Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour: Explore Historic Chambers from Krakow

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: 4 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…
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
What's Not Included
  • 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…

Location
Starowiślna 65
Starowiślna
Cancellation Policy

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

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Meepmeepity
Oct 17, 2024
A must visit in Krakow! - A truly special experience, our tour guide was fantastic- its a must do in Krakow! The only drawback was our transfer drivers - one of which who was talking on their phone throughout the whole trip there and neither of them said so much as hello
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O7509injackh
Sep 28, 2024
A wonderful experience - This was a fascinating tour of these amazing salt mines,the guide was very informative. Considering you only see 1% of the actual mine you still cover quite a distance during the 2 hour tour.
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631dianej
Sep 19, 2024
Worth a visit - We thoroughly enjoyed our day. What a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was fab. Lots of steps walking down but was ok. Would love to do it all again.
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Fiona_r
Sep 10, 2024
Wear comfortable shoes! - Very good communication with the organiser from start to finish. The trip was very well organised and everything run to time. Samantha was a professional guide who spoke excellent English who always spoke clearly and loud enough to hear even when stood at the back of the group. I thought my older teen would have got bored on this trip but it was actually the highlight of her holiday!!
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A7459ajjonathanv
Aug 30, 2024
Salt mine visit - Very interesting. Mind boggling the work involved in creating the chambers within the mine. Lots of steps down but an efficient lift back up. We read that it was cool and might require a jumper but it was comfortable at 17 degrees.
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Bernadette316
Oct 27, 2024
Well organised and interesting tour - The tour is well organised, with a convenient central pick up point in a minibus. Our driver spoke almost no English but looked after us well. The salt mines tour was very interesting, learning about the history, seeing the salt sculptures and viewing the beautiful underground chapels.
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Paddy
Oct 4, 2024
Fantastic experience - The main carved chapel the work that went into it is incredible. I would have liked more time at the last section was rushed. I also would have liked to see the museum.
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Sylvia_c
Oct 5, 2024
Interesting tour - Very interesting to see and we knew it would be a lot of walking. The tour guide was lovely but as we didn’t have head sets and we were at the back of the group due to my partner using crutches we could not hear what she was saying very often. At the end we got separated from the group as we thought the first elevator was how we got back up but unfortunately it was just a service elevator. The museum tour was 40 minutes at the end but we decided that we had walked enough and eventually found the way out. No one looked for us. Just after we got off the elevator I received a call asking where we were. The tour operator obviously did not factor the 40 minutes at the museum into our trip as the bus was waiting on us. That is the main reason I’ve given it a lower score and getting separated from the group.
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Allanj719
Sep 24, 2024
Ok tur - The visit to the mine was ok, but the guide was very difficult to hear and understand. We had the tour in English, but could only hear what was said if one stood right next to the guide It must be made better if possible with the use of audio guide
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Janetcw9859kl
Sep 13, 2024
Salt mines - Very interesting tour apart from tour guide who seemed rushed and didn’t wait for group to get together from coming down steps, so not everyone heard what she was saying. Disappointed only with tour guide.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).