Bochnia Salt Mine Day Trip From Kraków, Krakow

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On this day trip to the Bochnia Salt Mine, we’ll explore underground chambers, take a boat ride, and ride on the mine train. You’ll be amazed!

Details

Duration

7 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus
Audio guide in English
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Bochnia Salt Mine
Boat and train ride inside the mine

Not included

Food and drinks

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Floriana Straszewskiego, 17

Reviews of our customers

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July 20, 2026
Irene
Spain
The driver was very attentive, picked us up on time at the meeting point, and dropped us off at our apartment afterward. You travel in a van, not a bu...
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October 9, 2026
Sonia Natale
Palermo, Italy
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August 23, 2026
Ana Nerea
Getxo, Spain
It was a different visit to the Wieliszka salt mines, more personalized and very well explained, with the guides and companions very attentive.
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August 22, 2026
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
Magnificent visit, the half hour break inside is unnecessary.
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August 15, 2026
Magali
Spain
They were late picking us up due to an error in the address, but otherwise a highly recommended visit. The guide was very friendly.
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July 30, 2026
María Del Mar Rojas Gormaz
Ciudad Real, Spain
Very interesting, definitely worth watching. And fun. Highly recommended. Thanks and best regards.
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July 18, 2026
Vicente Ferrer Juan
Ibiza, Spain
The guide was very attentive at all times
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July 10, 2026
Olatz Alegria
Bilbao, Spain
Highly recommended, we really enjoyed it. The boat, the train… The guide was wonderful and the salt mine experience is highly recommended.
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On this day trip to the Bochnia Salt Mine, we’ll explore underground chambers, take a boat ride, and ride on the mine train. You’ll be amazed!

The Bochnia Salt Mine, the Oldest in Poland

After meeting at the agreed time at 17 Floriana Straszewskiego Street in Kraków, we’ll set off on a journey lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Bochnia Salt Mine. Did you know that it’s the oldest in Poland and that its origins date back to the 13th century? Mining operations began here in 1248, long before mining techniques had reached the level of sophistication that we will admire during our visit.

On arrival, we'll head into the mine for a 4-hour underground tour. We'll descend in the oldest mining lift of its kind, a true piece of historical engineering, which will take us down to the galleries carved out of salt rock.

Throughout the tour, we’ll learn how the extraction, ventilation, and transport systems evolved within this underground network, as well as see the chambers, passageways, and facilities that made Bochnia a key location for Poland. We’ll also learn about its role in the economy of the Polish Crown over several centuries. Indeed, its importance is such that it has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

We’ll also round off the experience with a guided underground boat trip led by boatmen and a 30-minute ride on a mining train. These are two activities that are perfect for grasping the sheer scale of these facilities from a different perspective. We’ll see such striking spaces as the Ważyn Chamber, the largest area of the Bochnia Salt Mine, which even features an underground sanatorium for respiratory conditions, thanks to its high levels of potassium and sodium. Impressive, isn’t it?

After the tour, we’ll head back to the meeting point in Kraków, where we’ll say our goodbyes after a total of 7 hours’ trip.

Additional Info

Babies must sit on their parents’ laps.
You’ll need to be in reasonably good physical condition.
This trip is not recommended for people with claustrophobia.
For safety reasons, people with disabilities or who use a walking stick will not be able to take the boat trip or the train journey.
We recommend bringing a packed lunch, as we will only have a 15-minute break for lunch.

On this day trip to the Bochnia Salt Mine, we’ll explore underground chambers, take a boat ride, and ride on the mine train. You’ll be amazed!

The Bochnia Salt Mine, the Oldest in Poland

After the tour, we’ll head back to the meeting point in Kraków, where we’ll say our goodbyes after a total of 7 hours’ trip.

Additional Info

Babies must sit on their parents’ laps.
You’ll need to be in reasonably good physical condition.
This trip is not recommended for people with claustrophobia.
For safety reasons, people with disabilities or who use a walking stick will not be able to take the boat trip or the train journey.
We recommend bringing a packed lunch, as we will only have a 15-minute break for lunch.

Bochnia Salt Mine Day Trip