Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Overview
Wieliczka is a unique place on a global scale! It’s one of the few salt mines in the world listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, captivating visitors for over 700 years. As you venture underground, you’ll dive into a living history that resonates in every corner of this extraordinary mine.
On the tour, you’ll experience the thrill of descending 65 meters below the surface. Then, you’ll be stunned by the magnificent underground chapels, including the world-famous St. Kinga's Chapel, carved entirely out of salt – a true masterpiece that must be seen to be believed!
Wieliczka isn’t just a salt mine – it’s a journey through time, art, and history that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. When you're in Krakow, this is an experience you simply cannot miss!
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Transportation from Krakow
- Audio headsets
- Local Guide
- Gratuities (optional e.g fee for photography)
- Museum Tickets
- Lunchbox (optional 50PLN)
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Krakow (pass by)
Wieliczka Salt Mine
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
St Kinga Chapel - Wieliczka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Krakow (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Museum tickets are purchased on-site at the official Salt Mine ticket office price.
- Payment can be made by card or cash on the day of the tour.
- Optional lunchbox available for purchase during the journey.
- 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
- Luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters are not permitted inside the mine (you can leave it on the bus)
- Departure and visit times may occasionally change due to museum scheduling. Please keep this in mind when planning the rest of your day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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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 (CET).
- Hotel pick-up.
- Transportation from Krakow.
- Audio headsets.
- Local Guide.
- Gratuities (optional e.g fee for photography).
- Museum Tickets.
- Lunchbox (optional 50PLN).
- Hotel drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup 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
- Hotel pick-up
- Transportation from Krakow
- Audio headsets
- Local Guide
- Gratuities (optional e.g fee for photography)
- Museum Tickets
- Lunchbox (optional 50PLN)
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Museum tickets are purchased on-site at the official Salt Mine ticket office price.
- Payment can be made by card or cash on the day of the tour.
- Optional lunchbox available for purchase during the journey.
- 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
- Luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters are not permitted inside the mine (you can leave it on the bus)
- Departure and visit times may occasionally change due to museum scheduling. Please keep this in mind when planning the rest of your day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
