Visit Schindler's Factory and one of the best-preserved salt mines in the world to see underground lakes, caves and chapels made of salt on this half-day tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 8:55 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- Exact pick-up time will be provided by email by the local supplier within 24 hours after your booking. Make sure to check your inbox and/or junk/spam box for the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Your pick-up time may be different than the one indicated on your GetYourGuide voucher.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit a medieval salt mine founded around 1044 AD
- Explore magnificent salt lakes and caves
- Learn the history of the mine from a professional guide
- Feel the atmosphere of Krakow during World War II at the Schindler's Factory
- Hear about the life of someone who saved more than 1,000 people during the Holocaust
Full description
Visit one of the most valuable monuments in Poland on this half-day tour. This salt mine in Wieliczka is the only one of its kind in such good condition. Learn how it is also the only salt mine opened in the 11th century that has been in operation continuously.
Almost 300 kilometers of hallways extend across 9 levels, reaching a depth of 327 meters, presenting the evolution of mining. Explore the mine's underground city containing famous chambers and chapels, including the popular St. King's Chapel visited by over one million tourists from all over the world each year.
Step back in time to World War II at the Schindler's Factory museum. Located in the former factory of the industrialist who saved the lives of over 1,000 people during the Holocaust, this site was made famous in the film Schindler's List.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation in a minibus
- Wi-Fi on the minibus
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets
- Entrance fee to Schindler's Museum
- Tour guide in Schindler's Factory
- 1.5-hour at the interactive exhibition
- 2.5-hour guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Optional photo permission
- Tip for the driver
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
At the entrance of Raddison Blu Hotel Krakow - Straszewskiego 17 street
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with claustrophobia
- This tour can accommodate people with limited mobility
- The wheelchair-accessible route through the mine is different than the standard tourist route
- Your exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed after booking
- This guided tour has a maximum size of 40 guests in Wieliczka Salt Mine
