6 Hour History Tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Highlights

Explore the ancient 13th-century Wieliczka Salt Mine with a knowledgeable local guide

Discover a vast labyrinth of tunnels and chambers carved entirely from salt blocks

Experience the unique microclimate and health benefits of the underground environment

Visit the majestic UNESCO World Heritage site, a key part of Poland's history

Cracow

archaeological, historical, walking

Private Tour

6 Hours

Easy

English, German, Polish

Description

Visit the oldest salt mine in Poland, known for its labyrinth of tunnels, pits & chambers, and the fascinating preservative qualities of its microclimate & health-giving properties. An eerie world where everything has been carved from salt blocks, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is made up of a labyrinth of tunnels, the deepest of which lies 1,075 feet (327 meters) underground. The ancient UNESCO World Heritage site is a major part of Poland's salt mining history, one of the country's most popular attractions, and one of the world's oldest salt mines.

Itinerary

Visit to the Salt Mine
- The tour will start with your transfers from Krakow to the nearby town of Wieliczka (30 -40 minutes) via bus.
- Visit the 13th-century Wieliczka Salt Mine with a local tour guide and enjoy walking in the winding tunnels and chambers of the mine (2 - 3 hours).