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Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Skip-the-Line Tickets
- The UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine will have you discover an underground 700-year-old world of 23 chambers composed of different salt compositions and saline lakes.
- With your expert guide speaking the language of your choice, learn about methods of salt extraction, mining tools and devices, and the various ways of transporting salt from the mine.
- Admire the 300-year-old religious and historical statues made by miners from salt in St. Anthony, Janowice, and Holy Cross Chapels.
- While on your tour, you can taste the raw salt from the walls! A truly sensory experience.
- The Chapel of St Kinga will mesmerize you with its unique atmosphere and figures such as Pope John Paul II and a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's ‘Last Supper’ — all delicately carved in salt.
- Salt chandeliers, a smooth yet made-of-salt flooring, and even a multimedia spectacle are other highlights in this Chapel at the heart of the mine.
Inclusions
- Admission to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Access to Tourist Route
- Expert guide (available in multiple languages)
- Booking fees
Exclusions
- Access to Miner's Route
- Access to Graduation Tower
- Tip: As the temperature underground reaches 17–18°C, the best way to dress is in layers.
- This tour is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian & Russian.
- The route includes around 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. So, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.
- Telecommunication signals will not reach you in the Mine. However, a designated place is available to use free WiFi and make phone calls.
- In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the guided tour.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Optional Lunch
- This experience offers a guided tour of two concentration camps and a historic mine with an English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pickups and drop-offs from your hotel/hostel/accommodation in Krakow add to the convenience of this tour.
- You'll begin at the Nazi Holocaust's largest concentration camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, a 2-part tour that begins at Auschwitz.
- At the second camp of Birkenau, you'll see the original barracks and locations where prisoners were held. As you walk through the camp, your guide will tell facts and stories about the prisoners.
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, an attraction that speaks to Poland's mineral and religious culture.
- Descend 135 meters below ground level and follow the tourist route past multiple chambers, original sculptures, and authentic miner workplaces.
- Upgrade to include a lunchbox with veg and non-veg options in your ticket.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the meeting point
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
- Lunchbox with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (optional)
- Entry tickets
- Tour with a professional guide
- Audio equipment rental
- Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service.
- Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants must provide their full name as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
- Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Cracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The tour operator will provide the exact location and pickup time at least a day before your scheduled tour.
- Sightseeing in the salt mine takes place 135 m under the surface where the temperature is between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. We recommend wearing appropriate clothes.
- The maximum dimensions of a bag: Auschwitz-Birkenau – 30 x 20 x 10 cm, Wieliczka Salt Mine – 35 x 20 x 20 cm.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour With Meeting Point Pick Up From Krakow
- Enjoy skip-the-line access and bypass waiting queues at the 800-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most unique attractions in Poland.
- Travel through a comfortable air-conditioned bus after a convenient pickup from the meeting point.
- With an expert guide by your side, learn about all the myths and legends of one of the oldest salt mines in the world.
- Explore the vast 327-meter underground labyrinth that dates back to the 13th century.
- Marvel at the fascinating salt artwork as you walk through 22 chambers carved in salt. See the salty underground lake, chapels, and salt monuments here.
- Tip: The microclimate of the mine is great for people with asthma and allergies.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entrance
- Entrance fee
- Expert guide (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish)
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow with pick-up from the meeting point
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food/Beverage
- Hotel Transfers
This ticket offers the following options you can choose from:
- English Tour with Pickup from 2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza Street
- German Guided Tour with Pickup from Straszewskiego Street
- Italian Guided Tour with Pickup from Straszewskiego Street
- French Guided Tour with Pickup from Straszewskiego Street
- Spanish Guided Tour with Pickup from Straszewskiego Street
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
- The Wieliczka Salt Mines are the only operational facility in the world since the Middle Ages.
- With hotel transfers arranged, you can enjoy a hassle-free transportation experience in an air-conditioned minibus.
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can catch sight of the original excavated holes, shafts, and chambers at the salt mine.
- Delve into the history of the salt mine with a local professional guide by your side during the tour.
- Take a thrilling ride from the depths of the mine to ground level on an original elevator used since the middle ages.
- Purchase some memorable rock salt souvenirs at the store present outside the attraction.
- Note: The tour includes pick-up services from the hotels located in the center of Krakow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and a pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
- Entry tickets
- Tour with a professional guide
- Audio equipment rental
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Photo permission (10 PLN fee paid on the spot)
- Tip: If you start feeling hungry then there is a cafeteria inside the mine with a variety of dishes, and beverages. How often can you say you ate lunch over 400 feet underground?
- Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Cracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
- The maximum dimensions of a bag that can be carried inside the attraction is 35x 20 x 20 cm.
- You have to go back to the surface by elevator.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Full-Day Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine with Transfers from Krakow & Lunch
- On this tour, get a chance to pay your respect to the many victims of the Holocaust as you visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial.
- You will be able to witness the lives lived by these victims as you explore the two concentration camps and a historic salt mine on this tour.
- Your tour will begin at the Nazi Holocaust's largest concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where your guide will let you in on the stories of the lives lived by the Holocaust victims held here.
- You will then head to Birkenau, where you will witness the original barracks and locations where prisoners were held.
- You will then get to unwind as you indulge in a wholesome lunch, available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- After this relaxing lunch break, your tour guide will lead you to Wieliczka Salt Mine 135 meters below ground level, to get a closer look into Poland's mineral and religious culture.
- Please note: The name in your booking should match the full name in your photo ID, as per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum requirements.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the meeting point
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunchbox - vegetarian & non-vegetarian options available (optional)
- Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
- Tour with a professional guide
- Audio rental equipment
This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- Italian Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- Small Group English Guided Tour
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Skip the Line Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine + Schindler's Factory
- Explore two of Poland’s attractions with the help of these pocket-friendly tickets during this guided tour!
- Visit the world's oldest salt mine, Wieliczka Salt Mine, acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- From an expert guide, learn about ancient mining tools, salt extraction methods, and transportation (available in various languages).
- Explore saline lakes and beautiful salt statues beneath 135 meters.
- Start your journey back to Krakow under Nazi occupation with your expert guide.
- You’ll be able to enter without waiting in line by taking the skip-the-line entrance into the factory!
- Know more about Oskar’s Schindler’s life from the Enamel Factory which recreates the city's World War II events.
- Visit the photographer's shop, take the tram, and walk through the crowded streets of a Jewish ghetto.
- See where the events depicted in Steven Spielberg's film "Schindler's List" occurred in the now-famous Schindler's factory.
Inclusions
- Admission to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Access to Tourist Route
- Expert guide (available in multiple languages)
- Booking fees
- Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
- Small tour group
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour & Visit to Krakow Old Town
- The Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour grants you skip-the-line access while exploring the mine's history, followed by a bonus cultural Old Town walking tour.
- Explore the 287 km subterranean maze and see the caverns, lakes, chambers, and chapels – complete with round-trip transfers.
- Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Krakow with a captivating guided walk around its Old Town.
- Admire the grandeur of St. Mary's Basilica and be amazed at Rynek Glowny's towering Town Hall Tower – one of Europe's greatest medieval squares!
Inclusions
Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Skip-the-line entry
- Headphones inside the Salt Mine
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Transport by modern Mercedes minibus with Wi-Fi
- English-speaking guide
- Insurance
Walking Tour of Krakow Old Town
- 1-hr walking tour of Krakow Old Town
- English-speaking guide
- Tip: When visiting the Salt Mines, wear warm clothes since the temperature inside the mine is constant at 18 degrees Celsius.
- The Krakow Old Town walking tour commences daily at 6pm from Grunwald Monument on Plac Matejki Square. Guests can join this tour by displaying their tickets.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your Wieliczka Salt Mine Tickets Explained
Standard Tickets
Entry Tickets
- With this ticket, you will be allowed access to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- Have an expert guide accompany you (Available in English, Polish, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian).
- Discounted tickets: Entry free for 4 years and below. Children aged 5-17, students aged 18-25, seniors aged above 65, and families (2 adults + 2 children) enjoy reduced ticket pricing.
Hotel Transfers
- This Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket allows you to enjoy a hassle-free experience with transfers to and from the attraction in an air-conditioned minibus.
- Tours will be conducted in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Polish, and Russian.
- Discounted tickets: Children aged 17 years and below, as well as students aged 17-26 years, enjoy reduced ticket pricing.
Guided Tour from Krakow
- This Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket arranges transport from Krakow in an air-conditioned bus.
- Avoid the long queues and follow your guide 135 meters below ground level to explore 22 chambers carved in salt.
- Tours will be conducted in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.
- Discounted tickets: Children and students enjoy reducing pricing.
Small-Group Tour with Hotel Pickup
- Enjoy convenient hotel transfers from Krakow with this Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket.
- Explore this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site along with an expert guide.
- Choose to have your tour conducted in English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, or Italian.
Combo Tickets
Oskar Schindler's Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Visit Oscar Schindler's Factory Museum, and learn about the story of the man who saved thousands of Jewish people during WW II.
- Find evidence of the Holocaust along the streets of Podgorze such as a part of the undestroyed wall around the ghetto.
- Discounted tickets: Entry free for 5 years and below. Children aged 5-17 years, as well as students aged 18-26 years, enjoy reduced ticket pricing.
Guided Tour with Lunch
- Discover Krakow’s must-visit historic landmarks: Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- Explore history, facts, and stories of Krakow with an English-speaking tour guide.
- Dig into some delicious, traditional Polish cuisine.
- Transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka and back.
- Discounted tickets: Free entry for 5 years and below. Discounted tickets for children aged 5-17 years, as well as students aged 18-26 years.
Super Saver Tour
- This Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket offers a guided tour of the Auschwitz concentration camp and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- Hotel pickups and drop-offs from your hotel for added convenience.
- Have an expert English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, or Italian-speaking guide accompany you.
- Discounted tickets: Entry free for infants below 1 year. Children aged 2-17 years, as well as students, enjoy reduced ticket pricing.
Cancellation policy
- You can cancel your Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- Get a full refund on canceling the Super Saver ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine up to 48 hours before schedule.
Validity
Your Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets are valid on the date and time selected during checkout.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tours Highlights
When on a Wieliczka Salt Mine tour, you will find a myriad of things to look out for. The following are some must-see experiences at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
St Kinga’s Chapel
About 101 meters underground you will find the chapel of St Kinga, the patron saint of miners. The three-piece altar and the bas-relief depicting the Last Supper are some of the most important elements here. You will also find reliefs depicting events described in the Scripture, such as the wedding in Cana or the escape to Egypt.
Krakow Saltworks Museum
Established in 1951, it is the largest underground museum in Europe. Located on the third level of the mine, you will find artifacts, information about the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and a geological exhibit here. The most valuable artifact here is the Renaissance Horn of the Diggers' Brotherhood dating back to 1534.
Stanisław Staszic Chamber
The Stanisław Staszic Chamber is 36-meters and is the tallest structure in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. In fact, due to its large size, a world record attempt for underground ballooning was hosted here in 2000. Balloonist Krzysztof Rekas managed to float 7 feet off the cavern floor, 410 feet underground.
Underground salt lakes
The Wieliczka Salt Mine contains several brine lakes. One of the popular of these salt lakes is the one in the Weimar Chamber. A popular spot for proposals, the lake has a teal hue because of the high level of sodium chloride. This is the saltiest water body in the world.
Plan Your Visit To Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Visiting hours: The route is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
- The Graduation Tower ticket offices are open from 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM. The walk in the Graduation Tower takes place on an individual basis; there is no entry schedule.
Duration: You will cover a distance of 3.5 km at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Best time to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
For ideal weather, visit between May and September, which happens to be the peak season for tourism. During these months, plan your trip to the mine early or late in the day, when it is less crowded. November to March is the best time to visit for those who wish to avoid crowds.
Address: Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland
- By Train: Board at the Krakow Główny station and get off at the Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia station, 4 minutes away from the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Time: 20 minutes - By Bus: Board bus 304 at the Dworzec Główny Zachód stop near Galeria Krakowska. Get off at the Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli stop. A 10-minute walk along Danilowicza street will take you straight to the mine entrance.
Time: 33 minutes - By Car: The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located 10 km southeast of the Krakow city center. They have two designated car parks, both of which can be entered from Daniłowicza street.
Time: 40 minutes. - Guided Tour: You can also take a guided tour from Krakow to Auschwitz which will take around 7-11 hours and can be completed as a day trip.
- Wifi: Wieliczka Salt Mine offers a free WiFi facility.
- Toilets: There is a toilet located right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft, which you can use before the start of the tour. Toilets are also available underground in two locations.
- Refreshments: Food and drink options are available at Karczma Górnicza, located 125 meters underground, and at Bistro Posolone, located next to the Daniłowicz Shaft.
- ATM: ATMs and currency exchange are located near the Daniłowicz Shaft. All outlets in the Mine accept card payments.
- Changing rooms: A changing table and special chairs have been made available at Karczma Górnicza for those traveling with children.
Here are some accommodation options near the Wieliczka Salt Mine:
Budget Hotels: Hotel Górsko
Mid-range Hotels: The Grand Sal Hotel, Hotel Galicja, Hotel Lenart, Turówka Hotel & Spa
You can also choose to stay at The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort and take advantage of the health benefits that the Wieliczka Salt Mine boasts of.
Karczma Górnicza: Complete your tour of the mine by sitting at a wooden table as a miner would after a shift, at this diner 125 m underground. Devour some Polish classics such as Sour Rye Soup and Cottage Cheese Dumplings.
Bistro Posolone: Located on the surface, right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft. Choose from a wide range of salads, burgers, pasta, as well as coffee, and desserts.
Grand Sal Hotel Restaurant: Check out local dishes from Małopolska, as well as specialties from all over the world. Their menu changes with the season.
Dzień Dobry: Enjoy a quiet meal at this no-frills offering Polish perogies snd potato dumplings. Only a 7-minute walk away.
All Your Questions Answered About Wieliczka Salt Mine Tickets
A. Yes, the Wieliczka Salt Mine tours are open for visitors.
A. Yes, Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets can be bought online.
A. The Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets price starts from €34.45
A. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is 327 meters deep and extends across 287 km via horizontal passages and chambers.
A. The Wieliczka Salt Mine tour takes about 2 hours.
A. Discounts on the Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets are available for children aged less than 17 years and students under 26 years.
A. Depending upon the experience selected, visitors can get a full refund on their Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets if they cancel 48 hours or 24 hours prior to the tour, depending on the experience they selected.
A. Yes, there are two eateries located on the Wieliczka Salt Mine premises.
A. Yes. There is one located right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft, which you can use before the start of the tour. Toilets are also available underground in two locations.
A. For lesser crowds, visit Wieliczka Salt Mine between November to March.