Wieliczka Salt

The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt exploitation. The tourist route through the mine is located 135 meters underground, and is accessible by stairs, or by elevator now on special demand. It is an absolutely unique place to visit and is a must-see during your stay in Krakow. One of the major benefits of visiting the Salt Mine is the health benefit of its special climate and its micro-element filled air.

Join us on this wonderful journey during which you will visit one of the greatest sites in Poland on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and learn about its wonders from a certified guide! In addition to seeing breathtaking views of the mine, you will also learn about the rich history of this place. While exploring the labyrinth of corridors, caves and chambers you will be amazed by the unique beauty of chapels carved entirely from rock salt, crystal salt chandeliers, and many artistic salt works with a historical message. Let yourself be enchanted by the mine's underground lakes sparkling with a mysterious glow. In addition to unique and charming views, the salt mine also has health properties. It has its own unique microclimate that has a beneficial effect on everyone and above all, alleviates respiratory problems. When you finish exploring the mine, take a lift upstairs by "Szola" which is an old traditional, industrial elevator for miners.

Salt Mine is famous not only in Poland, but also in the world, thanks to the beautiful Salt Mine, visited by over 1 million tourists a year. Since the thirteenth century, the city is known as the mining center of this resource, and the mine was founded thanks to Saint. Kinga. The mine is a labyrinth of underground pavements with a length of 300 km. It is a valuable monument of material culture and technical thought. Visiting the Mine takes about 2-3 hours and takes place on several alternative routes. Travel time from Krakow to Wieliczka is about 30 minutes. This is a tour with a private transfer from Krakow. Sightseeing takes place in groups with other participants.

Leave Krakow behind and spend a fascinating morning or afternoon touring the legendary Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. Along with the mine's historical importance, its carvings of fabulous figures, monuments and altarpieces have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.

Discover amazing place – the one from the first of the UNESCO Heritage list on the world. During the trip you will descent 140 metres underground to explore the fascinating chambers and tunnels made of salt. Learn about the history of the beginning of salt picking and see the authentic mining machines. Your English speaking guide will take you for a 2,5 h tourist route almost 3 kilometres long.

Wieliczka Salt Mine, a Material Culture World Heritage Site, attracts over 1 million visitors every year and is among the most eagerly visited tourist sites in Poland. The tour includes hotel pick-up and skip-the-line tickets. The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or apartment in Krakow and drive you to Wieliczka. After a short walk, you will join an English-speaking tour with the official guide provided by the museum. After the tour, the driver will drop you off at your accommodation. Tickets are included, so you do not need to worry about standing in lines to buy tickets.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt exploitation. The tourist route through the mine is located 135 meters underground, and is accessible by stairs, or by elevator now on special demand. It is an absolutely unique place to visit and is a must-see during your stay in Krakow. One of the major benefits of visiting the Salt Mine is the health benefit of its special climate and its micro-element filled air.

Visit a Salt Mine in Wieliczka with this 5-hour tour from Krakow. See the original excavated holes, galleries, ramps, lakes, chambers and shafts on this specially prepared tourist route, located 135 meters under the ground.

Tour the remarkable and mysterious undergrounds of the "Wieliczka" Salt Mine, available with a guided group tour in English. The Wieliczka Salt Mine was listed as a UNESCO site as one of the first objects in the world. It is not surprising, therefore, that interest in sightseeing increases year by year. The charms of the Mine, its mysterious corridors, chambers, salt sculptures and underground lakes can be enjoyed all year round regardless of the weather. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most recognizable tourist attractions in Poland. About 1 million tourists visit every year. The origins of the mine date back to the Middle Ages. In the 16th century, the Wieliczka Salt Mine was the most profitable enterprise in Europe. Profits from salt extraction in the times of Casimir the Great constituted 30% of the entire kingdom's income. The mine draws the attention of many visitors thanks to the healing properties of salt.

The Salt Mine is located very close to Cracow in the nearby city of Wieliczka. The story of salt in this place has begun almost 5000 years ago. However, the mine started to grow deeper since the end of the 12 century. Its nine levels go down to 327 meters (357 yards) and the total length of corridors exceeds 3 km (1.86 miles). Salt Mine Wieliczka was listed on the first UNESCO World Heritage List. Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the largest and oldest salt mines in the world. A guide shows you the way through a maze of tunnels, chambers, and stairways built over eight centuries.

Our company has been providing services for foreign tourists for over 20 years now. Our drivers are professionals who speak very good English. We will make sure that the entire journey goes smoothly. We will take care of transport and organizing tickets, so during that time you will be able to focus on sightseeing, admiring the beautiful undergrounds of the Salt Mine.

The Wieliczka Salt Mines is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a virtual underground city, with magnificent chambers chiselled out in rock salt, amazing underground saline lakes, majestic timber constructions and unique statues sculpted in salt.

This convenient form of private transport takes you Wieliczka city to your hotel or other selected place, and then back again if You need it. What we provide is top-quality service that includes a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and friendly, skilled, English-speaking driver.

Discover one of Poland’s most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites! The Wieliczka Salt Mine, located just outside Kraków, offers a breathtaking underground journey through centuries of history. Explore stunning chambers carved entirely from salt, including majestic chapels, underground lakes, and intricate sculptures. . A must-see for history lovers, families, and anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure beneath the surface.

This convenient form of private transport takes you from Cracow Airport or Cracow city to your hotel or other selected place, and then back again if You need it. What we provide is top-quality service that includes a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and friendly, skilled, English-speaking driver.

We master at organizing group tours! We always do our best to exceed your expectations. You are safely picked up from the set address, then delivered back to the same place. All drivers at Magnetic Tours have the necessary qualifications and years of experience in transportation. They speak also good English. We have a diverse fleet of new vehicles, from small cars, though minivans, ending at buses for large groups. Our tours are comprehensive – you do not have to worry about entry tickets, insurance, or any extra/hidden fees. You only pay the amount defined in a confirmation message. Top-notch quality and affordable prices are of paramount importance to us which makes the number of our clients rapidly growing each week.

Discover the amazing underground world of Wieliczka Salt Mine. The tour will take you to the only mine that has functioned continuously since the middle ages. With underground chambers and statues sculpted in salt lakes, it is on the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. See statues sculpted in salt and saline waters. Walk 136 meters below ground level.

Wieliczka Salt Mine is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It illustrates the historic stages of the development of mining techniques in Europe from the 13th to the 20th centuries. It has hundreds of kilometers of galleries with works of art, underground chapels and statues sculpted in the salt, making a fascinating pilgrimage into the past. It is a depth of 135 metres underground. The temperature in the mine is 17-18ºC, making it a good place to escape the summer heat. If you visit Krakow the Wieliczka Salt Mine it is must to see!:)

Visit legendary salt mine in Wieliczka city. On this private tour, you can choose from one of the multiple guides such as English, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, French. Book this convenient package that includes door-to-door round-trip private transport, skip the line entrance and a shared guide in one of the chosen languages.

The salt mine in Wieliczka is famous for being Europe’s oldest salt mine, which has been operating for at least 700 years. Wieliczka’s salt mine is a unique tourist attraction, and is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List (listed among the twelve top sites). Get lost with wonder as you make your way through the labyrinth of tunnels, pits and chambers, all hewn out by hand from solid salt. Beautifully adorned chapels, underground lakes, and other hidden treasures are spread out on the three upper levels of the complex, ranging from 64 to 135 meters below the ground. Tourists can enjoy the three kilometre-long trail and a collection of objects related to the mine itself and mining industry.