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Wieliczka Salt Mine

At the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, plunge 135 meters deep into a curious world of underground rooms, saline lakes, chapels, tunnels, and even monuments. Book Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets to enjoy guided tours, skip-the-line entry, return transfers, combo offers, and half-day tours from Krakow.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine
Visitors exploring the illuminated salt lake in the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Guided tour of saltwater lake inside Wieliczka salt mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures depicting miners with tools and lanterns.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel interior with altar, chandelier, and carved salt walls.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground passageway with textured salt walls.
Entrance of the Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building with tower, Poland.
Van transfer service at Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance.
Wieliczka Salt Mine wooden beams supporting underground structure.
Tour group observing chapel interior at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel interior with wooden benches and ornate altar.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculpture of a robed figure holding a sphere, surrounded by salt walls.
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Flexible duration
Transfers included
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  • Skip the ticket line and join a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with entrance fees included in your booking.

  • Explore winding tunnels, vast chambers, salt-hewn chapels, crystal-clear underground lakes, and intricate carvings along the official tour route.

  • Hear stories from your expert guide 135m underground, like how miners once held ballroom dances in the salt-carved chambers!

  • Headsets ensure you catch every detail as you wander through this UNESCO-listed marvel.

  • Customize your experience with a guided tour in the language of your choice, including convenient hotel transfers or pick-up from a designated meeting point.

More details

  • Skip the ticket line and join a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with entrance fees included in your booking.

  • Explore winding tunnels, vast chambers, salt-hewn chapels, crystal-clear underground lakes, and intricate carvings along the official tour route.

  • Hear stories from your expert guide 135m underground, like how miners once held ballroom dances in the salt-carved chambers!

  • Headsets ensure you catch every detail as you wander through this UNESCO-listed marvel.

  • Customize your experience with a guided tour in the language of your choice, including convenient hotel transfers or pick-up from a designated meeting point.

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zł125.61
Visitors exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with chandeliers and salt carvings.
Guided tour in a salt tunnel at Wieliczka salt mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine's Casimir the Great Chamber with wooden structures and horse figures.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground salt lake with wooden walkways and illuminated rock walls.
Salt sculptures depicting historical figures in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Visitor admiring salt carving of The Last Supper at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Aerial view of Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance with surrounding greenery and visitors.
Van traveling on road towards Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with salt sculptures and chandelier, Krakow tour.
Salt sculpture of a king at Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
St John Chapel interior in Wieliczka Salt Mine with wooden benches and ornate altar.
Chapel with religious sculptures and paintings in Wieliczka salt mine, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground passageway with illuminated walls and wooden supports.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground lake with wooden railing and illuminated grotto entrance.
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4 hr
Transfers included
  • Journey deep underground to explore vast chambers, shimmering salt lakes, and intricate chapels carved from salt at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Skip the ticket line and enjoy included transportation and entrance fees for a seamless trip from Krakow.

  • Hear captivating tales of miners and Princess Kinga, whose lost ring was found in the salt, shared by expert guides in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Admire salt-carved chapels, crystal-clear lakes, and ornate sculptures lit by chandeliers in vast, awe-inspiring underground halls.

  • Choose options with hotel pickup and drop-off or a local guide in your preferred language for extra comfort and ease.

More details

  • Journey deep underground to explore vast chambers, shimmering salt lakes, and intricate chapels carved from salt at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Skip the ticket line and enjoy included transportation and entrance fees for a seamless trip from Krakow.

  • Hear captivating tales of miners and Princess Kinga, whose lost ring was found in the salt, shared by expert guides in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Admire salt-carved chapels, crystal-clear lakes, and ornate sculptures lit by chandeliers in vast, awe-inspiring underground halls.

  • Choose options with hotel pickup and drop-off or a local guide in your preferred language for extra comfort and ease.

from zł276
zł242.88

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Auschwitz-Birkenau barbed wire fence and Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures, Krakow tour.
Guide explaining Auschwitz Birkenau history during a tour, standing near informational boards.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences and brick buildings under a clear sky.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Auschwitz I crematorium interior with brick ovens and metal structures.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences along a gravel path.
Visitors exploring the underground wooden walkway at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine salt lake with wooden railing and illuminated tunnel entrance.
Mercedes van for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour pickup from Krakow Center.
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10 hr 30 min
Transfers included
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  • Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!

  • Travel in comfort with included air-conditioned bus transfers and the support of a professional tour leader.

  • Explore the haunting original barracks and see powerful memorials at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

  • Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to discover vast chambers, salt sculptures, and centuries-old mining heritage.

  • Skip the hassle of logistics; hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off are provided for a seamless day trip.

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  • Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!

  • Travel in comfort with included air-conditioned bus transfers and the support of a professional tour leader.

  • Explore the haunting original barracks and see powerful memorials at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

  • Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to discover vast chambers, salt sculptures, and centuries-old mining heritage.

  • Skip the hassle of logistics; hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off are provided for a seamless day trip.

from zł484.50
zł436.05

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Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine with altar and chandelier.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with wooden walkway and reflective water surface.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, viewing historical exhibits.
Oskar Schindler's vintage desk and chair in Schindler's Factory, Krakow, with a large map on the wall.
Train exhibit inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, Poland.
Mercedes van for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour pickup from Krakow Center.
Entrance of the Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building with tower, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculpture depicting biblical figures on a journey.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel interior with wooden benches and ornate altar.
Woman exploring text-covered walls inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
Coat and hat display at Schindler's Factory, Krakow, part of the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour combo.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
2 more
  • Explore Poland’s historic salt mine, active since the 13th century, then delve into Krakow’s wartime history at a factory that once served as a refuge, with all transportation taken care of.

  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking driver, and enjoy guided tours at both the UNESCO-listed salt mine and the factory.

  • Learn the stories of the Jewish citizens Schindler's Factory sheltered during WWII. See the moving exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.

  • This 6-hour itinerary includes round-trip transfers, covering the 40-minute drive from Krakow city center to the salt mine and the 30-minute journey from the mine to the factory, so you can focus on exploring salt-carved chapels, underground lakes, and wartime narratives without any logistical stress.

  • For extra ease, you can upgrade to include hotel pick-up and drop-off, making the experience completely hassle-free.

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  • Explore Poland’s historic salt mine, active since the 13th century, then delve into Krakow’s wartime history at a factory that once served as a refuge, with all transportation taken care of.

  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking driver, and enjoy guided tours at both the UNESCO-listed salt mine and the factory.

  • Learn the stories of the Jewish citizens Schindler's Factory sheltered during WWII. See the moving exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.

  • This 6-hour itinerary includes round-trip transfers, covering the 40-minute drive from Krakow city center to the salt mine and the 30-minute journey from the mine to the factory, so you can focus on exploring salt-carved chapels, underground lakes, and wartime narratives without any logistical stress.

  • For extra ease, you can upgrade to include hotel pick-up and drop-off, making the experience completely hassle-free.

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zł442.22
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel and visitors at Schindler's Factory, Krakow tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with wooden walkway and reflective water surface.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculpture depicting biblical figures on a journey.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, viewing historical exhibits.
Woman exploring text-covered walls inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
Entrance of the Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building with tower, Poland.
Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine with altar and chandelier.
Exterior view of Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow, Poland.
Coat and hat display at Schindler's Factory, Krakow, part of the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour combo.
1 hr 30 min
  • Discover two UNESCO-listed icons with skip-the-line access to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.

  • Descend 135m into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to explore salt-carved chambers, shimmering lakes, and St. Kinga’s Chapel.

  • Uncover Krakow’s wartime past at Schindler’s Factory, where interactive exhibits tell stories of courage and survival.

  • Upgrade your experience with hotel transfers, multilingual guides, or fast-track entry for added comfort and ease.

More details

  • Discover two UNESCO-listed icons with skip-the-line access to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.

  • Descend 135m into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to explore salt-carved chambers, shimmering lakes, and St. Kinga’s Chapel.

  • Uncover Krakow’s wartime past at Schindler’s Factory, where interactive exhibits tell stories of courage and survival.

  • Upgrade your experience with hotel transfers, multilingual guides, or fast-track entry for added comfort and ease.

from zł297.99
zł283.09

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Guided tour of saltwater lake inside Wieliczka salt mine.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Chapel in Wieliczka Salt Mine with ornate altar and chandelier.
Wieliczka Salt Mine wooden beams supporting underground structure.
Wieliczka Salt Mine's Józef Piłsudski Grotto with reflective water, Krakow tour.
Salt sculptures depicting historical figures in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Chapel with religious sculptures and paintings in Wieliczka salt mine, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine tunnel with wooden supports and brine flow, Krakow tour.
Aerial view of Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance with surrounding greenery and visitors.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
4 hr
1 more
  • If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.

  • Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.

  • Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.

  • Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!

More details

  • If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.

  • Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.

  • Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.

  • Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!

from zł330
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Wawel Royal Castle exterior with towers and courtyard in Krakow, Poland.
Tourists examining a miniature model of Wawel Royal Castle in a garden setting.
Wawel Cathedral interior with ornate altar and chandeliers, Krakow guided tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with chandeliers and carved salt statues.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Barszcz soup with dumplings being served in Poland.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists in Krakow, featuring cathedral domes and historic architecture.
Wawel Castle miniature model in Krakow, Poland, highlighting intricate architectural details.
Wawel Castle interior with ornate tapestry and chandelier, Krakow tour.
Underground church interior at Wieliczka Salt Mine with altar and chandeliers.
Wieliczka Salt Mine vintage machinery with wooden gears and ropes.
Wieliczka Salt Mine wooden beams supporting underground structure.
7 hr 30 min
Transfers included
Meals included
  • All-in-one ticket covers guided tours of Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, plus lunch and transfers.

  • Step inside the opulent royal chambers of Wawel Castle, adorned with intricate tapestries, grand halls, and centuries-old artefacts.

  • Gaze up at the soaring spires and ornate chapels of Wawel Cathedral, where Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles blend beautifully amid royal tombs and historic relics.

  • Descend 340 meters underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine’s carved tunnels and chambers.

  • Admire intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and even an underground lake, all hand-carved from rock salt over centuries.

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  • All-in-one ticket covers guided tours of Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, plus lunch and transfers.

  • Step inside the opulent royal chambers of Wawel Castle, adorned with intricate tapestries, grand halls, and centuries-old artefacts.

  • Gaze up at the soaring spires and ornate chapels of Wawel Cathedral, where Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles blend beautifully amid royal tombs and historic relics.

  • Descend 340 meters underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine’s carved tunnels and chambers.

  • Admire intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and even an underground lake, all hand-carved from rock salt over centuries.

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zł570
Wieliczka Salt Mine interior with illuminated wooden stairs and chandelier.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures on guided tour.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with wooden walkway and illuminated salt formations.
Wieliczka Salt Mine illuminated staircase and underground lake on guided tour.
Chandelier in Wieliczka Salt Mine's wooden structure during guided tour.
3 hr
  • Make your way to one of Poland’s most famous historic monuments, the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the centuries-old underground mine.

  • Explore the maze of chambers, salt monuments, and shrines that date back to the 13th century.

  • Learn more about one of the world's oldest operating salt mines from an expert guide, choosing among seven language options.

More details

  • Make your way to one of Poland’s most famous historic monuments, the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the centuries-old underground mine.

  • Explore the maze of chambers, salt monuments, and shrines that date back to the 13th century.

  • Learn more about one of the world's oldest operating salt mines from an expert guide, choosing among seven language options.

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zł210
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with ornate salt carvings and chandelier.
Auschwitz-Birkenau brick buildings and barbed wire fences on a guided tour in Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate with warning sign, part of full-day tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine's wooden structures and chandelier, part of full-day tour.
Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp buildings and barbed wire fence under cloudy sky.
Barbed wire fence and guard tower at Auschwitz-Birkenau during sunset.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chamber with wooden walkways and illuminated green water.
Railway tracks leading to Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance, part of full-day tour with transfers.
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11 hr
Transfers included
1 more
  • Explore two concentration camps and one historic mine in one tour!

  • Pay your respects to Holocaust victims and get insights into the lives lived by them as you explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with your tour guide.

  • Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust and learn more about its dark history.

  • Unwind and relax as you indulge in a wholesome meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

  • After this descend 135 meters below ground level to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and explore the chambers, sculptures, and miner workplaces, all with your tour guide.

More details

  • Explore two concentration camps and one historic mine in one tour!

  • Pay your respects to Holocaust victims and get insights into the lives lived by them as you explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with your tour guide.

  • Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust and learn more about its dark history.

  • Unwind and relax as you indulge in a wholesome meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

  • After this descend 135 meters below ground level to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and explore the chambers, sculptures, and miner workplaces, all with your tour guide.

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zł510

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About Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, situated near Krakow, Poland, is a mesmerizing underground world that dates back to the 13th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been captivating visitors for centuries with its intricate salt-carved chapels, chambers, and underground lakes.


Address
Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland
Also known as
Kopalnia soli Wieliczka
Visitors per year
1200000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1978
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Arthur Dallau

Arthur

Jan 2026
5/5

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An Unforgettable Journey Beneath the Earth: Wieliczka Salt Mines Visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mines, just outside Krakow, is one of those rare travel experiences that stays with you long after you’ve returned home. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is more than a mine, it’s a subterranean wonderland where history, art, and human ingenuity converge in an astonishing display. From the moment you descend the ancient stairways into the cool, echoing depths, the atmosphere is captivating. The air is crisp and slightly salty, and the play of shadows on the roughly hewn walls sparks your imagination. What makes Wieliczka truly exceptional, however, are the chambers — vast, cathedral-like spaces carved entirely from salt, each with its own story. The Chapel of St. Kinga alone is worth the trip. This awe-inspiring underground cathedral is a masterpiece of craftsmanship: chandeliers, altarpieces, reliefs and even the Stations of the Cross, all sculpted from rock salt. The way light plays across the crystalline surfaces gives the chamber a sacred, almost otherworldly ambiance that words fail to fully capture. Throughout the guided tour, you also encounter miners’ quarters, fascinating exhibits on mining techniques through the centuries, and whimsical sculptures that reflect local culture and folklore, all crafted by the miners themselves. Each turn of the path reveals another surprise: a massive salt wall, an intricately carved statue, or a cozy resting chamber that once served as a meeting hall. The experience strikes a perfect balance between educational and awe-inspiring. Insightful guides bring the mine’s history to life, from medieval times to the modern era, ensuring that visitors of all ages walk away not only impressed, but genuinely enriched. Whether you’re a history buff, art lover, adventure seeker, or simply someone looking for a one-of-a-kind destination, the Wieliczka Salt Mines are nothing short of phenomenal. It’s more than a tourist attraction — it’s an underground world where human creativity literally shines.

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Maurel

France
Jan 2026
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It was well organized, the meeting point was close to the hotel, and it's a great tour with guides in all the languages.

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Wayne Hodkinson
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Wayne

Poland
Dec 2025
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Awesome day out, plenty of walking. Amazing things to see, and our guide was excellent. I really recommend this trip, well worth it.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Lauwers Joelle
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Lauwers

Belgium
Oct 2025
5/5

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Very good discovery of the mine. Our French-speaking guide was incredible. Perfect command of the language and a great sense of humor. The discovery of the mine was also surprising. Man is capable of incredible things.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Amy Louise Jarvis
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Amy

United Kingdom
Dec 2025
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Was a whole day tour - picked up at 5.30am and got home around 7.00pm - but was worth it. The group leader, Peter, was great. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend if you're not shy of an early morning and a very long day!

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

David John Coulthard
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David

United Kingdom
Dec 2025
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Well orgainised from pick up to drop off. The guide gave a very detailed brief, as we set off, on the day and the strict timings that had to be followed to ensure we kept to the schedule. There was enough time and consideration given for comfort breaks throughout the day . All of the various guides spoke very good English and took time to answer questions. The guide we had for Auschwitz spoke with a lot of emotion and knowledge which ensured the exprience was engraved in our minds. The salt mines were a great way to round the day off with a totally different experience.

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

Kelvin Ayrton Reggiori
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Kelvin

Italy
Dec 2025
5/5

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Everything went smoothly: From the pickup point at the hotel to the end of the visit. The expert Italian guide lead us through the cave, providing a lot of funny details and interesting facts. The whole visit was less than 2 hours, but time flew. The driver was also excellent and on time. I'll recommend this.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow

Benjamin Wilkinson
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Benjamin

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
5/5

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The transfer from the hotel was simple and well organized. The tour guide used was very fluent in English and encouraged as well as answered all questions

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow

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