Wieliczka Salt Mine: 4-hour Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour From Krakow City, Historical and Theme Tours
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Wieliczka Salt Mine: 4-hour Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour From Krakow City, Historical and Theme Tours
- Krakow, Poland
- €70.00 / person
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About this experience
✔ health & safety measures apply✔ Live guide
✔ No booking fees
TOUR DURATION: 4 hours
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am & 3.00 pm
MEETING POINT: At your hotel or apartment. (Please let us know your accommodation during booking)
LANGUAGE: English
OPENING SEASONS: Year-round daily
WHO CAN COME: Wieliczka Salt Mine tour is suitable for everyone. Participants must be able to climb many steps
Overview
Tour Wieliczka Salt Mine, a 700-year-old complex that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the underground world of this unique mine on a half-day tour from Krakow. Follow your professional guide through the mine’s winding tunnels and chambers and discover the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, and impressive figures carved from salt.
Highlights
◾ Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine and explore one of the most important monuments of mineral culture in Poland◾ Follow your expert guide and learn about the history behind the centuries-old salt mine and see exhibitions and old mechanisms still in operation today
◾ Descent 135 meters below ground, to discover caves, winding corridors, and magnificent timber constructions
About this Experience
✔ health & safety measures apply✔ Live guide
✔ No booking fees
TOUR DURATION: 4 hours
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am & 3.00 pm
MEETING POINT: At your hotel or apartment. (Please let us know your accommodation during booking)
LANGUAGE: English
OPENING SEASONS: Year-round daily
WHO CAN COME: Wieliczka Salt Mine tour is suitable for everyone. Participants must be able to climb many steps
Description - What to expect
Your Wieliczka Salt Mine tour starts with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or apartment and a drive to the entrance of the famous Salt Mine. Upon arrival, descend 440 feet (135 meters) below ground, to discover a kind of salt city, passing through tunnels, caves, winding corridors, magnificent timber constructions, and impressive statues sculpted in salt.Wieliczka Salt Mine experience is not only visual but also acoustic. Be delighted with Chopin's music, admiring the simultaneous effects of light many meters underground.
Follow your guide, learn the history behind the centuries-old salt mine and see exhibitions and old mechanisms still in operation today so you can learn the methods of salt extraction. Make a stop at the souvenir shop and snack bar before you return back to the surface in a high-speed lift, and from there be dropped off at your hotel or another place within the city center.
What's included, what's not
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off✔ Admission tickets
✔ Guided tour
✔ Transportation by air-conditioned bus
✔ English-speaking driver/tour leader
✖ Meals and drinks
✖ The tour does not include the lift that takes you down
Why choose this experience
Here are the key reasons why you should choose the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour experience:◾Unique Underground Adventure: Descending into the captivating subterranean world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
◾Historical and Cultural Significance: The Wieliczka Salt Mine has a rich, centuries-old history that is brought to life by the knowledgeable guides.
◾Enchanting Ambiance: Enjoy the soothing melodies of Chopin's music echoing through the salt-carved spaces, creating a truly enchanting and immersive atmosphere.
◾Convenient Transportation: With hotel pickup and drop-off, the logistics of the tour are seamlessly handled, allowing you to focus on soaking in the experience without the hassle of navigating on your own.
◾Comprehensive Exploration: The tour covers the key highlights of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, ensuring you get to see the most impressive salt sculptures, exhibitions, and underground features, providing a well-rounded and informative visit.
By choosing this Wieliczka Salt Mine tour, you'll embark on a captivating subterranean adventure that combines breathtaking visuals, rich history, and a touch of musical enchantment - an experience that is truly unique and unforgettable.
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation is available for this Wieliczka Salt Mine experience up to 48 hours before the start of the tourBring with you
For this Wieliczka Salt Mine tour please bring warm clothing. Temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° CGood to know - practical information
◾ The day before the trip, the supplier will contact you to determine the exact pick-up time and confirm your address◾ There are 800 steps to climb of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine. Wear comfortable shoes
Description - What to expect
Your Wieliczka Salt Mine tour starts with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or apartment and a drive to the entrance of the famous Salt Mine. Upon arrival, descend 440 feet (135 meters) below ground, to discover a kind of salt city, passing through tunnels, caves, winding corridors, magnificent timber constructions, and impressive statues sculpted in salt.Wieliczka Salt Mine experience is not only visual but also acoustic. Be delighted with Chopin's music, admiring the simultaneous effects of light many meters underground.
Follow your guide, learn the history behind the centuries-old salt mine and see exhibitions and old mechanisms still in operation today so you can learn the methods of salt extraction. Make a stop at the souvenir shop and snack bar before you return back to the surface in a high-speed lift, and from there be dropped off at your hotel or another place within the city center.
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