Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine's Miners’ Route with Skip-the-Line Entry

Step into the role of a miner on an immersive underground journey through the Wieliczka Salt Mine's exclusive Miner's Route.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide and prepare for the experience with safety training, professional mining gear, and an introduction to the tasks ahead. Equipped with a miner's suit and lamp, you'll begin your journey through chambers and tunnels accessible only on the Miner's Route.

What to expect

Miner's Route

Experience the daily challenges of a miner through a series of hands-on activities deep underground.

Features:

• Receive safety training and professional mining equipment before entering the route.

• Wear a miner's suit and carry a lamp as you navigate hidden chambers and tunnels.

• Take part in mining tasks such as measuring methane levels, weaving ropes, and using a shovel.

• Learn about the mine's history, including its origins in the 13th century, through stories shared by your guide.

Underground Chambers & Mining Heritage

Explore areas that showcase the history and culture of the mine and the people who worked there.

Features:

• Discover narrow passages and climb ladders as you move through the underground route.

• See the tools and equipment used by miners across different eras.

• Learn about the mine's historical and cultural significance through its preserved workplaces and artifacts.

Salt Sculptures & St. Kinga's Chapel

Witness the artistic legacy left behind by generations of miners.

Features:

• Admire intricate salt sculptures carved within the mine.

• Visit chapels created from rock salt by miners over the centuries.

• See St. Kinga's Chapel, an underground chamber carved entirely from rock salt.

At the end of the experience, receive a certificate recognizing your hands-on mining adventure. Guided tours are available in English and Polish.