REGULAR TOUR NO. 3

The historic Salt Mine in Wieliczka is the only mining site in the world functioning continuously since the Middle Ages. Its original excavations (longitudinals, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as minor and major shafts) are located on nine levels and extend for the total of about 300 kilometres: reaching the depth of 327 metres  they illustrate all the stages of mining technology development over time.

During the tour through the Mine, You will see underground chambers hewn out in the salt rock, statues sculpted in salt and saline lakes. Visitors may take a walk of 2.5 km through 3 levels, down to 136 metres  below ground level.

This point of our tourist programme is also entered on the UNESCO List of World Heritage.

Route: Krakow - Wieliczka - Krakow

Operated: daily in the morning or in the afternoon, all year round

Duration: 3.5 hrs (comeback to Krakow around 1:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.)

Price: 129.00 PLN (for an adult), 80.00 PLN (for a student under 26 years of age), 60.00 PLN (for a child under 14 years of age)

Includes: english speaking tour leader, services of the Mine guide, lift up, entrance ticket to the Salt Mine, transportation by coach

Pick-up: check our departures list and map of Krakow

Note:

- this tour is not recommended for those, who have problems with walking or are claustrophobic

- to get to the 1st level, all tourists need to descent a wooden stairway of 378 stairs

- lift down to the first level is extra paid (about 300.00 PLN)

- ID card for students is necessary

- underground temperature: +14'C (55'F)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This tour can be organized as a private one with private transportation, english speaking guide, pick-up and drop-off from/to anyplace in Krakow and all admission fees. To book, please follow the link (to see the price, please click ‘BUY NOW’).