Guided Tours

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

Wieliczka Salt Mine tour group exploring the underground chambers, showcasing the intricate salt carvings and chandeliers, Skip the Line Tickets available

Inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland

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

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.

Inclusions

Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
Skip-the-line access
Expert guide available in multiple languages
Access to Tourist Route

Exclusions

Access to Miner's Route
Access to Graduation Tower

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Jolanda

3/5

Dec, 2024

There were of it the group some late due to unclear meeting place. Had signed up with guide I got app reminder that we had excursion. So people were not on time so we waited outside in the cold/rain and started at least half an hour later. Tour and guide was perfect. Reception and communication was poor.

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Jason

4/5

Dec, 2024

If you haven't been you definitely should to tick it off the bucket list. However, it is a long tour with hard flooring throughout so it's not everyone.

Guy

4/5

Dec, 2024

Great guide, little disappointed that we came out of a different shaft and a normal elevator in the town. Good experience.

Rachel

4/5

Dec, 2024

Very interesting and amazing things made from salt. Just worth noting the stairs down are not for the faint hearted and being down there for so long feels quite drawn out . Glad we went though

Christine

5/5

Dec, 2024

Excellent visit to the salt mines. Very informative guide, and stunning sculptures & carvings. The whole thing is extremely well presented & although you do need to be fairly fit due to all the steps down & walking, it is stunning so well worth it.

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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

What to bring

Bring along comfortable walking shoes as the route has around 800 stairs.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind electric torches and cigarettes are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

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.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Facilities: restroom and lockers.
The temperature underground tends to reach 17–18°C. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.
In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the guided tour.
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

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.