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Private tour to Bochnia Salt Mine

Door-to-door from your hotel in Warsaw. About 11–12 hours, private transport with a driver (entrance tickets and mine tour at your own pace). Per-person price — entire car for your group.

Private tour

Bochnia Salt Mine

🏠 Your hotel 📍 Bochnia
Price per person · approximately 11–12 hours
1960 PLN / person
2 people
Total: 3920 PLN · private transport with a driver
↑ price decreases with more people
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About the tour

Bochnia Salt Mine — what you should know

Bochnia Salt Mine near Warsaw (~290 km) is one of the world's oldest active salt mines and one of the first sites inscribed on the UNESCO list. Salt has been extracted here since the 13th century. It's more intimate and considerably less crowded than Wieliczka.

The Tourist Route leads over 200 m underground: salt sculptures, underground boat crossing on brine, longest underground slide in Poland (~140 m), enormous Ważyn Chamber and the St. Kinga Chapel carved in salt. Guided tour lasts ~2–3 hours (descent by shaft, underground railway ride, boat crossing).

This is a tour for everyone — including families with children. It's cool underground (~14–16 °C), so bring something with sleeves. With a private tour, you travel at your own pace. Plan: hotel pickup, ~3 h travel, ~2–3 h underground, return. Total: approximately 11–12 hours.

Chapel św. Kingi · Bochnia
What you get

Everything you need

✓ Included

  • Private door-to-door transport (comfortable car)
  • Polish-speaking private driver
  • Entrance tickets on your own
  • Private driver available during your visit
  • Driver waiting time during the visit
  • Mineral water in the car
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

✕ Not included

  • Meals and drinks (excluding water in the car)
  • Souvenirs and additional attractions
  • Tips for the driver (welcome)
  • Travel insurance (purchase separately)
Daily itinerary

What a day with ShuttleHero looks like

0 o'clock

Hotel pickup

Your driver picks you up at your hotel/apartment in Warsaw. Water in the car. We leave early in the morning so you arrive comfortably.

~~3 h

Getting to Bochnia

Comfortable ~290 km drive right to the mine entrance.

~2–3 h

Tourist Route with guide

Salt chambers, underground lakes and Chapel of St. Kingi. Return descent by mining elevator.

Free time

Lunch / coffee

After returning to the surface, it's time for lunch or coffee (driver's recommendations).

Return

Door-to-door to your hotel

Your driver takes you straight to your hotel in Warsaw. No transfers, no crowded minibuses.

Price list

Price per person — the more people, the less each person pays

Private transport with driver included in price. Entrance tickets on your own (pay on-site or online). Choose number of people, see price per person and total.

Price per person
1960 PLN
Total for the group: 3920 PLN

✓ Private transport with a driver · ✓ Private car door-to-door · ✓ Cancellation up to 24h · Pickup from Balice Airport +150 PLN

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Full pricing table per person ▾
Number of people Price / person Total
1 person3500 PLN3500 PLN
2 people · popular1960 PLN3920 PLN
3 people1540 PLN4620 PLN
4 people1190 PLN4760 PLN
5 people1050 PLN5250 PLN
6 people945 PLN5670 PLN
7 people860 PLN6020 PLN
8 people805 PLN6440 PLN
Why private with ShuttleHero

What to expect

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Dignified, peaceful sightseeing

Groups of up to 30 people, no rushing. You drive at your own pace with a Museum educator-guide.

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Tickets and dates arranged

The mine requires advance entry reservation — we take care of that. You just provide the date and number of people.

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Fixed price per person

Pay per person, not per head. Price confirmed in advance by email, no hidden fees, no prepayment.

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Door-to-door

Pickup from your hotel in Warsaw and return to the same address. No buses, transfers, or waiting.

FAQ · Bochnia tour

Frequently asked questions

Updated: July 2026 · Prices and answers verified by ShuttleHero

Summer: peak season and long days (~17 h daylight) — book in advance, slots fill quickly.

How long does a Bochnia salt mine tour take?

Visiting the Tourist Route with a guide takes ~2–3 hours (mine shaft descent, underground railway ride, boat ride). With travel from Warsaw the entire tour is approximately 11–12 hours.

Do you need to book tickets to Bochnia in advance?

Yes — entry times are designated and fill up quickly. Transportation with a private driver is included in the price. Entrance tickets are your responsibility (pay on-site or online).

How much does a private tour to Bochnia from Warsaw cost?

The price is for the entire vehicle (private): from 3500 PLN for 1–2 people, and for larger groups from ~805 PLN/person. Private door-to-door transport with driver included. Entrance tickets on your own (payable on-site or online).

Is Bochnia suitable for children?

Yes — it's a popular family attraction. You'll need to descend quite a few stairs; it's cool underground (~14–16 °C), so bring something with sleeves.

Is pickup from Warsaw-Balice airport possible?

Yes — we also pick up from the airport. Airport pickup surcharge is 150 PLN added to your booking (city hotel pickup is included in price).

Can Bochnia be combined with Auschwitz in one day?

Yes — this is our popular combo tour (full day, ~9–10 hours). See "Auschwitz + Wieliczka" in the section below.

How long are you underground and is it difficult?

You spend ~2 hours underground. The route is comfortable, but requires descending via shaft and walking through the mine; the return is by mining elevator.

How to book?

Fill out the form on this page or message/call on WhatsApp — provide the date, number of people, and your hotel in Warsaw. Fixed price per person confirmed by email, no prepayment, free cancellation up to 24 hours.

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