Bochnia Salt Mine

The Bochnia Salt Mine is one of the oldest mining establishments in the world, with a history dating back to 1248. Visitors can participate in unique underground expeditions, including underground rafting, which allows for the exploration of the mine's flooded corridors by boat. One of the main attractions is the ride on the mining train, which navigates through the labyrinthine tunnels of the mine, offering incredible views and unforgettable experiences. The mine also features an interactive museum that presents the history of salt mining and extraction techniques in an engaging manner. The Bochnia Salt Mine is renowned for its beautifully decorated underground chapels, including the St. Kinga Chapel, where regular masses and concerts are held. Each chamber has a unique character and stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of ancient miners. All these aspects make the Bochnia Salt Mine a fascinating tourist destination, offering unforgettable experiences. During this 6-hour tour from Krakow, you will be picked up by a professional driver directly from your hotel. The 40-kilometer route will take approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will skip the entrance queue and receive the latest audioguide set in your language. Our guide will accompany the entire group for a 4-hour tour, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable. After a day full of unforgettable impressions and emotions, our driver will take you back to your hotel so you can fully relax after this extraordinary adventure. Join us and discover the magic of the Bochnia Salt Mine in a way that will stay with you for a long time!

This fun and cultural, guided tour will provide an insightful introduction to the world of Polish beers. Spend a good time with friends and family, and enjoy this beer experience while tasting beers from the largest Polish breweries. Try some specialty regional beers and craft beers from microbreweries located in Krakow, which you would not normally find as a tourist. We offer high-quality tours to a wide variety of top destinations in Krakow, but we'll always add a little extraordinary to them...

After transferring from Krakow to Bochnia, you will experience the oldest salt mine in Poland. Complete with a beautiful underground chapel, you will explore the mine with your friendly English-speaking tour guid. The mine features 300 kilometers of galleries which are filled with works of art and statues sculpted into salt. The mine itself was added to the UNESCO Heritage List back in 2013. Later, you will transfer to Tarnow, a charming little city with an originally preserved Old Town which dates back to the 18th century. The final stop on your tour will be to Zalipie, a true pearl of rural Poland. Here you will discover picturesque little houses painted in flowery patterns, and visiting this small village will truly make you feel as if you have traveled through time. At the conclusion of your tour, you will transfer back to Krakow.

First we will pick you up from yours address in Kraków. Next is 50 min driving to Bochnia. Discover the oldest Bochnia mine workings, which have never before been made available to tourists, where rock salt was mined from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. The world’s only ferry crossing of an underground chamber flooded with brine is without a doubt the biggest attraction of the Bochnia mine. Tourists cross the distance of 120 m in chamber flooded with brine, accompanied by two raftsmen, who spin colourful tales of the mysterious recesses of the Bochnia mine. Unesco launches new travel website ‘Unesco World Heritage Journeys’ to promote Bochnia Royal Salt Mines to global audience. Bochnia Royal Salt Mines selected as one of 34 World Heritage sites in the EU featured in ‘World Heritage Journeys’ sustainable travel web platform. Coinciding with the European Heritage Days celebrations, Unesco will launch the first-ever web platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable travel. Supported by the European Union, the platform features 34 selected World Heritage sites spread across 19 European Union countries, and has been developed in collaboration with National Geographic. Driving back to Kraków.