Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Discover underground chambers and tunnels
- Marvel at the Chapel of St. Kinga
- Learn about the mine's rich history
- Enjoy skip-the-line access for convenience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket
- Guided tour of the salt mine
- Transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Starting at the Wieliczka Salt Mine main gate, an English-speaking tour guide will hand you your entrance ticket and your tour will begin. The group descends the 378 stairs 64 meters down to Level 1 where gets briefly explenations about safety regulations in the mine. English-speaking guide takes you 140 meters further underground for a 2.5-hour tour that is almost 3 kilometers in length. The tour consists of a regular tourist route during which you will discover long corridors, unique chambers with amazing carvings and statues made of salt. You will hear the legend of St. Kinga and see her amazing underground chapel. The guide will explain miner's daily routine, hard and dangerous, underwork struggles. You will have an opportunity to get to know everything about salt extraction and hear the stories about times where salt was called white gold. At the end of the route you will explore the souvenir shop and snack bar. From there, return to the surface with the high-speed lift.
Meeting point
Start Location
Jana Mikolaja Danilowicza 10,, Wieliczka, Poland
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking and descending stairs; consider your mobility.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; check with the guide.
- Children under 4 years old may not be permitted; verify age restrictions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures underground can be cooler.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for ticket verification.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The temperature underground falls within the range of 14–16ºC and therefore it is recommended to bring warm clothing even in the summer
- The maximum dimensions of hand luggage which can be brought on the tour is 35cm x 20cm x 20cm
Traveler reviews
Scam
This is a scam! No one showen up, Nederländerna tried to contact me! We bought tickets by oure solfångare!
No show to exchange tickets
We showed up at the location designated to exchange our ticket and no one met us. I texted several times using the app for over 30 minutes and no one responded. There were also several other people waiting at the same place for their tickets. We all had to buy tickets from the venue. I want a refund.
Not what the company advertised
Cancelled our tour with this company the day before because the they sent last minute times for me to choose from that were at least 3:45 hours different to the booked time of 12:45. This is not explained as a possibility beforehand. The company said I had to choose one of those times before tickets ran out (before 08:30 or after 16:00) and that tickets were dependent on availability at the mines. I was assured a full refund by Tripadvisor, and have booked directly with the salt mines via their website for an English tour at 12:00 - and for £100 less. I do not recommend this company.
Special
Special place. You descend into the salt mines which is a special experience. Large halls have sprung up everywhere, some furnished as churches. Really special experience
Salt Mine is a must see visit. Amazing experience.
The whole experience was really good. The tour guide was very informative and also had humour. The views were stunning, especially the church area. Well worth a visit.