SALT MINE Wieliczka guided tour with Hotel Pickup

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Salt Mine is famous not only in Poland, but also in the world, thanks to the beautiful Salt Mine, visited by over 1 million tourists a year. Since the thirteenth century, the city is known as the mining center of this resource, and the mine was founded thanks to Saint. Kinga. The mine is a labyrinth of underground pavements with a length of 300 km. It is a valuable monument of material culture and technical thought. Visiting the Mine takes about 2-3 hours and takes place on several alternative routes. Travel time from Krakow to Wieliczka is about 30 minutes. This is a tour with a private transfer from Krakow. Sightseeing takes place in groups with other participants.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for people with mobility problems

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka is famous not only in Poland, but also in the world, thanks to the beautiful Salt Mine, visited by over 1 million tourists a year. Since the thirteenth century, the city is known as the mining center of this resource, and the mine was founded thanks to Saint. Kinga. The mine is a labyrinth of underground pavements with a length of 300 km. It is a valuable monument of material culture and technical thought. Visiting the Mine takes about 2-3 hours and takes place on several alternative routes.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Ticket to the Salt Mine

Assistance from an English-speaking driver

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup points

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Options

English Tour

Pickup included

Fiński

Tour in Finnish
Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great experience.
G3379SAwilliamc,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent day on this tour of the salt mines, our driver was first class, a really nice and professional person. It's definitely a must see if you are staying in Krakow.
Salt Mine Tour
tinacD1292ZZ,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very good tour, Simon our driver was excellent. The tour inside the mine was very good, you had enough time to take photos and the structures were amazing. We didn't meet up with groups following us which was a good thing. The chamber with all the religious salt paintings was by far the best. Well worth a visit.
Great trip and experience . Lovely and helpful guide Peter
Tour71192,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip and very informative and interesting. Lovely helpful driver Peter
Must see if in Krakow.
cymru1966,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip, picked up on time by Petr. 25m drive to the mines. A must see if in Krakow. Comfortable van with our driver giving us valuable pointers on route. Unfortunately he did nt know the flow direction of the vast river.
Day trip to Salt Mines
aidancarey,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant trip, well organised. It's an amazing place to see. Our driver Piotr was great, very informative and friendly
Well organised trip. Our...
aidancarey,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well organised trip. Our driver Piotr was brilliant and very informative. The trip into the mine was fantastic with amazing things to see underground
Amazing experience
LoveTravel758882,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience and well organised. The mines are amazing. The only criticism is we kept losing the speaking as we were at the back and as soon as she turned corners we lost the contact
Excellent
493jadeh,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I’d definitely recommend this tour, though if you’re limited on time I’d prioritise Schindler’s Factory or Auschwitz first. You can combine tours into one day, but it’s very long and tiring—we split them over separate days and found that much better. Pick-up was smooth and our driver was lovely, on time, and full of helpful tips. The guide was excellent—knowledgeable, patient, and gave us plenty of time in each room without feeling rushed. Headphones are provided, but check they’re charged as it’s hard to hear without them in a large group. There are short comfort breaks with shops for food and drink, but prices are high, so bring your own water and snacks. Be prepared for lots of walking, uneven ground, and very few places to sit. The temperature underground is comfortable, but you’ll need to walk down around 40 flights of stairs (there’s a small, crowded lift for the return). Overall, a very well-organised and fascinating experience that’s definitely worth doing—just plan ahead, wear good footwear, and give yourself time to enjoy it fully.
Worth a visit
dougiemunro77,,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Worth a visit but does not take as long as described well not for us as seems a bit rushed.. also the lift at the end is definitely an experience.
This was an absolutely...
Bernice S,,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely fantastic experience. The stairs down to the magnificent cathedral are not for the faint hearted. Our driver, Daniel, was brilliant getting us to & from the salt mine.