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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour: Explore Historic Chambers from Krakow
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300 Ratings
Kraków
Embark on a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow and explore its historic chambers connected by 1.25 miles of passages. Descend 110 feet and spend 2 hours in the mine.
Embark on a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow and explore its historic chambers connected by 1.25 miles of passages. Descend 110 feet and spend 2 hours in the mine.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wieliczka Salt Mine - The Wieliczka Salt Mine is on UNESCO’s 1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage due to its’ importance in the history of mining. The mine is also notable for a long tradition of tourism. This famous breath-taking site has been visited over the centuries by Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von…
- Wieliczka Salt Mine - The Wieliczka Salt Mine is on UNESCO’s 1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage due to its’ importance in the history of mining. The mine is also notable for a long tradition of tourism. This famous breath-taking site has been visited over the centuries by Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Dimitri Mendeleev, Boleslaw Prus, Ignacy Paderewski, Pope John Paul II, and crowned heads of state, not to mention millions of people from all over the world. Included in the tour is a stunning “underground town” with lakes, passages, and the marvelous Saint Kinga Chapel.
The whole tour lasts about 4-5 hours. You will spend around 2 hours in the Salt Mine. If you would like to take photos, you must purchase permission at the entrance to Saint Kinga’s Chapel. During this tour there is no lunch break. After your arrival back in Krakow, you will be dropped off at your pick up point.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
- Pick up from selected locations in Krakow City Center
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
- Pick up from selected locations in Krakow City Center
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The journey encompasses a visit to twenty historical compartments interconnected by roughly 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) of corridors. The way into the mine is through a staircase with 380 steps leading to the 1st Level (which is 110 feet or 64 meters beneath the surface). The ascension to ground level is conducted via the Danilowicz shaft from the 3rd…
The journey encompasses a visit to twenty historical compartments interconnected by roughly 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) of corridors. The way into the mine is through a staircase with 380 steps leading to the 1st Level (which is 110 feet or 64 meters beneath the surface). The ascension to ground level is conducted via the Danilowicz shaft from the 3rd Level (settled at a depth of 443 feet or 135 meters). The total excursion time is about 4-5 hours, out of which nearly 2 hours are spent within the Salt Mine.
- Bringing luggage to the mine is not allowed with the exception of hand baggage. Hand baggage is considered to be luggage of maximum dimensions 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.
- Temperature in the Mine is between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius
Location
Starowiślna 65
Starowiślna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(300 Ratings)
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Marisa_m
Oct 27, 2025
Salt mine tour - I went with some family members to see the Salt mines and all I can say is- we loved it! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell he cares about the town and the people of Poland. Family friendly environment and a great way to get some steps in on a vacation! This is a healthy way to spend time with your family.
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Watsonfam5
Oct 26, 2025
Well worth a few hours of your day! - This was a last-minute decision for me and I’m so glad I decided to go! It was an EXCELLENT way to spend the morning. The night before I booked my ticket just before midnight and the van arrived by 8:30 to pick me up the next morning. It’s just a short trip outside Kraków. Our English speaking guide was friendly, attentive, and a wealth of knowledge. Very much appreciated the convenient pick up and drop off. The mine itself is impressive and beautiful. Highly recommend this unique experience!
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Annet165
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent visit to The Salt Mines. Exceeded our expectations. - Pick up was on time and everything ran smoothly. Excellent trip from start to finish. It was great to see the mines up close. Our driver was very helpful.
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Richardhwatson
Sep 21, 2025
The best Krakow tour Company - Fantastic Company...really went the extra mile to help re arrange our booking after i messed up !..Comms great..easy to understand..minimal paperwork..and our tour of the Salt Mine was excellent with a really good ,easy to understand girl speaking great English. We were collected on time and the whole trip went with no problems. Perfect. We will definately use you again next visit. Thanks again SeeKrakow. Richard & Katrina , Yorkshire.
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A
Sep 17, 2025
An awesome visit with a tremendous tour guide - A perfect t day, even in the rain.
We left on time from our meeting point. The driver introduced himself to everyone and told us what to expect.
Our tour guide (Evangelina (I’m not 100% sure if I picked up her name correctly. There were 2 lady tour guides with the same name. Our lady had long dark hair and was very attractive) She’s been the best tour guide we’ve come across since visiting Krakow. She’s a credit to her employer. Very informative, jolly and patient. She had a wicked personality. Everyone warmed to her. This was a very interesting visit. It was well worth the money paid. I’d recommend anyone to visit the salt mines. You are walking around for 2 hours, so an element of fitness is required. They even cater for people with disabilities.
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John_d
Sep 10, 2025
Salt mine tour highlight of Krakow. - The salt mine Tore was simply fantastic. Well it is a lot of steps going down. It is certainly manageable. I’m 74 and my wife is 72 and we were able to make all of the physical requirements of the tour without a problem. Clearly the highlight of the tour is the beautiful chapel, salt figures, and the beautiful lighting on the way down.
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Barbara_p
Aug 14, 2025
Sal mine - A long walk to the lift about 14 mins and then back to the main entrance another 10 min walk. Lots of walking and your legs feel like jelly once you’ve climbed down the steps.
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Kellybb2607fq
Jul 1, 2025
Salt mines - Tour guide was fantastic as was the driver. The mines themselves are just wow and definitely worth a visit, there are a lot of stairs so for anyone not able to manage just tell them there is a disabled access.
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Craigjen2024
Oct 25, 2025
Mixed feelings - At the start we had to wait about 15 mins in the pouring rain as there wasn’t enough room under the canopies due to the crowds. We got absolutely soaked. Even though our tour guide was excellent the group was too large to get the best experience. Lots of other large groups and everything was really rushed. Still worth a visit
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I6566wwbiancad
Jun 5, 2025
Not a nice experience. - We had to be at the meeting place at 9 o'clock, at 9.30 the very cramped bus arrived, I am 169cm and was already cramped, nothing was communicated by the host lady about the delay. Because of the driver who spoke poor English, we were dumped at the entrance, the tour went in a hurry again, apparently something that is there, so no time to take a quiet look and take pictures, you could not hear the guide anymore and the next group was already there and that guide looked at you dirty that you had to go through. After the tour there was possibly a museum to visit but no one knew if that was possible because the driver was waiting and it was not said whether that was allowed or not, so but not done, really a shame. The mine itself is quite nice to visit. Then back with the cramped bus.
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