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A dimly lit underground storage area with wooden shelves and barrels. 2
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Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler's Legacy Tour with Lunch

By Hello Cracow
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 554 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This experience combines two of Krakow’s most iconic attractions in a single day, offering both cultural heritage and powerful historical insight. Begin with a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, famous for its underground chapels, salt-carved sculptures, and centuries-old mining traditions. Later, explore Krakow’s WWII history on a walking tour through Podgórze and Kazimierz, following the story of Oskar Schindler and visiting authentic locations connected to the former Jewish Ghetto and the film Schindler’s List. The combination of underground wonders and meaningful historical storytelling creates a well-rounded and memorable Krakow experience.

Activity location

  • Lipowa 4
    • 4 Lipowa
    • 32-051, Krakow, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lipowa 4
    • 4 Lipowa
    • 32-051, Krakow, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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French Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 554.40 x 1 AdultRM 554.40
Total
Price is RM 554.40
Until Fri, 3 Jul

English Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
RM 554.40 x 1 AdultRM 554.40
Total
Price is RM 554.40
Until Fri, 3 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour in Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip transport Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour in Podgórze (former ghetto area)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch break time
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour inside the Salt Mine
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine with official guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed local guide for Schindler walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Elevator ride back to the surface
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Elevator ride down to the mine (descent by stairs)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance ticket to Schindler’s Factory Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food and drinks not included in the set dinner menu
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off (unless explicitly specified)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, not suitable for pets, and is not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with heart conditions. The tour includes transportation with a driver only on the way to and from Krakow, while sightseeing in the Salt Mine is conducted with a local guide. The regular Salt Mine tour requires extensive walking and climbing stairs. The tour begins with a descent down the Daniłowicz Shaft to Level I, located 64 meters underground, which requires walking down 380 stairs. The route then continues deeper to 135 meters underground, and there are approximately 800 steps in total along the entire route. After the tour, visitors return to the surface by a mining elevator; the lift is not available for the initial descent. The temperature in the mine is between 14°C and 16°C, so warm clothing is recommended even in summer, along with comfortable walking shoes. The maximum allowed size of backpacks or handbags is 35 x 20 x 20 cm. Larger belongings must be left in the vehicle, which will be locked and supervised by the driver. The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility limitations, and a special accessible route is not provided. Guests with claustrophobia should note that the tour takes place deep underground and may feel uncomfortable. Larger belongings may be left in the car during the tour and will remain secured.The Schindler Story tour takes place entirely outdoors and operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.

Activity itinerary

Lipowa 4

  • 2h
Schindler Story Walking Tour Begin outside Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory on Lipowa Street, where your guide introduces Schindler’s story and his efforts to save Jewish workers during WWII. Continue into Podgórze, the site of the former Nazi ghetto. Walk along historic streets including Tarnowskiego Street, known for the “girl in the red coat” scene from Schindler’s List. Cross Piłsudski Bridge, once a symbolic boundary between confinement and freedom, while hearing stories of displacement and survival. The tour continues into Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter. Explore atmospheric streets such as Józefa, Ciemna, and Szeroka, and learn about prewar Jewish life and the district’s wartime transformation. This immersive walking tour connects real locations, film history, and powerful human stories.

Krakow

  • 1h 30m
Lunch Break | Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the afternoon tour.

Wielopole 2

  • 30m
Transfer to Wieliczka | Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you travel from Krakow to Wieliczka. A smooth and stress-free start to your day is guaranteed.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Descend into the extraordinary underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore vast chambers, intricate salt sculptures, underground lakes, and the iconic Chapel of St. Kinga, carved entirely from salt. This unique site blends nature, art, and history in a truly unforgettable way.

Krakow

  • 30m
Return Transfer to Krakow Sit back and relax on your journey back to Krakow, reflecting on your underground experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Lipowa 4
    • 4 Lipowa
    • 32-051, Krakow, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lipowa 4
    • 4 Lipowa
    • 32-051, Krakow, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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