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Descend into a captivating world of underground chambers, saline lakes, and salt chapels on a skip-the-line guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine.
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Skip the ticket lines to enter the Wieliczka Salt Mine with an expert guide to explore a vast underground world made entirely of salt.
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Walk through the UNESCO-listed site’s 20+ chambers and learn about salt extraction methods and the mine’s 700-year-old history.
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At St. Kinga’s Chapel, see towering salt crystal chandeliers, carvings of scenes from the New Testament, and Da Vinci’s Last Supper made of salt.
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Your multilingual guide will tell you how “white gold” from the Wieliczka Salt Mine shaped Poland’s history, funding royal projects and military campaigns.
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Fun fact: The salty air acts as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts as the high salinity of the underground environment prevents rust and decay.
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Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Expert English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, or Russian-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Access to Tourist Route
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Round-trip transfers from Krakow (based on the option selected)
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Pick-up from the meeting point or hotel (based on the option selected)
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Access to Miner’s Route
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Access to Graduation Tower
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Food and drinks
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United Kingdom, France, Italy and over 59 countries have loved this experience
Szabó
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Everything was perfect I didn't have to queue long The tour went quickly and smoothly It was beautiful , I recommend it to everyone
Benjamin
Aug, 2025Verified booking
The transfer from the hotel was simple and well organized. The tour guide used was very fluent in English and encouraged as well as answered all questions
Bouvarel
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Very well indicated, the wait lasted 30 minutes. The guide was perfect, humorous and knowledgeable about France. Very nice tour and magnificent siteIda
Jul, 2025Verified booking
We had an amazing guide and the whole experience was really cool. It's hard to understand that salt can be made into so beautiful things.Alessandro
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Truly outstanding organization! We were picked up at the pre-arranged meeting point on time in an exclusive, private minivan that took us straight to the salt mine, half an hour away from Krakow. Once we arrived we already had our ticket in hand for the first guided tour in Italian, which came within 40 minutes of our arrival. In the meantime we took a few tours of the local stores and had lunch. The guided tour lasted about 2 hours, once we left we were picked up again by the same minivan and driven back to Krakow to the same starting point. All super excellent! Thank you!
Meet your tour guide at your designated meeting point. Then begin your journey by descending 135 meters below the surface to enter a world shaped out of salt.
Uncover a salt wonderland
With 800 stairs descending 327 meters, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a one-of-a-kind subterranean realm. Its nearly 3 km of maze-like galleries are steeped in secrets and legends. Bypass long queues and embark on a guided tour to discover beautiful chambers and sculptures carved entirely out of salt and saline lakes, the likes of which cannot be found aboveground. Gain interesting insights into the methods of salt extraction, old mining tools and machines, and means of transport from your expert guide.
Underground artistry
Don’t miss out on St Kinga’s Chapel, adorned with salt sculptures and reliefs that were crafted by miners in the 1700s. The glowing crystal chandeliers shine a light on the chapel’s stunning beauty. As you walk through, spot a sculpture of Pope John Paul II and a relief of Da Vinci’s Last Supper, made entirely of salt.
From depths to daylight
As the tour comes to an end, explore the largest chamber of the mine that hosts balls and sporting events. Then, purchase mementos from the souvenir shop and ride a real mining cart back to the surface.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the route has around 800 steps.
What's not allowed
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Electric torches and cigarettes are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair. However, some of the underground paths on the tourist route have been modified to accommodate individuals with limited mobility.
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Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional Information
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This experience is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
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This venue has sufficient restrooms and lockers.
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The temperature underground tends to reach 14–16°C. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.
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In exceptional cases, the guide may not take you through some of the chambers of the tourist route.
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Telecommunication signals will not reach you down in the mine. However, there is a designated spot where you can use free WiFi and make phone calls.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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