Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour: Explore 9 Centuries of Salt Exploitation

Discover the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine, with 9 centuries of history and a unique underground tourist route. Experience the health benefits of its special climate and micro-element filled air.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine - Take an unforgettable guided walk along the 3-kilometer-long tourist route 135 meters under the ground.
    Book this 2-hour live guided tour in Wieliczka Salt Mine a professional local guide.
    The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt exploitation.
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour leader
  • Entrance ticket in your chosen language
  • Licensed guide fluent in your selected language
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Transport to Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • 10zl photo pass
Additional Information

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, steeped in a rich history of salt extraction, traces its roots back to the middle ages and has a legacy spanning approximately 900 years.
Situated 135 meters below the ground, the visitor path in the mine can be reached either by taking the staircase or by using an elevator which is now available upon special request. This…

Location
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Jana Mikolaja Danilowicza 10,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angelaah692hp
Apr 9, 2025
Great tour - Amazing and vast network of tunnels 100m underground. Very interesting and stimulating tour. I would recommend - but not if your claustrophobic!
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Natalie_p
Apr 2, 2025
Something you have to do!! Amazing - I was blown away by this trip. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Beautiful and our tour guide Isabell was amazing!!
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Gary_k
Apr 2, 2025
Great experience. Well organised. - Great experience and punctual. Good tour guide. All was as described on the material. The skip the cue was the best option as there was a lot of people cuing there and we just got through with minimal wait.
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Jacqueline_p
Feb 23, 2025
Salt mines krakow - We had a wonderful time at the mine, our guide was lovely and very informative, booking very easy with the app, would definitely recommend
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Beatrice
Jan 5, 2025
Surprising experience - It was really an amazing experience. The guided tour was complete and interesting, the guide very exhaustive and also nice. I recommend everyone to try it.
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Nelia820
Nov 1, 2024
Stairs - This museum is amazingly beautiful. 800 stairs is quite challenging not including the walking through the tunnels and corridors, whew 😅😅😅 we made it!
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Peter_w
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing - Couldn’t fault it 👍amazing place👍amazing guide👍well worth the short taxi ride from Krakow 👍.would recommend for anyone visiting Krakow.
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Josouthie01
Sep 16, 2024
Use these for your trip to the Salt mines - I have been before , this time I travelled with my friend who had not experienced this, we had a great day, the tour guide was great spoke fantastic English.
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Nancy_g
Dec 7, 2024
Interesting Experience - Very interesting. Our guide was informative The mines are very warm and involves a lot of walking downstairs. Thankfully there’s an elevator back up.
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Jamie_n
Nov 23, 2024
let down - Avoid. The company incharge failed to communicate the change in time and we missed the tour all together.
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).