Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour with pickup from Krakow
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Are you ready for a journey into a subterranean world? If so, this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine is for you. Walk the labyrinthine passages, marvel at the chapels and chambers, and be wowed by the statues and art installations.Enjoy transportation from Kraków, then descend 800 stairs to a depth of 135 meters to enter what feels like an underground salt city. Let your guide take you down winding corridors and into salt caves.Be awed by chambers of salt sculptures, art exhibitions, and old machinery from the days when this 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 to complete the memorable experience.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vast subterranean world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Explore its 20 chambers filled with art, machinery, and exhibitions
- Descend to a depth of 135 meters below the ground to learn about salt mining
- Test its distinctive acoustic properties
- Admire the historic and contemporary art installations which fill the space
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Polish
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
Where you'll meet
Please meet at Wielopole 2 (Kiss&Ride stop).
Operated by
Cracow Visit
Important information
Accessibility:
* The tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, and wheelchair users
Know in advance:
* The time may change due to the availability of the guides in the museum, so please consider this in your plans
* You skip the line to buy the tickets, but there will still be a line to enter the mine with the guide
* The local partner will contact you by WhatsApp, email or phone on the day before your tour to confirm your pickup time and details
* It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and to take something warm to wear in the Wieliczka Salt Mine
* The temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° C
* There are 800 steps to climb, of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine
Location
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