Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Skip the Line Ticket
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Wieliczka is a unique place on a global scale! It’s one of the few salt mines in the world listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, captivating visitors for over 700 years. As you venture underground, you’ll dive into a living history that resonates in every corner of this extraordinary mine.
On the tour, you’ll experience the thrill of descending 65 meters below the surface. Then, you’ll be stunned by the magnificent underground chapels, including the world-famous St. Kinga's Chapel, carved entirely out of salt – a true masterpiece that must be seen to be believed!
Wieliczka isn’t just a salt mine – it’s a journey through time, art, and history that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. When you're in Krakow, this is an experience you simply cannot miss!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
It is forbidden to smoke and use open flame
There are around 800 steps to do during sightseeing
A senior / Student ticket is valid only with a student ID that contains a picture, date of birth, and university name
The temperature in Mine: 17-18ºC
Maximum luggage size: 35 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm
Please note that the tour begins with a descent of 380 steps, and the regular tour does not include the lift that takes you down.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wieliczka
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most fascinating places in Poland, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s an underground city with chapels carved in salt, lakes, and unique sculptures. During the tour, you can descend hundreds of meters below the surface and admire the extraordinary architecture created by both nature and miners. It’s an attraction for both adults and children – combining history, art, and adventure in one place.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Skip the line entrance ticket
Guided Tour in chosen language
Gratuities (optional e.g fee for photography)
Food and drinks
Options
Ticket: Guided Tour in Spanish
Ticket: Guided Tour in Italian
Ticket: Guided Tour in French
Ticket: Guided Tour in English
Reviews
158 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Salt mine
karenkH2086DE,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00well worth a visit but a lot of walking involved Norbet was very informative and pointed out a lot of facts on the way to the mine
Bit like a Harry Potter film except I would title this one “Norbert The Tour Guide and The Chamber Of Salt Mines”
Charlie M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Norbert the Tour Guide was the best part about this trip. WE LOVE YOU NORBERT!🫶🏼 The Salt Mines were also good. Recommended
Excellent tour ,excellent guided.
Martina F,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobert was very interesting and extremely friendly. Salt mines your was well organised. Tour guide was excellent. ...
Good experience
Cameron G,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good trip and good host. Easy pick up and drop off. Clear instructions on what to do when we got to the mine and when we were finished
Great visit to the Salt Mines
Samantha B,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Norbert is a very friendly and informative guide who gave us plenty of history about the area on the way to the Salt Mines and always made sure we knew where we were supposed to be. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the Salt Mines and recommend it to other visitors.
Great experience
garycU9828LW,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good experience. Norbert was a very good guide even holding our souvenirs whilst we visited the salt mine. The salt mine itself was very interesting, well worth the visit.
Our visit to the Salt Mine was excellent!
Παναγιώτης Δ,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was also an excursion that was worth it! I think it is one of the must attractions to visit in Krakow. We were also lucky to have an outstanding guide, Nombert, who we found from discovercracow.com. I highly recommend him!
Very beautiful experience
D621VG ,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! Excellent guide Nombert, with humor and incredible mood. He informed us of historical and non-facts about the city and the salt mine itself. The walk in the salt mine was unique!
Wieliczka Salt mines tour
596terencem,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very enjoyable trip to the Salt mines with Discover Cracow tours. Norbert our tour guide was full of knowledge and provided great insights and fun information about the tour and Krakow. Highly recommend this trip. #discovercracowtours
Unique experience
simoned430,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing site with very special and iconic views. Tour very well organised. The guide leader, Norbert, is a great speaker and an excellent guy.
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