which are the initial descent to enter the mine. The elevator is only used for the return trip to the surface.
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Q - Can I bring luggage on the day trip?
A - Bags and backpacks larger than 11x7x11in (30x20x10cm) are not allowed in the mines. They can be left on the bus.
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Q - Can I bring food?
A - Yes, you can. If you do not bring food, there is a restaurant in the mine, where you can eat for approximately 10EUR.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Discover Cracow Corporate name: Discover Cracow Registered Office: Czyżówka 16,, Krakow, Poland Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): PL6762397447 Contact information Email: karol@discovercracow.com Phone: 123463899 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.