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Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow (hotel pick up)

1,136 Reviews 4.79 out of 5 stars Based on 1,136 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 96% of reviewers | Krakow, Poland
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian

Overview

Visit the Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Discover one of the oldest mines in the world thanks to the help of a professional guide speaking in your language. Admire the underground lakes and sculptures in rock salt, traverse the maze of corridors and learn mining history from your guide. Explore the Salt Mine, place written by UNESCO on the first World Heritage List. Use the transport from your hotel and booking service without waiting in queues. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow.

• Service door to door from Krakow are provided
• No need to buy tickets on site - admission is included
• Learn about history of salt mining from your guide

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Visiting the Salt Mine takes place in groups of up to 30 people.

What's Included

  • Individual entrance ticket to the Salt Mine
  • Helpful driver at your disposal during the tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Lunch
  • Private guide
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup directly from your selected hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). The day before the tour, after collecting all addresses from the other tour participants, you will receive the exact pickup time from the agreed location. Pick-ups are daily between approximately 9:00 - 11:00 depending on your hotel location in Krakow. We will confirm the exact time the day before the tour.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Krakow (pass by)

Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow to the Wieliczka Town where there is a salt mine. Pickup by bus from a pre-determined place (hotel or other place that you choose) at a specified date and time. Transport takes about 30 minutes.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine

As part of the visit, you will receive an individual entrance ticket to the salt mine and a professional yours language speaking guide. The guide is available in one of the selected languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian. Visiting the Salt Mine takes place in groups of up to 30 people. You will also receive a set of headphones during your tour.The mine has 9 levels, underground. During the tour you will learn about the history of salt mining in particular historical periods. With a guide, you will visit a maze of corridors and a complex of thematic chambers where there are numerous sculptures, chapels carved into the rock and an underground lake. Feel the unique microclimate of the mine, which is ideal for people suffering from asthma and allergies, and feel the benefits for your health. After completing the tour you will return with an elevator to the ground. After the sightseeing, you will return to the parking lot where your driver will be waiting for you.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Krakow (pass by)

When you finish exploring the Salt Mine and return to the car. The driver will take you to a predetermined place in Krakow to your hotel or to the Old Town, main square (according to your decision).
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • NOT accessibility for small scooter, crutches, cane, walking frame

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow (hotel pick up)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-123331P3

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Individual entrance ticket to the Salt Mine
  • Helpful driver at your disposal during the tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Round-trip transportation from Krakow
  • Professional english language speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Private guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • NOT accessibility for small scooter, crutches, cane, walking frame
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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