Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tours

• 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 multilingual guide, 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 Da Vinci's ‘Last Supper’ — all delicately carved in salt.
• Salt chandeliers, smooth yet made-of-salt flooring, and even a multimedia spectacle are other highlights in this Chapel at the heart of the mine.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert guide (available in multiple languages)
• Skip-the-line entry
• Access to Tourist Route
• 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.

• 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 by a comfortable AC 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.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Skip-the-line entry
• Expert guide (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish)
• Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from meeting point

• Tip: The microclimate of the mine is great for people with asthma and allergies.
• This tour is not entirely wheelchair accessible.
• Temperatures can drop to 14 degrees, so make sure to wear warm clothing.
• Wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of walking involved.
• Bringing luggage to the mine is not allowed with the exception of hand baggage. Hand baggage is considered to be luggage of maximum dimensions 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• 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.
• Enter without waiting in line by taking the skip-the-line entrance into the factory! Know more about Oskar Schindler’s life from the Enamel Factory, recreating the city's WWII 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

Weilickza Salt Mine

• Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert guide (available in multiple languages)
• Access to Tourist Route

Schindler’s Factory

• Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
• Small tour group

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.

• Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mines, the only facility in the world that is operational since the Middle Ages.
• With round-trip 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.
• Sate your appetite with a lunch box included in your ticket, offering vegetarian and meat options.
• 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 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 (English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian)
• Audio equipment rental
• Food: Lunchbox with ham or Cheese Sandwich or Hummus Sandwich Fruits, Chocolate
• Drinks: Water

Exclusions

• Photo permission (10 PLN fee paid on the spot)

This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

• English Guided Tour
• Spanish Guided Tour
• French Guided Tour
• Italian Guided Tour
• German Guided Tour

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Experience the thrill of a miner's life with this unique guided tour, taking you deep into the heart of the Wieliczka Salt Mine with skip-the-line tickets.
• Accompanied by an expert guide delve deeper into the history and culture of the mine with exclusive Miner's Route access through tools and equipment used by miners.
• Weave through exclusive hidden tunnels, and undertake exciting tasks like measuring methane levels.
• Inclusions like safety training, use of professional mining equipment, and a certificate of completion ensure an authentic mining experience.
• A choice of English or Polish guided tours, grants in-depth access to the Miner's Route.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert English/Polish-speaking guide (optional)
• Access to Miner's Route

• Tip: Keep an eye out for the intricate salt sculptures carved by miners throughout history.
• Please note that the maximum depth you can reach is 101m where telecommunication signals will not reach you.
• It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
• There are no toilets available underground.
• Note that you take part in the tour in the company of other individual tourists, the Mine is responsible for assembling a group.
• As the temperature underground reaches 14-16ºC, the best way to dress is in layers.
• Photography is allowed.
• The following are not allowed on this tour: open flames, electric torches, smoking cigarettes (including e-cigarettes), and animals.
• This experience is restricted for guests aged 10 and below and those with disabilities.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Get access to 37 museums and attractions with the Krakow City Pass and enjoy skip-the-line entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine with this money-saving combo ticket.
• Discover the best of Krakow with the Krakow City Pass, providing access to 37 museums and attractions.
• Enjoy unlimited public transport for 2 or 3 days, allowing flexible exploration of the city at a cost-efficient rate.
• Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed site, with skip-the-line entries and expert guides available in multiple languages.
• Unearth the extraordinary history of the mine with insights into salt extraction techniques and marvel at the awe-inspiring salt sculptures and chapels.

Inclusions

Krakow Card

• Access to 37 museums and attractions
• Unlimited travel on buses and trams
• Validity of 2 or 3 days (optional)

Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine

• Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Expert guide (available in multiple languages)
• Skip-the-line entry
• Access to the tourist route

Exclusions

Krakow Card

• Temporary exhibitions
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entry to Wawel Cathedral and chambers
• Other modes of transportation

Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine

• Access to Miner's Route
• Access to Graduation Tower

Krakow Card

• Tip: If you have limited time, prioritize visiting the museums that close early before exploring the ones that have slightly later closing times.
• Museum/attraction opening times are subject to change.
• The card is valid only on city buses and trams (day and night).
• The last admission to exhibitions is typically 90 minutes before closing time.
• Some museums are closed on Mondays.
• The card's validity depends on the number of days chosen at redemption.
• Choose the day of redemption when exchanging the voucher for the card.

Guided Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine

• Tip: Wieliczka Salt Mine offers a variety of edible salt products, including different types of salt, flavored salts, and salt-based condiments, which you can purchase as souvenirs.
• The tour is available in English, French, German, and Spanish.
• Dress in layers as the underground temperature is around 17-18°C.
• The guided tour is not wheelchair accessible, but some parts of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
• No telecommunication signals in the mine, but designated areas provide free WiFi and phone access.
• In exceptional cases, some chambers of the Tourist Route may be excluded from the guided tour.
• Service animals/guide dogs are permitted.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.