Embark on a half-day guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines from Krakow. Explore the underground corridors, learn about the history, and marvel at the stunning St Kinga’s Chapel.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine - Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of Poland’s top attractions that’s on UNESCO’s World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage. The half-day skip-the-line tour departs from Krakow.
Learn about the salt mine that is the best-preserved site of its type in the world. Opened in the 13th century, it has been in continuous operation since that time.
Explore some of the 300 kilometers of hallways extending over 9 levels and reaching depths of 327 meters. See the chambers and chapels in the mine’s underground city, including the famous St. Kinga Chapel, visited each year by more than a million tourists from all over the world.
- Professional guide
- Fuel surcharge and insurance included
- Complimentary WiFi access
- Unrestricted photo-taking permission
- Comfortable transport via air-conditioned minivan
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selective)
- Food and drinks
Embark on a half-day, 4-hour journey from Krakow that reveals the hidden trails of subterranean passageways. About 30 - 40 minutes into the drive, you’ll arrive at the Wieliczka Salt Mine to pair up with an English-speaking guide. Your guide will help you dive deeper into the history and significance of this site while highlighting its primary attractions. Typically, the guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine spans 2 - 2.5 hrs. Throughout this exploration, you’re sure to visit the St Kinga’s Chapel, a stunning underground marvel. With its 54 m length and nearly 12 m height, it mirrors the interiors of ancient wooden churches, complete with magnificent salt crystal chandeliers, submerged corridors and landscapes, unseen saline lakes and exquisite subterranean chambers. Be prepared to climb about 800 stairs on the standard tourist route, with half of them found at the entrance. The tour concludes with our driver chauffeuring you back to Krakow.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. The route includes over 800 stairs.
- Not recommended for participants who become easily claustrophobic. There are some very narrow paths inside the salt mine and this may be difficult for some. Once you have begun the tour there is no possibility to shorten your visit or turn back.
- Hand luggage should be of a reasonable size, and larger luggage should be left in the car.
- There is no minimum age to experience the activity, however, children should be capable of walking unassisted or be carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby strollers are not allowed underground.
- Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 15ºC or 59ºF, it is recommended that you bring a jacket
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
