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Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours
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4.5/5
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Alessandro
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
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!
Francesca
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5
The only negative was the skip-the-line ticket, because you actually have to wait in line and it's not a small one either....
The guide explained the whole history of the mine well, making us stop for photos and answering questions.
The salt sculptures are spectacular.
There are other rooms, not viewable to tourists, but I think the tour was quite complete.
You go up to the surface by a really fast service elevator.
Giulia
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
Tour in Italian with pleasant to listen to and friendly guide, all very well. Stop at the salt mines not to be missed if you visit Krakow. It is amazing to see what the miners did.... the church is just wonderful. Being in that place makes you think about what the miners experienced, their very hard hard work. And we who now as tourists have the luxury of visiting. Highly recommended.
Bypass long ticket queues to explore Poland’s 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine with a multilingual expert-guided tour.
- Descend 800 steps to discover the 23 vast salt chambers, saline lakes, and salt chapels of this UNESCO World Heritage site with skip-the-line access and an expert guide.
- Discover the beautifully carved rock salt altars, reliefs, and historical imagery in the mine’s St. Kinga’s, St. Anthony’s, Holy Cross, and Janowice chapels.
- Admire the artistry in the intricate rock salt figurines of Casimir the Great, John Paul II, and Copernicus, hand-carved by Polish miners.
- Explore the large Stanislaw Staszic Chamber and geological exhibits at the Krakow Saltworks Museum as you walk through the 3 km underground tourist route.
- Your multilingual guide will walk you through the methods of salt extraction, mining tools, and devices, as you take a ride on a real mining elevator.
Bypass long ticket queues to explore Poland’s 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine with a multilingual expert-guided tour.
- Descend 800 steps to discover the 23 vast salt chambers, saline lakes, and salt chapels of this UNESCO World Heritage site with skip-the-line access and an expert guide.
- Discover the beautifully carved rock salt altars, reliefs, and historical imagery in the mine’s St. Kinga’s, St. Anthony’s, Holy Cross, and Janowice chapels.
- Admire the artistry in the intricate rock salt figurines of Casimir the Great, John Paul II, and Copernicus, hand-carved by Polish miners.
- Explore the large Stanislaw Staszic Chamber and geological exhibits at the Krakow Saltworks Museum as you walk through the 3 km underground tourist route.
- Your multilingual guide will walk you through the methods of salt extraction, mining tools, and devices, as you take a ride on a real mining elevator.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Expert English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, or Russian-speaking guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Access to Tourist Route
- Round-trip transfers from Krakow (based on the option selected)
- Pick-up from the meeting point or hotel (based on the option selected)
Exclusions
- Access to Miner’s Route
- Access to Graduation Tower
- Food and drinks
- Tip: Check to see if there are any sporting events, concerts, or theatrical performances being held at the mine’s largest salt chamber, which might enhance your visit.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience. However, guide dogs are permitted.
- 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.
- This experience is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
- The temperature inside the mine remains around 14–16°C. Dress in layers for a comfortable experience.
- 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.
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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
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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 site
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Ida
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!
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Marilou
Jul 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was excellent, she always made sure we are all together and complete and she was very knowledgeable and her English was clear😍, in the other hand Headout booking was excellent too, I had booked few trips and nothing had difficulty, it all went smoothly🥰
Egle
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very interesting experience, worth seeing for everyone, liked by adults and children, very interesting feeling when you are 130 meters underground. It's just a pity that there is no possibility to get your money back, for example if you buy the wrong amount of tickets (it happened to us that we bought 1 more adult ticket and it is not refundable, still it is not cheap, this option could be available)
Michael
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour was perfectly organized and very interesting. The ticket system also worked really well.
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Yekaterina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Everything was perfectly arranged. Our driver Micheal was fantastic, very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was very interesting. Really enjoyed it. Thank you 😊
Danuta
Jun 2025Verified booking
Very beautiful, but we somestimes we have to "run" to stay with the group and the lift was a too far we think. But in globality it was very interesting and incredible !!!
Renata
Jun 2025Verified booking
This walking tour in Wieliczka was the absolute highlight of my vacation in Poland. We walked thru the beautiful salt mine and was taken through inside gorgeous gems of mine. I especially liked areas with authentic equipment. Our guide, was highly knowledgeable with an undertone of humour, which kept us in high spirts throughout the 3 hour long walk. She was such a delight. Loved her jokes and anecdotes. Such an amazing experience overall. Highly recommended.
Andreas
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide spoke excellent German, had a great sense of humor and short, concise stories to tell. many thanks for that. the individual chambers were very well designed, great lighting effects, good photo opportunities. good gastronomy, delicious coffee. despite many many people, no traffic jams.
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Marzena
Aug 2025Verified booking
Quickly efficient and no queue .
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Aleksandra
Aug 2025Verified booking
Great experience , highly recommended
Bohuslav
Aug 2025Verified booking
Beutiful place - you must see it.
Atsushi
Aug 2025Verified booking
The guide was very helpful and kindness.We enjoyed very much Thanks
Stefan
Jul 2025Verified booking
Amazing spectacular . Guide guy very good
Kaspars
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very impressive! How the mining was done without modern technology, how much hard work was done.
Alise
Jul 2025Verified booking
Everything was great, had no setbacks. Easy and fast.
Faye
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very well organised tour, you don't realise the sheer size of this place until you are in it, it was amazing to see.
Julija
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very nice and interesting to visit. Our group had very nice and with humor guide.
Bernadette
Jul 2025Verified booking
What I particularly liked. The whole tour was excellent, the chapel
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Vaidas
Jul 2025Verified booking
Everything was good, i recommended
Alberto
Jul 2025Verified booking
Everythings was perfect.....guide was Amazing! Very good experience
Antonio
Jun 2025Verified booking
Everything was incredible, the place is extraordinarily beautiful
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Guided Tours
4.6(1,150)
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
4.6/5
(1,150)
Alessandro
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
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!
Jecker
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5
Departure from Krakow by shuttle bus, well-executed and on time, but in English. Arrival at the mine and from then on only in French. A well-paced visit, arriving just in time for the departure, but the guide is waiting. Don't stress if you appear to be too late. Please note that there are 2 exits from the mine: at the start and 2 kilometers further on... ask if you don't want to be tricked!
Melissa
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
Salt mines is a must see. Amazing 12th century mine to visit. I'm in awe of the size of the underground cave. Guide was very informative and courteous while touring the mine. Lots of modern exhibit carved out of stones. Hope we got to see more of older part of the cave. Operator was great, courteous and professional and was very kind to wait for us, we got lost down exiting the mines.
Discover the salt deposits, natural landscapes, and salt sculptures on this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow.
- Get skip-the-line access to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 2500 salt excavations, sculptures, and rock salt deposits.
- Gain insights into mining techniques and tools, the lives of miners, and the legend of St. Kinga, with expert commentary from your guide.
- Discover intricate salt artworks dedicated to da Vinci's Last Supper, holy patrons, and secular figures like Nicolaus Copernicus.
- As you walk through 22 chambers inside the mine, find out which chamber is carved in a lump salt deposit and which one in a bedded deposit.
- Travel comfortably in an AC bus with convenient pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point in Krakow.
Discover the salt deposits, natural landscapes, and salt sculptures on this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow.
- Get skip-the-line access to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 2500 salt excavations, sculptures, and rock salt deposits.
- Gain insights into mining techniques and tools, the lives of miners, and the legend of St. Kinga, with expert commentary from your guide.
- Discover intricate salt artworks dedicated to da Vinci's Last Supper, holy patrons, and secular figures like Nicolaus Copernicus.
- As you walk through 22 chambers inside the mine, find out which chamber is carved in a lump salt deposit and which one in a bedded deposit.
- Travel comfortably in an AC bus with convenient pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point in Krakow.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Expert English, German, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish-speaking guide (based on the option selected)
- Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from the meeting point or hotel (based on the option selected)
- Tip: The mine's unique microclimate can benefit you if you have asthma or allergies, providing a therapeutic and refreshing experience.
- Gear up to take 800 stairs along the tourist route, but take the exit lift to return to the surface with ease.
- This tour is not recommended for participants with walking disabilities or claustrophobia, as the tour involves narrow spaces and significant physical effort.
- The tour is not entirely wheelchair accessible.
- Temperature inside the mine can hover between 14-16°C year-round, so wear warm clothing to stay comfortable. Comfortable footwear is also essential, as there is plenty of walking involved.
- You can carry only one hand baggage with maximum dimensions of 35cmx20cmx20cm.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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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
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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
Ida
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!
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Yekaterina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Everything was perfectly arranged. Our driver Micheal was fantastic, very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was very interesting. Really enjoyed it. Thank you 😊
Faye
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very well organised tour, you don't realise the sheer size of this place until you are in it, it was amazing to see.
JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
Jun 2025Verified booking
Transport with driver on time, with simple explanations. Interesting mine tour
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Michael
Jun 2025Verified booking
A very good guide who gave us all the important stories and information.
Gérard
Aug 2025Verified booking
Super punctual, perfect schedule, the driver was very friendly and dropped us off at the Schindler factory after our visit to the salt mine.
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Lisa
Aug 2025Verified booking
Hotel pickup was easy and the driver was friendly and helpful. The salt mine was spectacular, the sculptures in the chapel were museum quality and yet done by the miners. The guide gave us so many interesting facts - even about the horses.
Melissa
Aug 2025Verified booking
Salt mines is a must see. Amazing 12th century mine to visit. I'm in awe of the size of the underground cave. Guide was very informative and courteous while touring the mine. Lots of modern exhibit carved out of stones. Hope we got to see more of older part of the cave. Operator was great, courteous and professional and was very kind to wait for us, we got lost down exiting the mines.
Berardi
Aug 2025Verified booking
Good experience the transfer was very punctual both outward and return... the only highlight that the tickets were provided to us 10 Min before departure But everything was fine
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Jecker
Aug 2025Verified booking
Departure from Krakow by shuttle bus, well-executed and on time, but in English. Arrival at the mine and from then on only in French. A well-paced visit, arriving just in time for the departure, but the guide is waiting. Don't stress if you appear to be too late. Please note that there are 2 exits from the mine: at the start and 2 kilometers further on... ask if you don't want to be tricked!
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mauro
Aug 2025Verified booking
the most important thing the seriousness and professionalism of the tour operator, the professional driver polite, we were contacted to communicate a delay of only 5 minutes good, I recommend you headout
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Sarah
Aug 2025Verified booking
Informative, interesting tour with good English speaking guide. Well-organised with pickup from hotel, good communication from company.
Donald
Aug 2025Verified booking
This was better than I expected. Our guide, Marcin, was excellent! He was funny and knowledgeable. The whole tour went by so quickly, I couldn't believe it was over.
Jan
Aug 2025Verified booking
Amazing abd effortless, would like to eecommend to add a clear sign on the bus to avoid people running up the platform before pickup as there were many other tour agencies picking up from the same spot. Or atleast provide the registration number.
Fabio
Aug 2025Verified booking
The trip from/to the Salt Mines was absolutely OK, but then our Mine's guide's peculiar accent plus the poor quality audio system made all the explanations hard to understand, making the whole experience pretty poor and with little context. As an example of what I mean, I realized after maybe one hour of tour that she meant "chamber" when whe said "chimber" ("next chimber is waiting for us"...ah! chamber!). I am sure that a native english can overcome this problem but, if no other languages are offered, this aspect should be improved. Also, in the end we had to wait half an hour in a long que waiting for the exit lift, with no explanation, which, for a place which I guess can only be visited under strict guidance and can be entered only at precise timings is difficult to accept. I suggest (1) better queue and visit timing management (2) better audio system (3) better language support. We visited Auschwitz the day before and everything was much, much better in all three aspects.
Natalia
Aug 2025Verified booking
The tour was well organized and a great price. I enjoyed the hassle free experience. Everything from the driver to the your guide were fantastic.
Frédéric
Aug 2025Verified booking
Difficulty finding a suitable meeting place that corresponded to my starting point. Being able to choose on a map would be a real plus. Some strangers to our bus (4 people) joined us as we entered the mine, and at the end of the tour they sat down at a table in the mine restaurant to eat... The rest of the group had to wait 25 minutes until they had finished eating to continue and finish the tour.
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LAURENCE
Aug 2025Verified booking
It's a pity that our guide, though very interesting, didn't care how fast the "tail" of his (too large) group was moving.
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Hiltrud
Aug 2025Verified booking
Die Führung an sich war sehr gut, allerdings konnten wir den Guide über den Ohrhörer nicht verstehen (nur Knackgeräusche) was sehr schade war, weil wir die Tour extra auf deutsch gebucht hatten. Die Gruppe hätte zudem auch gerne kleiner sein könne, dann hätten wir den Guide auch live verstehen können.
Juan
Aug 2025Verified booking
The mines are incredible (just pray your group is not that large). Also great assistance by my driver Oskar, who kept in touch with us to pick us up wherever we needed.
René
Aug 2025Verified booking
We are satisfied with our visit. A bit of a wait before going down into the mine... Not possible to ask questions to the guide, too many. Ok for your service.
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Susanne
Jul 2025Verified booking
Pick-up etc. worked really well. Unfortunately, we couldn't take part in the museum visit that our excellent tour guide offered after the mine tour, as we would have been late for our return trip otherwise. We were already running out of time as we had to wait a long time at the elevator. So please allow more time. Otherwise a very impressive experience.
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Combos
4.5(9,389)
Combo (Save 8%): Wieliczka Salt Mine + Schindler's Factory Guided Tour
from zł350.24
zł322.09
8% off
4.5/5
(9,389)
Eva
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5
Loved that I learned more stories about the people who were affected.
The ticketing and entrance was simple and effective. The tour guide (male) seemed more respectful of diversity (specifically people of color, like me and my friends) compared to the tour guide at the Salt Mine which was our tour that morning. Me and my 3 friends were the only people of color (Asians) in the Salt Mine tour group. The female tour guide in the Salt Mine tour spoke to us like we were children and spoke in Polish several times to Polish people who were in the tour group, even though we paid for an English guided tour. Also, the organization for the Salt Mine tour was not ideal. The Schindler Factory Museum tour was so much better compared to the Salt Mine tour in terms of overall experience.
Pieter
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
The museum is amazing. But we were fortunate to have an excellent guide who did more than going through the ropes. He personalized his tour for us, augmenting it with his own family's experience, and those of a few individuals, both good and evil, that are featured in the displays. He conveyed a nuanced picture of Schindler who on the one hand was German, a nazi part member, an exploiter of Jews on the one hand, but who saved many of them by walking on the edge of a sword, so to speak. He was shrewd, clever, and a flawed but ultimately heroic man.
Wojciech, our guide, gave us not only an excellent guided tour but also a lot to think about. All nine of us feel lucky to have had him as our guide.
Stefan
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
A great museum and a very good experience. Our guide was very knowledgable, with a nice sense of humor, too, and the tour was quite informative, covering an entire history of Krakow during WWII. Strongly recommended!
NB, during the Nazi's occupation, a penalty for helping Jews was an automatic execution of the entire family. No other occupied country had similarly draconian laws. Still, many Poles were risking lives trying to save as many Jews as we could.
Schidler's factory...
only one photo from inside
way too many tears
old synagogue
did those wall did not hear
prayers to God?
Dive into Krakow’s past with a skip-the-line combo of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.
- Enjoy cost-effective access to two significant historical sites in Poland: Wieliczka Salt Mine and Oskar Schindler's Factory with skip-the-line tickets.
- Venture 135m underground and traverse through 3km of maze-like galleries at the Wieliczka Salt Mine; learn about salt extraction methods from an expert guide.
- Marvel at the artistry of salt-made sculptures and reliefs in St. Kinga's Chapel within the Salt Mine, lit up by salt crystal chandeliers.
- Delve into the tragic history of WWII at Schindler's Factory Museum in Krakow; learn about Oskar Schindler's heroic efforts to save Jews from extermination.
- Engage with meticulously crafted exhibits depicting the era of Nazi-occupied Krakow and gain profound insights from your expert guide at Schindler's Factory.
Dive into Krakow’s past with a skip-the-line combo of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.
- Enjoy cost-effective access to two significant historical sites in Poland: Wieliczka Salt Mine and Oskar Schindler's Factory with skip-the-line tickets.
- Venture 135m underground and traverse through 3km of maze-like galleries at the Wieliczka Salt Mine; learn about salt extraction methods from an expert guide.
- Marvel at the artistry of salt-made sculptures and reliefs in St. Kinga's Chapel within the Salt Mine, lit up by salt crystal chandeliers.
- Delve into the tragic history of WWII at Schindler's Factory Museum in Krakow; learn about Oskar Schindler's heroic efforts to save Jews from extermination.
- Engage with meticulously crafted exhibits depicting the era of Nazi-occupied Krakow and gain profound insights from your expert guide at Schindler's Factory.
Inclusions
Weilickza Salt Mine
- Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Expert English, German, French or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Access to Tourist Route
Schindler’s Factory
- Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
- Expert English, German, French or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Weilickza Salt Mine
- Tip: As the temperature underground reaches 17–18°C, the best way to dress is in layers.
- The route includes around 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. So, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.
- The excursion is not wheelchair accessible. Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
- In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the excursion.
- Service animals/guide dogs are allowed.
Schindler’s Factory
- Tip: Take note of the preserved machinery, tools, and materials to get a sense of the working conditions during that time.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Jane
Aug 2025Verified booking
The museum itself is one of the best I have seen! We were fortunate to get Peter who is Krakow born and breed. Is a serviceman and has family from both side who went through the worst of the war as well as his wife being Jewish....the information both informative and personal was profound. Highly recommend
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 site
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Jos
Jul 2025Verified booking
Good tour. Unfortunately not immediately clear that we had to wait outside in front of the entrance for the host but that soon became apparent.
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Marilou
Jul 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was excellent, she always made sure we are all together and complete and she was very knowledgeable and her English was clear😍, in the other hand Headout booking was excellent too, I had booked few trips and nothing had difficulty, it all went smoothly🥰
Zsuzsanna
Jul 2025Verified booking
Our family is a history lover. This tour was genial, our giude, Claudia has explained us many many historical facts about the history of Poland to better understand, who was Oskar Schindler. It was a real journey in the past. Thank your very much for this interesting , heartbreaking journey!!
Egle
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very interesting experience, worth seeing for everyone, liked by adults and children, very interesting feeling when you are 130 meters underground. It's just a pity that there is no possibility to get your money back, for example if you buy the wrong amount of tickets (it happened to us that we bought 1 more adult ticket and it is not refundable, still it is not cheap, this option could be available)
Michael
Jul 2025Verified booking
The tour was perfectly organized and very interesting. The ticket system also worked really well.
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Alexandra
Jul 2025Verified booking
It was a little confusing to find the group at first with another forming & the very large line of people waiting to go in. I had to walk around & look for the sign which was not held up to be clearly viewed. Many people were standing I didn't know what was going to happen next. Leaders informed us what we would be doing and it was very clear what to expect. We walked in and got our whispers and headphones and we're directed to our guide. After we were inside and had everything we needed, the rest of the tour was Easy Peezy. Our guide was fantastic! He kept the pace going I made sure everyone was included. We had a decent size group, so it was quite annoying when other people were coming around the corner and taking up space for our group or not all of us could fit in certain sections. Our guide was kind enough for people to stay behind and take a look at what he just talked about since not everyone was able to fit in the section when he was speaking. He went over the main sections, and skipped over a few, so I made sure to take the time to look at those rooms. Overall, it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially having the guide that we had.
Iosif
Jul 2025Verified booking
Emotional, real story, true,history, family,powerfull,people,life, factory, courage, reality,future,oskar,schindler , power,truth.
Vanessa
Jul 2025Verified booking
Our guide was great and gave us a 120min tour that really exploited the Polish history, among with schindler's story. If you are in Krakow is a must do!
Renee
Jul 2025Verified booking
The skip the line with guide, was the best. The only way, in my opinion to see the factory. You learn so much. The lines outside waiting to get in make it so worth it.
Danuta
Jun 2025Verified booking
Very beautiful, but we somestimes we have to "run" to stay with the group and the lift was a too far we think. But in globality it was very interesting and incredible !!!
Andreas
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide spoke excellent German, had a great sense of humor and short, concise stories to tell. many thanks for that. the individual chambers were very well designed, great lighting effects, good photo opportunities. good gastronomy, delicious coffee. despite many many people, no traffic jams.
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Orna
May 2025Verified booking
The enterance to Schindler's factory in Kroakow was orgnized very well, we enterd on time and got hearing divice. The guide and the guidness in the museum was very good and intresting. This experience is very recomended.
Frida
May 2025Verified booking
All the installations were amazing and made you feel like you really were walking through Krakow in the 40s. Our guide was also very good, and so interesting to listen to.
Aleksandra
Aug 2025Verified booking
Great experience , highly recommended
Bohuslav
Aug 2025Verified booking
Beutiful place - you must see it.
Atsushi
Aug 2025Verified booking
The guide was very helpful and kindness.We enjoyed very much Thanks
Stefan
Jul 2025Verified booking
Amazing spectacular . Guide guy very good
Kaspars
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very impressive! How the mining was done without modern technology, how much hard work was done.
Philip
Jul 2025Verified booking
Excellent history of Poland and Krakow during WWII.
Pia
Jul 2025Verified booking
I think the best part was the stuff about Schindler and the fabric.
Alise
Jul 2025Verified booking
Everything was great, had no setbacks. Easy and fast.
ATHANASIOS
Jul 2025Verified booking
A unique experience, a must visit when in krakow.
Bernadette
Jul 2025Verified booking
What I particularly liked. The whole tour was excellent, the chapel
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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION7 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minivan
START POINT
St. Mary Magdalene Square
St. Mary Magdalene Square is a lovely spot for visitors looking to experience a more tranquil side of Krakow. Meet your guide at the Piotr Skarga Monument to go on your Wawel Castle expedition with a knowledgeable guide.
Walk
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Wawel Castle
Tickets included
Walk through the castle's chambers, halls, and State Rooms and learn all about the secrets and stories of the castle from your guide.
Walk
2
Wawel Cathedral
Tickets included
After exploring the castle, you will visit the Wawel Cathedral where many Polish kings and monarchs are buried, making it a prominent site. See the Cathedral's most famous feature – Sigmund's Chapel to admire its ornate design and lavish decor.
Things to do
Lunch
Lunch
Once you are done exploring the landmarks, you will be treated to a traditional Polish lunch comprising of a soup and a main course dish. Savor these flavors before hopping onto a comfortable minivan to explore the salt mines.
Walk
3
Wieliczka salt mines
Tickets included
Board the comfortable minivan in Krakow and head straight to Wieliczka salt mines, a small town 10 kilometers away from Krakow. Here you will see one of Europe's largest ancient salt mines holding so many stories and facts.
4
St. Kinga's Church
Tickets included
Built deep within the salt mines, St. Kinga's church is entirely carved from salt, including the altar, pulpit, statues, and chandeliers, making it one of the most extraordinary churches in the world.
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END POINT
St. Mary Magdalene Square
- Set out to explore the rich history and heritage of Poland in the heart of Krakow at it’s must-visit historic landmarks
- An expert English-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, filling you in on lesser-known facts and chilling tales about the attractions on your itinerary
- Start off on Wawel Hill, where the magnificent residence of Polish kings will take your breath away
- Walk in and out of the Wawel Royal Castle, wandering through the heavily adorned chambers, halls, and State Rooms, filled with secrets and myths of the castle
- Explore the Wawel Cathedral, a great narrative of Polish history where all Polish monarchs are buried
- Tuck into some delectable flavors with a traditional Polish lunch (soup and main course)
- Continue onto the small town of Wieliczka, where you’ll see one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines
- Over 340 meters deep, 245 kilometers long, and 700 years old, this salt mine is steeped in history
- Visit the underground St. Kinga's Church while here, the patroness of miners, which is decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and sculptures of saints carved out of salt
- Set out to explore the rich history and heritage of Poland in the heart of Krakow at it’s must-visit historic landmarks
- An expert English-speaking tour guide will walk alongside you, filling you in on lesser-known facts and chilling tales about the attractions on your itinerary
- Start off on Wawel Hill, where the magnificent residence of Polish kings will take your breath away
- Walk in and out of the Wawel Royal Castle, wandering through the heavily adorned chambers, halls, and State Rooms, filled with secrets and myths of the castle
- Explore the Wawel Cathedral, a great narrative of Polish history where all Polish monarchs are buried
- Tuck into some delectable flavors with a traditional Polish lunch (soup and main course)
- Continue onto the small town of Wieliczka, where you’ll see one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines
- Over 340 meters deep, 245 kilometers long, and 700 years old, this salt mine is steeped in history
- Visit the underground St. Kinga's Church while here, the patroness of miners, which is decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and sculptures of saints carved out of salt
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Admission into the Wawel Cathedral
- Entry into the Wawel Royal Castle
- Access to the State Rooms
- Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Lunch
- Transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka and back
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- On transportation from Krakow to Wieliczka, infants must sit on laps of parents/guardians.
- Guests with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions must not participate in this tour.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- There is a fair amount of walking involved on this tour so please wear comfortable footwear.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Wieliczka Salt Mine TicketsGuided Tours
Which Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour is best for you?
Skip-the-line guided tours
Duration: Flexible
Suited for: Travelers on a tight schedule
Ticket price: from zł98
Why go for it?
- Skip-the-line tickets ensure you spend less time waiting and more time exploring the beautiful salt mine.
- No need to worry about long queues – breeze through the entrance and immerse yourself in the mine's captivating history.
- It is an economical option that guarantees you won't break the bank while still enjoying a guided tour.
Recommended tours: Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Combo tours
Duration: Flexible
Suited for: History enthusiasts exploring multiple sites
Ticket price: from zł204
Why go for it?
- Combine your Wieliczka Salt Mine adventure with a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler's Factory, or Krakow Old Town for a comprehensive historical journey.
- Streamline your itinerary with a combo tour, ensuring a seamless transition between two extraordinary sites.
- Opting for a combo ticket often comes with discounts, providing excellent value for money.
Recommended tours: Combo: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Optional Lunch | Skip-the-Line Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine + Schindler's Factory | Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour & Visit to Krakow Old Town
Krakow Card combo
Duration: Flexible
Suited for: Exploration of multiple top attractions
Ticket price: zł300.49
Why go for it?
- The Krakow Card Combo allows you to personalize your itinerary, including a guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine, providing flexibility during your trip.
- Gain access to various attractions with a single card and avoid the hassle of booking multiple tickets.
- Enjoy the perks of the Krakow Card, offering discounts on various attractions and services across the city.
Recommended tours: Combo (Save 10%): Krakow Card + Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine Tickets
Guided tours with transfers
Duration: 4 - 4.5 hours
Suited for: Travelers seeking hassle-free transportation
Ticket price: Starting at zł203.22
Why go for it?
- Guided tours with transfers ensure a smooth and worry-free experience right from pick-up to drop-off.
- Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your hotel or a designated meeting point, eliminating transportation concerns.
- Engage with an informative guide during transfers, gaining insights into Krakow's rich history before reaching the salt mine.
Recommended tours: Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Meeting Point Pick Up from Krakow | Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with Hotel Transfers from Krakow
Why take a guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine?
- Expert guide: Guided tours are the best way to explore this salt mine and learn more about how it came into existence, along with an expert tour guide.
- Skip the queues: With a guided tour, you can bid farewell to long queues and hello to a quick entrance. Spend more time exploring the salt chambers and less time waiting.
- Navigate the labyrinthine tunnels effortlessly: The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a vast underground labyrinth, and it's easy to feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland. A guide acts as your trusted navigator, leading you seamlessly through the twists and turns.
- Enhanced educational experience: A guided tour transforms your exploration into a dynamic learning experience, providing context to the geological formations, art installations, and the daily lives of miners. It's a crash course in salt mining with a dash of entertainment.
Highlights covered on your Wieliczka Salt Mine tour
Krakow Saltworks Museum
Founded in 1951, the Krakow Saltworks Museum is located at a depth of 135 metres on the third level of the salt mine. It is the largest underground museum in Europe that houses several fascinating artifacts, old mining equipment, a geological exhibit, and historic and scientific information about the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Check out the Renaissance Horn of the Diggers’ Brotherhood, the most valuable and precious artifact in the museum dating back to 1534.
Stanislaw Staszic Chamber
Located at a height of 36 metres, the Stanislaw Staszic Chamber is the tallest structure in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. It houses several drink machines, gift shops, and a museum. Due to its height, the chamber played host to an underground hot-air balloon flight as well as an underground bungee jump. The event even made it to the Guinness Book of World Records! Balloonist Krzysztof Rekas managed to float 410 metre underground seven feet off the cavern floor.
St. Anthony, Janowice, and Holy Cross Chapels
The salt mine is home to several chapels since Polish miners were quite devoted and, therefore, created several places of worship to pray at during the day. The three chapels of St. Anthony, Janowice, and Holy Cross boast several beautiful altars and salt sculptures depicting historical, religious, and mythological figures. St. Anthony Chapel was built in Baroque style while the chapel of Janowice is filled with legends and stories about the discovery of Princess Kinga’s engagement ring.
St. Kinga's Chapel
The St. Kinga's Chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of salt miners, Saint Kinga, and consists of tiered chandeliers made of salt, a carved floor, a three-piece halite crystal altar, and reliefs depicting events described in the Scripture. Breathtaking murals of The Last Supper, Christ Falling Under the Cross, and Doubting Thomas adorn the walls of the chapel. All these works of art are made entirely of rock salt.
Underground Salt Lakes
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is home to several underground saltwater lakes. The Weimar Chamber is the most popular of them all for being the saltiest water body in the world with a teal hue due to the presence of huge amounts of sodium chloride. The chamber has witnessed several romantic proposals in the backdrop of the beautiful lake. You will also find a sculpture dedicated to the writer Goethe here.
Frequently asked questions about Wieliczka Salt Mine tours
How much does a Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour cost?
There are a variety of Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours catering to different preferences and budgets. The prices range from zł98 for a basic guided tour with skip-the-line tickets to zł335.72 for a combo tour that includes a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
How do I book a Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour?
You can book a Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour online.
Which is the best Wieliczka Salt Mine tour?
The best tour depends on your preferences and interests. If you're short on time, the skip-the-line option is a fantastic choice. For history buffs, the Auschwitz-Birkenau combo or the Schindler's Factory combo provides a comprehensive experience. Travelers seeking convenience may prefer the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour with hotel pick-ups.
Why should I opt for a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and what does it include?
Opting for a guided tour enhances your Wieliczka Salt Mine experience. Knowledgeable guides provide insights into the mine's history, geology, and the fascinating stories behind its chambers and sculptures. Most tours also include convenient features like skip-the-line access, transportation, and even combo options for a broader exploration of the region.
How long does a Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour last?
The duration varies depending on the chosen tour. On average, a standard guided tour lasts about 4-4.5 hours, providing ample time to explore the underground wonders, including the stunning chapels, sculptures, and saline lakes. Combo tours, combining multiple attractions, may take longer, so check the itinerary for specific details.
Is a Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour worth it?
Yes. The Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour is worth it because it’s the best way to explore this iconic and complex heritage site and learn all about its history.
What languages are Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours available in?
Wieliczka Salt Mine tours cater to an international audience, offering multilingual guides fluent in languages like English, French, German, Spanish, and more. Check the tour details to ensure your preferred language is available for a more personalized experience.
Do I get skip-the-line access with my Wieliczka Salt Mine tour?
Yes, many Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours include skip-the-line access, allowing you to bypass the queues and make the most of your time underground. This feature ensures a seamless and efficient visit, giving you more time to marvel at the mesmerizing salt formations and historical wonders inside the salt mine.
What is the cancellation policy for a Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour?
Cancellation policies differ for different tour options. Be sure to review the policy when booking and choose a tour that aligns with your travel plans.
Are the Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours suitable for children?
Yes, Wieliczka Salt Mine tours are family-friendly and suitable for children. However, keep in mind that the underground environment might be challenging for very young children or those with claustrophobia. Consider the duration of the tour and the child's comfort level when making your decision.
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From happy customers
Szabó
Hungaryago, 2025
+ 1 more
Everything was perfect
I didn't have to queue long
The tour went quickly and smoothly
It was beautiful , I recommend it to everyone
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Yekaterina
United Kingdomjul, 2025
Everything was perfectly arranged.
Our driver Micheal was fantastic, very knowledgeable and funny.
The tour was very interesting.
Really enjoyed it.
Thank you 😊
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow
Bouvarel
Franceago, 2025
+ 1 more
Very well indicated, the wait lasted 30 minutes. The guide was perfect, humorous and knowledgeable about France. Very nice tour and magnificent site
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Marilou
Irelandjul, 2025
Our tour guide was excellent, she always made sure we are all together and complete and she was very knowledgeable and her English was clear😍, in the other hand Headout booking was excellent too, I had booked few trips and nothing had difficulty, it all went smoothly🥰
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Alessandro
Italyjul, 2025
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!
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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
David
United Kingdommay, 2025
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Firstly, running slightly late due to me reading the wrong street sign. The driver called and explained they were waiting, nice touch.
I'd seen the mines on social media but they do not come close to the real thing. The sheer scale of the mines is jaw dropping and you only see a fraction.
Our guide was very pleasant and informative, but the main thing is the mine itself.
No gimmicks no hidden extras it was absolutely mind blowing and a nice touch of having a lift at the end.
We also left our souvenir in the car by mistake, but our driver KONRAD went the extra mile and returned it to the office before we returned home the next day.
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Joseph
Maltamar, 2025
+ 1 more
Auschwitz-Birkenau opportunity not to be missed. Well prepared guide and very informative. Provided transport from hotel excellent.
Salt Mines interesting but at times a bit lengthy. Exit a bit confusing. Provided transport to hotel excellent.
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
Mrs.
ago, 2024
Everything. It was very well organised from picking us up at our hotel and back again. The guide Jo at the mines didn't stop giving us in-depth information the whole time. It was amazing and something we would highly recommend anyone visit Krakow to do.
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