Guided Tours

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

Name: From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-01-06T09:00:00
End: 2025-01-06T13:00:00
Location: Krakow

St Kinga's Chapel in Wieliczka Salt Mine with intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, Poland.

Undergroung passageway in Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, Krakow tour.

St Kinga's Chapel in Wieliczka Salt Mine

Book this guided tour of Poland's underground wonder, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with skip-the-line tickets and transfers.

Highlights

Skip the lines to explore Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its sprawling salt labyrinths, salt carvings, and rich salt mining history.
Walk through 20 salt chambers as your expert guide shares stories about the salt mine’s patrons, the miners' lives, and exhibits.
Admire stunning features like intricate salt sculptures, life-sized figurines, serene subterranean lakes, and the shimmering St. Kinga's Chapel, carved entirely from salt.
Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle from a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.
Fun fact: Known for its unique acoustics, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has hosted concerts, theater performances, and even weddings in its underground halls.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
Expert English, German, Italian, French, Spanish-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from meeting point

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Harry

5/5

Jan, 2025

From the time of the pick up and the friendliness of the driver and the tour guide of the mine were just perfect . Very informative and the group was a good bunch of people

Giovanelli

5/5

Dec, 2024

This was our 1st visit to a salt mine and we found it incredible. On the other hand, the guide should have been equipped with an audio system. She had a small voice and didn't always wait until the whole group was around her to give her explanations...which was a shame!

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Kevin

5/5

Dec, 2024

Other than the lovely saltmines and the optional museum. Our roundtrip transfer driver was kind and supportive with a hint of humor. The only part when I was concerned was the salt mine had strict backpack demensions. (IMPORTANT NOTE: This was a restriction imposed by the mine, not the tour operator!) I'm glad to say at the moment of this writing; backpacks (aproximately a school backpack) are allowed into the mine. I assume they are trying to avoid hiking sized backpacks into the cave for safety reasons and to make the experience more comfortable for other guests. Before attending, Please reconfirm that the backpack restrictions haven't changed! I strongly recommend this tour. It is an absolute must!

Olatz

4/5

Dec, 2024

The transfer service was excellent, the driver was very friendly. The guide was attentive at all times and gave clear and precise explanations.

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Maryann

3/5

Dec, 2024

It was fine. Met my expectations but did not exceed them. A lot of walking that I was not aware of and long wait time . . Glad I went

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Your experience

You'll skip the long queues outside the mine and head deep underground with your guide to uncover the wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Discovering the stunning chambers and salt masterpieces

Begin your tour at the Danilowicz Shaft, the entrance of the mine. With an expert guide, explore 22 dazzling chambers, including the Stanisław Staszic Chamber, Weimar Chamber, and the Chamber of Casimir the Great, all carved from salt. Walking through different chambers and tunnels, you’ll listen to fascinating insights about the mine’s mining history and legends from the guide. In the salt chambers, you'll come across intricate salt sculptures, an underground lake, and the magnificent Chapel of St. Kinga, also crafted by the miners entirely from salt. More highlights include the 'Last Supper' bas-relief and exquisite salt creations like chandeliers, altarpieces, and life-sized figures, all showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail.

A rejuvenating experience

Throughout your tour, you'll breathe in the mineral-rich air of the salt chambers, known for its role in promoting lung health. At the end of your tour, shop for unique rock salt souvenirs, spices, and salt-based cosmetics at the mine’s gift store.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring a light jacket as the mine stays cold at around 14-16°C.
Wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of walking involved.

What's not allowed

Large luggage is not allowed inside the mine, except for hand baggage with maximum dimensions of 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.

Accessibility

This tour is only partly wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

This tour is not recommended for participants with walking disabilities as there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start.
A moderate level of physical fitness is required to comfortably navigate the tour.
The tour is also not recommended for individuals with claustrophobia, as the experience takes place in enclosed underground spaces.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.