Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Journey from Krakow to one of Poland’s greatest treasures — the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Descend deep underground and discover a labyrinth of tunnels, chapels, and sculptures carved entirely from salt. Follow your expert guide through breathtaking chambers, shimmering lakes, and centuries of mining history in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights:
Explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine with a licensed guide
Marvel at salt-carved chapels, sculptures, and underground lakes
Learn about 700 years of mining tradition and craftsmanship
Experience one of the oldest operating salt mines in the world
Travel comfortably from Krakow with organized round-trip transport
This half-day tour combines comfort and discovery, taking you deep into the heart of a truly unique underground world. Led by a licensed in-house guide and including comfortable transport from Krakow, it’s an effortless way to explore one of Poland’s most unforgettable landmarks.
Itinerary:
Transfer to Wieliczka / 30 min
Sit back and enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer to Wieliczka. Everything is arranged for you — no stress, no rush.
Wieliczka Salt Mine / 2h30min / Admission Ticket Included
Descend deep underground into the breathtaking Wieliczka Salt Mine, a world of shimmering tunnels, majestic salt-carved chapels, and crystal-clear lakes. Discover stunning sculptures, chandeliers made of salt, and the famous Chapel of St. Kinga — all carved by miners’ hands. This mesmerizing journey blends nature, art, and legend in an unforgettable experience beneath the earth.
Transfer Back to Krakow / 30 min
Relax on your way back to Krakow, reflecting on a day full of history, beauty, and unforgettable moments — all experienced with ease and comfort.
Meeting point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). (click to go to the Google maps)
ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040
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What’s included
- Bus fare
- Parking fees
- Entry tax
- Entry / admission fee
- Round-trip transport Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow
- Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Guided tour with a licensed in-house guide
- Elevator ride back to the surface after the tour
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Elevator ride down to the mine (descent by stairs)
Itinerary
- 1
Booking
We will contact you if any data needs to be supplemented or to specify the time of departure from your location. It is therefore important to provide correct contact details during the booking process.
- 2
At location
While booking the tour you will have a chance to choose your pickup point. Pickup times are arranged individually, usually the day before the tour date. Expect the driver at your hotel reception or (if there is no reception) in front of the main exit of the building, approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The list of hotels is limited so if you cannot find your accommodation (or if you do not live in a hotel / apartment), please pick main tour departure point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). Check-in at this location is 10-15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
- 3
Transfer to Wieliczka by an air-conditoned vehicle (approx. 30 minutes)
Check-in at the location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. Our driver will pick you up. After taking all the participants, we will go to Wieliczka. Depending on road conditions, this may take around 30 minutes.
- 4
Visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine (approx. 2 ½h)
Official Wieliczka Salt Mine guide will show around you the Mine in the chosen language. Entrance fees are already paid so you don’t have to worry about anything. Admire the beauty of the underground city!
- 5
Return to Krakow from Wieliczka (approx. 30 minutes)
You can be dropped off near the place of the pickup or the starting point.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
- Start times
- 08:00 · 08:45 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:15 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 13:00 · 13:15 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00 · 16:00
Know before you go
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Tour with a local guide, only a driver on the way to and from Krakow
- The regular Salt Mine tour requires lots of walking and climbing stairs. The tour begins with a descent down the Daniłowicz Shaft to Level I of the mine. It is situated 64 m underground, thus the visitors have to walk down 380 stairs. The next levels lead the tour participants even deeper, i.e. 135 m underground. There are 800 steps along the whole route. After a short respite, visitors go up to the surface in a mining elevator. The tour does not include the lift that takes you down.
- Please remember that it is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer and wear comfortable shoes, as well.
- The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the main cannot exceed dimensions: 35x20x20 cm.
- FAQ
- How long does it take to get to Salt Mine from Krakow?
- It takes around 30 minutes to get to Salt Mine.
- How long is the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour?
- The entire tour from pickup to drop off takes approximately 4 hours. The sightseeing itself takes around 2 ½ hours.
- I am physically challenged - can I take part in the tour?
- The regular Salt Mine tour requires lots of walking and climbing stairs. If you have trouble walking you should consider taking the special route for physically challenged tourists. Unfortunately we do not provide such service therefore we advise you to contact the Salt Mine for additional information.
- Can I use a lift to get down the first 380 steps?
- The Salt Mine tour does not include the lift to get down. After the tour is finished, the group is taken by lift to the surface.
- I have claustrophobia - can I take part in the tour?
- Please keep in mind that the sightseeing is deep under the surface and as wonderful as it is, guests suffering from Claustrophobia might feel uncomfortable. We request that you plan in advance and exercise caution at all times.
- Can I leave my belongings in a car while taking part in the tour?
- You will be asked to leave your bigger belongings in a car (don’t worry, they will be locked and supervised by our driver). The allowed dimensions of a bag you can take with you are 35x20x20.
- Please remember that it is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer.
- Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking.
- The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the main cannot exceed dimensions: 35x20x20 cm.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Main Departure Point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
- Address
- Wielopole 2, Kraków, 31-072, PL
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 50.05927, 19.94289
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Main Departure Point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time., Wielopole 2, Kraków, 31-072, PL.
From AED 385 per person
