Turda salt mine 4h tour from Cluj
Overview
Embark on a fascinating underground adventure with departures from Cluj at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Descend into a surreal world completely surrounded by salt, where you'll explore man-made galleries, marvel at three historic mining chambers, and delve into the stories of ancient techniques and local legends. For added fun, enjoy a boat ride on the underground lake or a Ferris-wheel experience within the mine.
The tour involves stairs, but two elevators are available to make the visit accessible for most guests. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
What's Included
- Entry tickets - if option selected
- [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (only for private tours)
- Services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
- Your personal expenses
- Tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Private tour + entry tickets” and “Private tour -no entry tickets”.
Please note: this tour is presented both as private and shared tour. The shared tour has set dates (Monday to Friday, April - October) in which it is guaranteed to start if there are at least 3 participants enlisted. For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address at which we can meet you. For shared tours, pick up will be from KFC Unirii Square.
For the options “Shared tour -no entry tickets” and “Shared tour + entry tickets”.
Piața Unirii
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12° C (50-53° F) all year long)
- In full season, because of big queues for the elevators, the guide will impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please try to put on some non-slippery shoes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- entry tickets - if option selected.
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee.
- all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included).
- hotel pick-up and drop off (only for private tours).
- services of a professional English speaking guide/driver.
- your personal expenses.
- tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Turda salt mine 4h tour from Cluj is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Turda salt mine 4h tour from Cluj will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entry tickets - if option selected
- [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (only for private tours)
- Services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
- Your personal expenses
- Tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12° C (50-53° F) all year long)
- In full season, because of big queues for the elevators, the guide will impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please try to put on some non-slippery shoes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
