WIELICZKA SALT MINE (KOPALNIA SOLI)

Learn about the Nazi atrocities at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Continue on with a tour of the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine before returning to Krakow by bus.

You'll skip the long queues outside the mine and head deep underground with your guide to uncover the wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Discovering the stunning chambers and salt masterpieces Begin your tour at the Danilowicz Shaft, the entrance of the mine. With an expert guide, explore 22 dazzling chambers, including the Stanisław Staszic Chamber, Weimar Chamber, and the Chamber of Casimir the Great, all carved from salt. Walking through different chambers and tunnels, you’ll listen to fascinating insights about the mine’s mining history and legends from the guide. In the salt chambers, you'll come across intricate salt sculptures, an underground lake, and the magnificent Chapel of St. Kinga, also crafted by the miners entirely from salt. More highlights include the 'Last Supper' bas-relief and exquisite salt creations like chandeliers, altarpieces, and life-sized figures, all showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail. A rejuvenating experience Throughout your tour, you'll breathe in the mineral-rich air of the salt chambers, known for its role in promoting lung health. At the end of your tour, shop for unique rock salt souvenirs, spices, and salt-based cosmetics at the mine’s gift store.

Save on your visit to two of Krakow's most iconic attractions with this combo deal. Including skip-the-line access to both the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler's Factory, this is the perfect package for history enthusiasts and explorers alike. Wieliczka Salt Mine Descend 135m below the surface and explore the awe-inspiring Wieliczka Salt Mine. On this guided tour, you'll uncover a subterranean world complete with salt-carved chambers, saline lakes, and stunning sculptures. Don't miss the remarkable St Kinga's Chapel, with its salt crystal chandeliers and a salt rendition of Da Vinci's Last Supper. With the salty air acting as a natural preservative, you'll also get to see ancient mining tools in pristine condition. Schindler's Factory Journey through the dark history of Nazi-occupied Krakow at Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum. This guided tour takes you through the very factory where Schindler saved countless Jews from extermination, as depicted in 'Schindler’s List'. You'll learn about the Holocaust, the lives of the city's inhabitants during this brutal era, and Schindler's courageous efforts. With multimedia exhibits and gripping narration, the visit to the Factory is both an educational and emotive experience.