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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Christopher

5/5

Nov, 2024

Absolutely Fabulous experience. Sights that I will never forget! Our guide was brilliant. She was very descriptive about the mine's past and very engaging. If you are in Poland, this is a must!

Hendricus

5/5

Nov, 2024

Everything went according to appointment. It was very crowded but still we were inside very quickly. The tour itself was incredibly interesting. The guide was very easy to understand, very knowledgeable and had a lot of humor. In short, highly recommended.

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Riccardo

4/5

Nov, 2024

The place is very beautiful. I did enjoy all the stairs going down the mine. Guide was very good. I did like a lot the museum and the small lift.

Manuela

5/5

Nov, 2024

Planning, guidance, tour... all top... We had fun because our guide was so funny... She spoke very good German and we will never forget this experience... An absolute MUST... You won't see anything like this anywhere else! Simply amazing. It would also be advisable for the guide to have a microphone so that the group of about 25 people can understand everything!!! Otherwise: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👍👌

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Vinko

5/5

Nov, 2024

It was a bit annoying when you have to wait 3-4h for ticket reservation confirmation. Beside that expirience in the mine was amazing and our guide was really amusing and comunicative.

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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.