Descend into a captivating world of underground chambers, saline lakes, and chapels on a guided tour with skip-the-line access at Poland's Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Highlights
Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Opt for the guided experience in your preferred language, with tours available in multiple languages.
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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.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Skip-the-line access
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Expert guide available in multiple languages
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Access to Tourist Route
Exclusions
Exclusions
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Access to Miner's Route
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Access to Graduation Tower
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
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Your experience
Your experience
Uncover a salted wonderland
With 800 stairs, a descent of 135m underground, and around 3km of maze-like galleries steeped in secrets and legends, the Wieliczka Salt Mines is a whole world waiting to be discovered. Bypass long queues and embark on a guided tour to discover beautiful chambers carved entirely out of salt, along with saline lakes, the likes of which cannot be found above the ground. Gain interesting insights into the methods of salt extraction, the old tools and machines used for mining, and the means of transport from your expert guide.
Underground artistry
Don't miss out on St Kinga's Chapel, adorned with salt sculptures and reliefs that were crafted by the miners. The glowing crystal chandeliers shine a light on the beauty of the chapel. As you walk through, spot Pope John Paul II's sculpture and a copy of Da Vinci's Last Supper, entirely made of salt.
From depths to daylight
As the tour comes to an end, explore the largest chamber of the mine which hosts balls and sporting events. Then, purchase mementos from the souvenir shop and ride a real mining cart back to the surface.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- Bring along comfortable walking shoes as the route has around 800 stairs.
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind electric torches and cigarettes are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair. Some of the underground paths on the Tourist Route have been modified to accommodate individuals with limited mobility.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional Information
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Facilities: restroom and lockers.
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The temperature underground tends to reach 17–18°C. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.
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In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the guided tour.
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Telecommunication signals will not reach you in the mine. However, a designated place is available to use free WiFi and make phone calls.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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