Discover the Wieliczka Salt Mines; visit the Jewish Quarter and try traditional Jewish food
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We start today by visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At up to 300 metres underground we'll see a 400 year old chapel, a subterranean salt lake and chambers large enough to take the Eiffel Tower! The Chapel of Saint Kinga is the mines most spectacular feature and we will no doubt be amazed by what can be sculpted from salt. Please note that there are 350 steps down into the mine at the beginning of the tour and then a further 450 on the route through the various corridors and 20 chambers visited. The temperature underground can be much cooler than on the surface, so be sure to bring a jumper. Back in Krakow later this afternoon we head out on foot with our tour leader to explore the UNESCO listed Jewish Kazimierz District, the location of the Jewish Ghetto in World War II and the setting for the film 'Schindler's List'. Along the way we will grab a 'zapiekanka', an open faced toasted baguette sandwich, which is a popular local fast food option. Whilst in this area you'll have the opportunity to visit the Old Synagogue, Schindler's Factory and the Museum of Jewish Life, which provide fascinating insights into the life of Krakow Jews and the war years.
Activity Info
Schedule
Start Time
Apr 9 12:00AM CEST
Location
Kraków Old Town, Kraków, Poland
Supplier Info
Explore Worldwide Tours