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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Ul. Danilowicza 10, Wieliczka 32-020, Poland
+48 12 278 73 02
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Wieliczka
4.5 of 5 stars 243 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Specialty Museums, Caverns/ Caves, Mines, Bodies of Water
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveler Description: The Salt Mines are about half hour drive from Krakow, in a little village called Wieliczka.You can also catch a train from the main railway station... more »
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graham c
london
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

there was nothing to dislike about this attraction, it is not far from the city, we reached it by car in about 15 mins, it is totally amazing, the mine itself has something like 10 levels you only get to see 3 but i understand there is actually a football pitch on 1 of the lower levels, to see what... More

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m3ugs
scotland
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8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

This was the best attraction I have ever been to. Didn't really know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by a beautiful and informative tour. HIGHLY recommended! More

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AnthonyMc85
Liverpool
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

I cannot describe how boring the salt mines are. We was taken in a group of around 15 people all of varying ages and I can honestly speak for the entire group when I say not one person enjoyed it. (i can say this because when the option became available to carry the tour on for an affitional hour everybody... More

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philandalex
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed this excellent well priced tour by Krakow City Tours. Our guide was Sebastian and we could not have asked for better. Sebastians knowledgement was fantastic, his english faultless and he had a great sense of humour. The information delivered was so informative, interesting and entertaining he even engaged our two teenage girls for the entire visit! Wieliczka... More

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Ken H
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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23 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

While the Chapel is quite spectacular, it's about 5 or 10 minutes of a 2 to 3 hour tour that is otherwise fairly boring and hokey. If it were closer to Krakow and a much shorter tour, I would do it. Otherwise, it's a waste of time. Definitely don't do it if you are claustrophobic, can't handle stairs, or would... More

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Diamond2904
Buckinghamshire, England
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

Very interesting tour with a very informative guide. The cathedral during the tour was amazing considering how deep underground it is. Don't expect it to be cold - unless it's very hot outside! More

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Jules-and-Lloyd
Littlehampton, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
50 reviews
63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I thought that these were older - the cathedral/church is much more modern that I'd thought - but a good way to spend some time although the amount of stairs - luckily only going down - can be a bit wearing More

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Jaynie57
Midlands
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7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

But don't go if you don't like "open" lifts like the ones that are used in coal mines. You walk down a lot of steps on the way down to the mine, which is fine, but the only way back up is in an open lift, and I was terrified! More

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blondemushroom
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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27 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
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take the two hour tour with the english speaking guide, if you dont like confined spaces dont go! Its a gentle walk but with lots of steps, 400 at the begining. The lift to the surface at the end resembled a sardine can. More

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spideranansie76
Manchester, United Kingdom
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92 reviews
32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

great day trip to the salt mines from krakow - definitely recommended. there is no need to go on a guided tour as you can catch a bus from krakow straight to the mines and join different language tours when there. it's amazing how much time and talent the miners have to create some of the artwork. the chapel was... More

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