Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Ticket & Pick-up from Krakow
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We understand that visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a unique, unforgettable experience, and we’re here to ensure it’s enjoyable and seamless. From booking to the end of your tour, Discover Cracow provides exceptional service every step of the way.
Why Choose Us?
Personalized Communication: Instant confirmations, tour reminders, and support via WhatsApp. You’ll get all the details and can reach your tour leader for assistance.
Expert-Led Tour: A licensed, local guide will provide fascinating insights into the salt mine’s history.
Comfortable Transport: Choose from convenient pick-up options and enjoy the ride in an air-conditioned coach.
Leading Tour Operator: With 175,000 tourists booking annually, our reviews speak for themselves. We focus on delivering your perfect experience.
Choose Discover Cracow for a hassle-free, unforgettable adventure at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The salt mine stays at a temperature of approximately 57 degrees F (14 C); please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes
Please note that the tour is offered in English
Be aware that in the Salt Mine there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start
Not recommended for participants with claustrophobia
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Krakow
You will be picked up from the chosen hotel in Kraków. Your driver will transport you to the tour starting point.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Upon arrival, you and the tour leader will proceed to the Salt Mine, where you will meet a licensed guide and begin your tour. The 700-year-old mine and UNESCO World Heritage Site houses nearly 200 miles (300 km) of eerie tunnels, all carved by hand from salt blocks, and you’ll see the section that’s open to the public. With your guide, visit the three upper levels of the mine, at depths of 209 to 443 feet (64 to 135 meters). Begin with a descent down the stairs to the first level, where you’ll be led through chambers and shown underground lakes, shrines, and salt monuments. Admire the showstopper – the Chapel of St. Kinga – and marvel at how every one of its features, from chandeliers to the altar, is made of salt! Hear from your guide about the chapel’s history and how it took more than 30 years for two men to complete the wonder, which required more than 200,000 tons of rock salt.
Options
English Tour - Hotel Pick up
Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pick-up
Professional local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
Admission to Wieliczka Salt Mine
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
796 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour except details
DeborahG2209,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour itself was great. This was provided by on site tour guide. Pick up at Indigo Hotel but cannot be dropped off there. No water on bus on very hot day. Would have purchased if available. No explanation as to need to pick up listening device or how to use so had to assist elderly tourists with it. No meeting place for after tour provided. Had to rely on phone and ask directly but was not planning to turn phone on for the day due to daily charges. Should have been pre arranged. Tour itself was fantastic.
5*’s!!
sophie0298,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day at Wieliczka Salt Mine with our tour leader, Oliwier Niedzielski.. he was punctual with our pick up and shared some interesting facts on the way. He looked after us and made the trip a very enjoyable experience - we would highly recommend!
Expensive but beautiful
Irenecci,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Service. Ilona was very kind and nice and everything went smoothly. I recommend bringing something to eat without having to buy the lunch box.
Very satisfying experience
Tsz Him H,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide explained very carefully, the time of the gathering place is also very clear, the gathering time is a little early, but it is not possible. A place where people come once in a lifetime anyway!
So many bloody steps
david g,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I knew there were 380 steps to initially walk down but this then went up to around 800. If I knew this I would have not gone as my knees are bad at the moment. The tour was great and some beautiful things to see but unless you are very able bodied I would avoid.
Great tour
JanetteT,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking but well worth it as there are lots stops and loads of information given great tour 💕
Excellent
Anne-Marie H,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would highly recommend this company for any tours, excellent pickups and guides and very informative, very knowledgeable and helpful
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shanewP8021ZA,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An Amazing place with some spectacular views a great way to spend 3 hours very knowledgeable guides and a great historical tour.
Great experience
V7024KOtomaszk,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Aurelia did a great job. The trip was very well organised pick off and drop off point made it very handy for all involved
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472lillya,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aurelia was very friendly and much help throughout our trip , had a lovely day out and learnt a lot and see a lot of interesting sculptures.
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