Krakow: River Cruise and Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Tour

Krakow: River Cruise and Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Tour

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Overview

Enjoy a peaceful Vistula River cruise, then discover the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a perfect mix of relaxation, nature, and breathtaking history.Start your Krakow experience with a tranquil cruise along the Vistula River. Take in stunning views of Wawel Castle and the city’s landmarks as you unwind on board. Then head to the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a world of breathtaking chambers, sculptures, and chapels carved entirely from salt. It’s the perfect blend of calm and discovery.

Highlights:
• Cruise the Vistula River and admire Krakow from a unique perspective
• Relax on board a modern boat with panoramic views and audio commentary
• Visit the world-famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, a true underground wonder
• See intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and crystal-clear saline lakes
• Enjoy a seamless experience with transfers and all tickets included

This tour combines the calm of a river journey with the wonder of underground exploration.

Activity location

River Vistula Krakow
- Boulevard Czerwienski
- Krakow, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bulwar Inflancki
- Bulwar Inflancki
- 30, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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What's included, what's not

Round-trip transport Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow
Cruise on the Vistula River on a catamaran with Audio guide
Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine with in-house guide
Food and drinks

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded.
The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
Note that part of the tour is walking and operated by a live guide. The rest of the tour includes an audio guide.
Please note that the Salt Mine tour includes extensive walking and many stairs. Guests with mobility issues, heart conditions, or fear of confined spaces should reconsider participation.
A dress code applies for places of worship and selected museums: shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed; both men and women must cover knees and shoulders.
Please remember that it is quite cool in the Salt mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer and wear comfortable shoes, as well.
The visit to the Salt Mine is conducted by a licensed in-house guide, with only a driver escort during transfers.

Activity itinerary

River Vistula Krakow

Begin your adventure with a relaxing cruise along the Vistula River Admire all the most important places in Krakow from the Vistula River. See Krakow from a new perspective as you follow the flow of the queen of Polish rivers.

Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki) (Pass by)

The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow, one of the five mounds located in Krakow, was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising.

Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters (Pass by)

Fortified like a castle, this mighty monastery, founded in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most important Krakow traditions are also associated with it: here, on Monday after Easter, the annual Emmaus festival is celebrated. Hence, the Lajkonik procession - the most important symbol of Krakow - sets off every June

Wawel Royal Castle (Pass by)

The limestone hill rising above the Vistula River is the former center of power, the legendary (associated with the mythical founder of Krakow and his descendants) and historical: princely, episcopal and royal. Wawel is a complex of castle and sacred buildings - a symbol of the city, but most of all a museum presenting the most valuable monuments of Polish material culture. Take a good look and you will also notice the silhouette of the famous Wawel dragon breathing fire towards onlookers.

Museum of Japanese Art and Technology (Pass by)

The original, modern form of the building housing the museum of art and technology is perfectly seen from the river level. The wavy line of its roof is to refer directly to the waves of the Vistula River

Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce) (Pass by)

The baroque church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Stanislaus on Skałka rises above the boulevards, right on the Vistula River, on a small hill made of white Jurassic limestones. The basilica is also a national pantheon (many distinguished painters, musicians and poets are buried here) and a library with priceless documents, books and incunabula.

Krakow

After your relaxing river cruise, sit back and enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer to Wieliczka. Everything is arranged for you — no stress, no rush.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

Descend deep underground into the breathtaking Wieliczka Salt Mine, a world of shimmering tunnels, majestic salt-carved chapels, and crystal-clear lakes. Discover stunning sculptures, chandeliers made of salt, and the famous Chapel of St. Kinga — all carved by miners’ hands. This mesmerizing journey blends nature, art, and legend in an unforgettable experience beneath the earth.

Krakow

Relax on your way back to Krakow, reflecting on a day full of history, beauty, and unforgettable moments — all experienced with ease and comfort.

Location

Activity location

River Vistula Krakow
- Boulevard Czerwienski
- Krakow, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bulwar Inflancki
- Bulwar Inflancki
- 30, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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