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One day tour: Auschwitz Birkenau + Wieliczka Salt Mine
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4 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
The Wieliczka Salt Mine holds a special place in Polish cultural history, drawing over a million visitors annually to marvel at its intricate carvings and reliefs. Designated as a UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage site since 1978, it remains a top destination for travelers worldwide.
The mine's underground chambers are adorned with sculptures and bas-reliefs crafted by miners, preserving their legacy for generations to come. Descend 800 steps into the depths of the mine, where you'll encounter the first underground floor after navigating 350 steps. At the end of your tour, an elevator awaits to whisk you back to the surface.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
- Hotel pick-up (If relevant option is selected)
- Admission to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Kiss&Ride Park, next to Mercure hotel.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Krakow
Our meeting point is at Pawia 18b St. Here our driver will meet you for the transfer to Wieliczka. The transfer will take approximately 45 minutes.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Your tour begins with meet-up at the central meeting point followed by a 30-minute drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, southeast of the city. The 700-year-old mine and UNESCO World Heritage Site houses nearly 200 miles (300 km) of eerie tunnels, all carved by hand from salt blocks, and you’ll see the section that’s open to the public. With your guide, visit the three upper levels of the mine, at depths of 209 to 443 feet (64 to 135 meters). Begin with a descent down the stairs to the first level, where you’ll be led through chambers and shown underground lakes, shrines and salt monuments. Admire the showstopper – the Chapel of St. Kinga – and marvel at how every one of its features, from chandeliers to the altar, is made of salt! Hear from your guide about the chapel’s history and how it took more than 30 years for two men to complete the wonder, which required more than 200,000 tons of rock salt.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Stare Miasto
After the tour, your driver will be waiting in the place where you left the car. Time to get back to Krakow city center.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The salt mine stays at a temperature of approximately 57 degrees F (14 C); please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes
- Please note that the tour is offered in English
- Be aware that in the Salt Mine there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start
- Not recommended for participants with claustrophobia
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operated by Discover Cracow
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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