Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, Guided Half-Day Tour with Private Transport
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Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, Guided Half-Day Tour with Private Transport
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Fuel surcharge
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Wi - Fi access
- Insurance
- Entry/Admission - Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Permission to take a photos
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Door-to-door service from all Krakow accommodation
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 51454P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC.
- At the entrance, visitors descent 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs.
- It should be taken into account, that very narrow paths occur in the Salt Mine that can seem claustrophobic. There is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back.
- Your hand luggage should be in a reasonable size and your larger luggage should be left in the car.
- Taking photos and filming is possible only after purchasing additional pass.
- There are no restrictions regarding the age of children, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers, baby pushchairs are not allowed underground.
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 51454P5
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- 1This tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine takes up to 4 hours. The offer includes door-to-door pick up and drop off, private Mercedes Benz van and friendly, English-speaking driver at your disposal. The tour starts with direct pick-up from your hotel. The driver takes you directly to the landmarks, so you do not waste time on picking up other passengers. The first destination is Wieliczka Salt Mine with one-way drive around 30 minutes long. This offer covers entrance fees and a guided tour in the Salt Mine. A standard guided tour in Wieliczka Salt Mine takes round 2.5 hours, during which you marvel at this underground complex and discover its secrets
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- giuliacassanoo0 contributionsTour Auschwitz-birkenauMe and my parents went to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a guided tour in italian, the guide Margherita was really well prepared and accurate. We also enjoyed the tour with Bart, the driver that took us to Auschwitz-Birkenau and waited us to come back to Krakow. He was very kind, he helped to reach the guide for the tour and even offered to stop along the way so we could have breakfast. His driving was very safe and attentive. The tour has been amazing, thank you Kraków directWritten March 24, 2025
- 802ChristinaG0 contributionsToo much for one dayVery very long exhausting day. Too many people in Auchwitz , all on top of one another. Changes to auchwitz spoil the reality.Written March 23, 2025
- Paola_MeVi0 contributionsGreat experience, fully recommended!Beautiful and comfortable car, our driver Bart was punctual and really kind and helpful, we have always wanted to visit Auschwitz and the tour completely fulfilled our expectations!Written March 22, 2025
- Anita P0 contributionsJam packed but thought provoking dayOverall, it was a very good trip and would highly recommend it to anyone. Just a few heads up that we did the day in reverse, salt mines, then Auswitz. Both museums were extremely busy, and the guides seemed to rush through with no time to explore or take in the experience. Also, it was hard to honour the 'skip the line' as there were so many other groups there probably offering the same service. So there were no lines to skip as such. Obviously, the trip organisers can't do anything about the number of tourists, but I wish I'd have known before how busy this day was going to be.Written March 21, 2025
- 929callum0 contributionsBrilliant, high recommendMatt was an excellent host. Was highly informative. Ensured we were well looked after and told us of all the sites along the way. Also advised us on some great restaurants and bars that we have tried out! Would highly recommendWritten March 21, 2025
- beth123Sheffield0 contributionsHighly recommended for Auschwitz-Birkenau tourThe Auschwitz-Birkenau tour is a must see when visiting Krakow. We were glad to have booked an organised tour and transport. Pick up was prompt and reliable, the bus was clean and comfortable with an informative video on the way there. Our driver, Krzysztof was very informative, helpful and pleasant. I would recommend taking drinks and snacks as there isn’t much provision once there so vending machines have queues and time is limited for moving between the sites.Written March 21, 2025
- 244577850 contributions5 star experience at AuschwitzWe were picked up at our hotel even though our hotel wasn't on the list of pick up spots. We really appreciated that. All pickups and transfers to Auschwitz were friendly and timely. Great experienceWritten March 21, 2025
- 807dorothyo0 contributionsMoving visit to Auschwitz Birkenau.Excellent tour this morning to Auschwitz Birkenau. We were met at our hotel by Bart who was punctual and very professional. We traveled in luxury to the former camp. We chatted en route to Auschwitz and he accompanied us to meet our tour guide at the entrance. The arrangements were faultless. Our guide there was knowledgeable and friendly as she took us along some of the most horrific paths in history. Barbara explained the significance of the various sites.Written March 20, 2025
- williamwilliams20250 contributionsExcellent Saltmine tourPrompt pick up, outstanding driver- mentioned places of interest on route, outstanding guide who was very pleasant, thoughtful.She had extensive knowledge of Saltmine history and spoke proudly of her heritage.Written March 19, 2025
- Fiona b0 contributionsSchindlers Factory and Polish HistoryKrakow direct arranged for us to met our guide outside the story and we were a group of about 20, she spoke very good English and was very informative about Poland and obviously Schindler. It is what you’d expect busy but she managed to find spots we could stand and listen to the history of that era. She pointed out pictures and told stories that you wouldn’t get if you’d gone solo. Highly recommend. As part of the trip you can visit the art museum (was part of the factory and on the grounds)Written March 19, 2025
- welshginger0 contributionsGreat tripVery well organised trip we had a private minibus as there were 8 of us Evo our driver and our tour guides were excellent. Would highly recommend using this tour companyWritten March 19, 2025
- 431gar0 contributionsOne of the Best Tours I have ever DoneThis is one of the best tours I have ever done. We where picked up on time and brought to Auschwitz. For me our Tour Guide really made this tour.(Sorry I cannot remember his name ) He was so knowledgeable and very respectful. The whole tour makes you go back in time to see how horrific everything would have been but this was all done with so much empathy by our guide I really think that everyone should try to go to Auschwitz once in their life time. Only thing I would say is that the bus is lovely but not much room between the seats. Saying that I would highly recommend this tour and company to anyone. If I ever go back to Krakow, I will definitely do this tour again with Krakow Direct.Written March 19, 2025
- Help1570 contributionsbrilliant tripexcellent trip with great guide. Salt mines were very interesting and the tour was longer than expected.Written March 19, 2025
- Lorraine B0 contributionsDisorganised till you get insideVery interesting, lots of walking and stairs..guide was lovely.. transfer was a bit late, but we made it on time..Written March 19, 2025
- Lorraine B0 contributionsOrganised chaosPushed from pillar to post, guides rude, and even pushed my husband when he was reading a piece of information.. I really wanted to visit bit was sorely disappointed, guides don't wait on you or make sure they have their group... cost us £170 and feel it was a complete waste of money. Transfer guy was great.Written March 19, 2025
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Stina H
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a very nice experience with Krakow Direct at an excursion to the Saltmine 18.10.23 in the afternoon. Unfortunately I can’t remember the drivers name but it was something with “Jero”. He was a brilliant driver. So helpful, so nice a driver, a very good organizer and he just made the whole bus laugh and smile. Wish everybody to meet him at an excursion sooner or later.
Written October 20, 2023
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Kevin L
Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom200 contributions
We had a great young girl has our guide, she was very knowledgeable about the mine. There are lots of steps to go down to start the tour but a lift brings you back up. But is very cramped but good.. it’s amazing down there in the big halls. Coffee shop and toilets half way round tour. Highly recommend.
Written March 3, 2020
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Port Vila, Vanuatu390 contributions
The day started with being collected on a very nice, clean and comfortable mini bus by our driver.
He was very up beat and told us about landmarks we were passing by.
We arrived at the salt mine after a short drive and he sorted all our tickets and headsets for our guided tour.
We set out on our climb down to the mine it’s self which was 380 steps on a fairly easy descent.
The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information along the way.
There are lots of impressive caverns with carvings done by the miners as well as a cathedral and other places of worship. These are simply breath taking and come from no where!
Well worth the visit, my only criticism is the tour felt quite rushed.
He was very up beat and told us about landmarks we were passing by.
We arrived at the salt mine after a short drive and he sorted all our tickets and headsets for our guided tour.
We set out on our climb down to the mine it’s self which was 380 steps on a fairly easy descent.
The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information along the way.
There are lots of impressive caverns with carvings done by the miners as well as a cathedral and other places of worship. These are simply breath taking and come from no where!
Well worth the visit, my only criticism is the tour felt quite rushed.
Written January 18, 2018
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Catmcv
Edinburgh, UK41 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
We used this company for airport transfers from and to the airport ( booked through our accommodation at Stradonia apts). The airport transfers were perfect both arrived early for us and exceptionally comfortable vehicles and delightful drivers. We also booked a salt mine tour through the Stradonia apts with this company and it ran like clockwork again with fantastic driver and very good air conditioned minibus. I would not hesitate to use this company again and thank you to all our wonderful drivers.
Written July 29, 2019
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BectoriaWilson
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom70 contributions
Peter was our tour guide and he was absolute gentlemen! On time, lobely car, great chat, great history and insights into living in Poland.
Everything we wanted out of the tour!
Everything we wanted out of the tour!
Written February 22, 2019
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Claire J
Nottingham, UK66 contributions
We used this company for our trip to the Salt Mines. We were picked up on time and driven to the mines where we had skip the queue tickets and a guide to take us round. Driver was really friendly and we were dropped off at our hotel on the way back. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Written August 14, 2018
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Julia W
Ingatestone, UK19 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
We used Kraków Direct for all our activities during a 4 day visit to the city. This was a definite highlight! Picked up promptly from our hotel by a very polite driver in an immaculate Mercedes mini bus. The salt mines are incredible and a real must if you are staying in the city, with an English speaking expert guide and eat pieces linked to her mic so that everyone could hear. Such good value too. Hugely recommend.
Written December 2, 2019
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Lennart Stig o Johanna
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Friends
Michael, how beautiful and Nice person. The friendliest of guides and knowledge. Take this tour. He is Great!!!
Written August 6, 2019
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Rachel B
Teddington, UK51 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
We (3 of us) wanted to be sure to be collected at the right time and the right place to and from the Salt Mines, and we were, excellent informative helpful driver Michael, so this is particularly to recommend Krakow Direct.
We joined the English speaking tour of the Salt Mines, Michael gave us tickets, and we got ourselves the authorisations to take photos (only 10 zloty each) before it started. The tour of the salt mines itself is outside the control of Krakow Direct, but actually the tour is excellent, up to 40 people, but you have audio, so you can hear, no problem. We enjoyed it, very interesting.
You could presumably arrange a private tour if you wanted, but we didn't think it was necessary at all.
We joined the English speaking tour of the Salt Mines, Michael gave us tickets, and we got ourselves the authorisations to take photos (only 10 zloty each) before it started. The tour of the salt mines itself is outside the control of Krakow Direct, but actually the tour is excellent, up to 40 people, but you have audio, so you can hear, no problem. We enjoyed it, very interesting.
You could presumably arrange a private tour if you wanted, but we didn't think it was necessary at all.
Written June 1, 2019
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PhilAI
Swindon, UK59 contributions
Our group of 4 booked two excursions with Krakow Direct and we were very impressed with each.
Bartek, our private transfer, was also very knowledgeable of the local area and Poland as we made our way to the Salt Mines. He took care of entry into the site and made sure we were in good hands for the tour. After the tour, we talked about many things, but conversation led us to recommendations of local Polish cuisine in Krakow. We decided to stop for lunch at one of the recommendations and the Polish dumplings were absolutely delicious.
We would like to return to Poland and we’ll definitely book via Krakow Direct again! Thank you
Bartek, our private transfer, was also very knowledgeable of the local area and Poland as we made our way to the Salt Mines. He took care of entry into the site and made sure we were in good hands for the tour. After the tour, we talked about many things, but conversation led us to recommendations of local Polish cuisine in Krakow. We decided to stop for lunch at one of the recommendations and the Polish dumplings were absolutely delicious.
We would like to return to Poland and we’ll definitely book via Krakow Direct again! Thank you
Written April 28, 2023
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Is it possible for you to arrange a lift for my disabled friend
Written August 27, 2018
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