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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.

Open today

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Recommended duration

3 hours

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group exploring the underground chambers, showcasing the intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, Skip the Line Tickets available
Miner in Wieliczka Salt Mine Poland
Inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland
Miners in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine
Chapel in Wieliczka salt mine Krakow
Salt sculptures in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland
hidden tunnels in Wieliczka Salt Mine Poland
Inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland
Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building, Poland
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Guided Tours

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

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  • Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world's oldest, with an expert guide and enjoy skip-the-line access to a vast underground world made entirely of salt.

  • As you walk through the UNESCO-listed site's 20+ chambers, learn about the methods of salt extraction and the mine's history from an expert guide.

  • At St. Kinga's Chapel, which features salt crystal chandeliers, you can see delicate carvings of scenes from the New Testament and Da Vinci's Last Supper, all made out of salt.

  • Opt for the guided experience in your preferred language, with tours available in multiple languages.

  • Fun Fact: The salty air acts as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts as the high salinity of the underground environment prevents rust and decay.

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  • Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world's oldest, with an expert guide and enjoy skip-the-line access to a vast underground world made entirely of salt.

  • As you walk through the UNESCO-listed site's 20+ chambers, learn about the methods of salt extraction and the mine's history from an expert guide.

  • At St. Kinga's Chapel, which features salt crystal chandeliers, you can see delicate carvings of scenes from the New Testament and Da Vinci's Last Supper, all made out of salt.

  • Opt for the guided experience in your preferred language, with tours available in multiple languages.

  • Fun Fact: The salty air acts as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts as the high salinity of the underground environment prevents rust and decay.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour group with guide, showcasing the unique underground chambers and salt formations, located in Krakow
Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour group exploring underground chambers and salt sculptures in Krakow
Undergroung passageway in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour group exploring underground chambers, with meeting point pick up from Krakow
St Kinga's Chapel in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine chamber with intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, part of guided tour from Krakow.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Chapel from Krakow - St. Anthony's Chapel
Sculptures at Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, Krakow tour.
The Józef Pilsudski Grotto in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Underground chambers in the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Underground mine machinery in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine Chapel from Krakow
Krakow small group tour exploring historic streets with guide, featuring Wieliczka Salt Mine visit from Warsaw.
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Guided Tours

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transfers

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4 hours
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  • Visit the unique 800-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine and enjoy skip-the-line entry.

  • Descend 135 meters below the ground and explore 22 chambers carved in salt on a 2.2-kilometer tourist route.

  • Your expert guide will tell you about the exhibits, the lives of the miners, and the history of the mines.

  • Marvel at its wonders, from intricate salt sculptures to serene subterranean lakes and the stunning St. Kinga's Chapel.

  • Fun fact: Wieliczka’s brine, rich in mineral sodium chloride, is harvested from the mine and turned into a soothing bath product for a spa-like experience at home.

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  • Visit the unique 800-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine and enjoy skip-the-line entry.

  • Descend 135 meters below the ground and explore 22 chambers carved in salt on a 2.2-kilometer tourist route.

  • Your expert guide will tell you about the exhibits, the lives of the miners, and the history of the mines.

  • Marvel at its wonders, from intricate salt sculptures to serene subterranean lakes and the stunning St. Kinga's Chapel.

  • Fun fact: Wieliczka’s brine, rich in mineral sodium chloride, is harvested from the mine and turned into a soothing bath product for a spa-like experience at home.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
Inside Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration camp
Inside Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration camp
Salt lake in the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Salt sculptures in the Wieliczka Salt Mine
flowers and candles at the Wall of Death in Auschwitz I
Auschwitz concentration camp
Wieliczka Salt Mine
St Kinga's Chapel in Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Guided Tours

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

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11 hours
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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!

  • Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.

  • Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, meeting point pick-up, and a lunchbox, tailoring your tour to your preferences.

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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!

  • Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.

  • Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, meeting point pick-up, and a lunchbox, tailoring your tour to your preferences.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler's Factory
Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group exploring the underground chambers, showcasing the intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, Skip the Line Tickets available
Salt sculptures in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building, Poland
Interior of Oskar Schindler’s Factory showing a table and a clock.
The Museum of the History of the Polish Resistance, located at Oskar Schindler's Factory.
Mannequins Inside Schindler's Factory Museum
Salon Inside Schindler's Factory Museum
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Combos

Skip-the-Line Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine + Schindler's Factory

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  • With the help of these affordable tickets, visit two of Poland's tourist attractions with the help of a guide.

  • Discover the secrets of the world’s oldest salt mine with an expert guide and check out the beautiful statues carved in salt.

  • Know more about the process of salt extraction and old mining tools!

  • Tour Oskar Schindler's Factory, where you can learn about life during the Nazi occupation.

  • You can walk right in with your skip-the-line entry.

  • Visit the “Kraków under Nazi Occupation” exhibition which is an eyewitness report from World War II.

  • Know more about the role that Oskar Schindler who rescued many Jewish lives.

  • Visit the now-famous Schindler's factory and see where the wartime events depicted in Steven Speilberg's film 'Schindler's List' happened.

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  • With the help of these affordable tickets, visit two of Poland's tourist attractions with the help of a guide.

  • Discover the secrets of the world’s oldest salt mine with an expert guide and check out the beautiful statues carved in salt.

  • Know more about the process of salt extraction and old mining tools!

  • Tour Oskar Schindler's Factory, where you can learn about life during the Nazi occupation.

  • You can walk right in with your skip-the-line entry.

  • Visit the “Kraków under Nazi Occupation” exhibition which is an eyewitness report from World War II.

  • Know more about the role that Oskar Schindler who rescued many Jewish lives.

  • Visit the now-famous Schindler's factory and see where the wartime events depicted in Steven Speilberg's film 'Schindler's List' happened.

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Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists, part of Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists, part of Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour.
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow with Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists, part of Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour in Krakow.
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow, Poland, a highlight of the Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Lunch
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow with Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group.
Wawel Castle and Cathedral with tourists exploring, Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance in the background, part of a guided tour with lunch
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow with Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group.
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Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Lunch

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7 hours30 minutes
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  • Make your way through the heart of Krakow for an informative venture through Polish history

  • Walk alongside your expert tour guide who will let you in on facts, secrets, and stories of Krakow

  • Wander through the Wawel Royal Castle: its chambers, halls, and State Rooms

  • The Wawel Cathedral is the Westminster Abbey of Poland, where all monarchs are buried

  • Tuck into the traditional flavors with a polish lunch, comprised of a soup and a main course dish

  • Take to the small town of Wieliczka and explore one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines

  • Visit St. Kinga's Church here, an underground church decorated with chandeliers and sculptures of saints

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  • Make your way through the heart of Krakow for an informative venture through Polish history

  • Walk alongside your expert tour guide who will let you in on facts, secrets, and stories of Krakow

  • Wander through the Wawel Royal Castle: its chambers, halls, and State Rooms

  • The Wawel Cathedral is the Westminster Abbey of Poland, where all monarchs are buried

  • Tuck into the traditional flavors with a polish lunch, comprised of a soup and a main course dish

  • Take to the small town of Wieliczka and explore one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines

  • Visit St. Kinga's Church here, an underground church decorated with chandeliers and sculptures of saints

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Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Hotel Transfers
Wieliczka Salt Mine with Hotel Transfers from Krakow
Group of tourists exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour, with hotel transfers from Krakow
Group of tourists exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour, with hotel transfers from Krakow
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground tunnels
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground tunnels
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Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Hotel Transfers from Krakow

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4 hours
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  • Explore the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • With a professional guide by your side, delve into the history and significance of the Salt Mines.

  • Enjoy hassle-free transfers to and from the attraction.

  • Relish a ride on an original elevator used through the centuries by miners.

  • Get a chance to purchase some unique souvenirs made from rock salt at the attraction.

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  • Explore the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • With a professional guide by your side, delve into the history and significance of the Salt Mines.

  • Enjoy hassle-free transfers to and from the attraction.

  • Relish a ride on an original elevator used through the centuries by miners.

  • Get a chance to purchase some unique souvenirs made from rock salt at the attraction.

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  • Get entry into 40 Museums and attractions in Krakow with one convenient card.

  • Make use of unlimited free travel on the city's buses and trams that run day and night!

  • See vampire burials at the museum underneath the Main Market Square.

  • Learn about the WWII hero Oscar Schindler at the Oscar Schindler Factory.

  • Upgrade your city pass to get a 3-day validity with access to unlimited public transportation.

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  • Get entry into 40 Museums and attractions in Krakow with one convenient card.

  • Make use of unlimited free travel on the city's buses and trams that run day and night!

  • See vampire burials at the museum underneath the Main Market Square.

  • Learn about the WWII hero Oscar Schindler at the Oscar Schindler Factory.

  • Upgrade your city pass to get a 3-day validity with access to unlimited public transportation.

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Kraków hop-on hop-off bus passing Wawel Castle on a sunny day.
Krakow cityscape with historic buildings, showcasing attractions included in the Krakow Card pass.
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Combo (Save 5%): 24/48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Krakow + Krakow City Pass Tickets

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  • Explore Krakow at your own pace with a choice of 24-hour, or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass and enjoy insightful commentary with visits to iconic stops.

  • With the 24 or 48-hour pass enjoy a gondola ride on the Vistula River and glide past the Wawel Royal Castle, Grunwaldzki Bridge, and Wawel Hill.

  • Gain access to 39 Krakow museums and attractions like the Galicia Jewish Museum which documents the remnants of Jewish culture and life, and more.

  • Enjoy unlimited free travel on Krakow's buses and trams, and explore sites like the vampire burials and Oscar Schindler Factory, a former metal item factory in Krakow.

  • Fun fact: UNESCO declared Karków’s Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, making it the first in the world to gain this status!

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  • Explore Krakow at your own pace with a choice of 24-hour, or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass and enjoy insightful commentary with visits to iconic stops.

  • With the 24 or 48-hour pass enjoy a gondola ride on the Vistula River and glide past the Wawel Royal Castle, Grunwaldzki Bridge, and Wawel Hill.

  • Gain access to 39 Krakow museums and attractions like the Galicia Jewish Museum which documents the remnants of Jewish culture and life, and more.

  • Enjoy unlimited free travel on Krakow's buses and trams, and explore sites like the vampire burials and Oscar Schindler Factory, a former metal item factory in Krakow.

  • Fun fact: UNESCO declared Karków’s Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, making it the first in the world to gain this status!

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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
Visitor’s per year
1200000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1978
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Simon Forbes

Simon

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The experience was amazing. Our guide was very funny and entertaining whilst also being really knowledgeable about the incredible salt mines. It was suitable for all age groups and we would recommend it without hesitation to our friends and family
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Sandor Vanger
HU

Sandor

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Hungary
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The tourist giude was very informative and funny and the experience in the mine was fascianating and enjoyable. The most impressive places are the lake and the church with carved statues.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
STEPHANIE ANN SCOTT
US

Stephanie

5/5
United States
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I had to split up our group after booking and the Customer Service reps I spoke to were really helpful and my request was met. Our van driver was terrific- he returned to pick up some of our group who went to the wrong pickup location. Our guide was lovely and knowledgeable. The mine was remarkable! Don't miss this when you visit Krakow!
Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Hotel Transfers from Krakow
ALAVOINE MARIELLE
FR

Alavoine

4/5
France
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I was afraid when I saw the bad reviews on Headout, but everything went well! Meeting point ok, transport and great guide, the salt mines are worth the trip, must do!
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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transfers
Richard Dolinski
GB

Richard

4/5
United Kingdom
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The tour was very well organised including the collect point, comfortable coach ride and the informative tour of the mine. My only criticism was, the tour should include longer rest periods as there is a lot of walking.
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transfers
Maggie Bogaerts

Maggie

4/5
De zout mijn moet je gezien hebben, het is fantastisch! Wij hebben geboekt bij headout, de communicatie liep perfect. Er waren telaat komers dat is niet fijn voor de de rest van de groep. De gids was fantastisch met wat humor. Ik had een beetje bang wegens claustrofobie maar je moet geen bang hebben de trappen zijn breed en er is een goede luchtcirculatie. Ik heb mij op geen enkele keer benauwd gevoeld. Enkel op laatste bij de lift ga je aan de de deur staan. De lift is heel snel en duurt maar 3 min. Tijdens de rondleiding krijg je voldoende pauze. De zout mijn is zo prachtig nog mooier dan op de folder. Absoluut de moeite.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Hugou épouse Gosek

Hugou

5/5
Même en sachant ce que nous allions visiter, nous avons été impressionnés par le site, c'est vraiment un lieu extraordinaire, à conseiller vivement de visiter...
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Maria João Fernandes Carrega
PT

Maria

4/5
Portugal
Everyting went well. The guides in both tours were very good explaining the history and details. The lunch was two sandwich, 2 pieces of fruit, a bar of chocolate and a bottle of water. Besides that we could do a meal in a restaurant near the salt mines. Long day but the squedule was respected.
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