Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour: Ticket & Transfer from Krakow
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the legendary salt mine of Wieliczka, full of Salt Tunnels and Chapels near Krakow for a half-day guided tour and admire the beautiful salt sculptures made with "white gold".
Wieliczka Salt Mine is the world's largest mining heritage museum with a collection encompassing unique pieces of mining equipment reflecting the development of mining techniques from the Middle Ages until today. Moreover, the microclimate of the mine has a beneficial impact on visitors who suffer from asthma and allergies.
This tour offers you a direct transfer from Krakow as well as ticket at the Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum.
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
TOUR DURATION AND SCHEDULE: Typical tour duration in the Mine is around 2-3 hours. Check the specific start time of your tour and plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
TICKET INFORMATION: Ensure you have your tickets or booking confirmation ready, either printed or on a mobile device.
LANGUAGE OF THE TOUR: Verify the language of the guided tour to ensure it matches your preference.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Be aware that the tour involves walking and descending a significant number of stairs (around 800 steps there is no lift that will took you below!). The tour is not recommended for people with claustrophobia or severe respiratory or heart conditions.
DRESS CODE: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves a lot of walking. Dress in layers; the temperature inside the mine is around 14-16°C (57-61°F) year-round.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Check the policy on photography; usually, non-flash photography is allowed, but a fee might be required for camera use.
FACILITIES: Restrooms are available before the tour begins and at certain points within the mine. There are often opportunities to purchase souvenirs and refreshments.
RESTRICTIONS: Large bags and backpacks are typically not allowed inside the mine; lockers are available for storage.
ADDITIONAL TIPS: Bring a bottle of water, especially if visiting during warmer months. Listen to the guide’s instructions and stay with the group at all times.
DEPARTURE TIME: The departure time may change due to the availability of guides at the Salt Mine. In case of any changes, we will contact you the day before the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Krakow
Our meeting points for options with transportation are at Pawia 18b St. Here, our driver will meet you for the transfer to Wieliczka. The transfer will take approximately 45 minutes.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most precious and fascinating Polish monuments. The first tourist trail in Wieliczka was established as early as the beginning of the 19th century. A couple of centuries later the salt mine was designated as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1978). The underground path leads through numerous drifts, galleries, and chambers, where traces of mining activity have been preserved, as well as examples of art, and theme compositions relating to the history of the mine and its legends. Wieliczka is the world's largest mining heritage museum... Moreover, the microclimate of the mine has a beneficial impact on visitors who suffer from asthma and allergies. The tour starts with a descent of 64 meters by stairs. You are then led through a number of chambers and shown underground lakes, shrines, and salt monuments. The trip finishes at the level of 135 meters below the surface and the return to the surface is by lift.
What‘s Included
Helpful Tour Leader at your disposal during the tour
Pickup from centrally located meeting point or hotel (if relevant option selected)
Admission to Wieliczka Salt Mine
Round-trip transportation from Krakow (Not Included in "Skip The Line Ticket Only" option)
Licensed, English speaking local guide
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Guided Tour from Meeting Point
Guided Tour and Transportation: This option includes round-trip transportation from the city center in Krakow and a guided tour of the Salt Mine.
Starting point:
Pawia 18B, 31-154 Kraków, Poland
Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up + Guided Tour: This option includes round-trip transport (Krakow-Wieliczka), pick-up from the selected hotel, and a guided tour in Salt Mine
Pickup included
Skip The Line Ticket Only
No transportation is included
Guided Tour: This option includes an entry ticket, a guided tour, and assistance from a tour leader. Transport from Krakow isnot included.
Starting point:
Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland
Reviews
3,121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Totally worth a morning in Krakow
Roam59149227833,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked only on the previous day and that turned out for the best, since the price was a little bit lower. The transfer from Krakow was good, with Kate being very helpful and also offering some information about Krakow during the drive. The salt mines are extremely impressive, our guide there was also very good and the whole experience (including licking a salt wall) was totally worth it. Only thing I would change was making the various stops in the salt mine just a little bit longer, sometimes they felt a little rushed. All in all a wonderful experience.
Salt mines tour
883meghanl,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of the salt mines! The site was very interesting, and the tour guide, kateryna was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything clearly. Definitely worth visiting.
Excellent adventure to the salt mines
ashleymN7082GQ,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kateryna was excellent very knowledgeable about Krakow and the surrounding area, plus she was very friendly and helpful. She’s a credit to herself and the company.
More talking could be and more timing.
Storyteller711542,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I was thinking for longer and bigger trip. In salt mine we will from 11.30 till 13.15. I was hoping it will be till 14.00.And bus guide not talki so much on road.
Great salt mines experience
Tracey M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing to think how these mines were built by hand. Beautiful underground cathedral. Wonderful experience.
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charlottepC8115LE,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with discover cracow and our tour guide Kate was super nice and helpful! Was all very organised and had a great time would recommend:)
Krakow sight seeing.
conradh950,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and awesome inspiring tours of The Salt Mines and also Auschwitz and Birkenau. Our guide Kate was brilliant, polite and knowledgeable about Krakow and it's surroundings. Would definitely recommend anyone and everyone to go on these tours.
Amazing!!!
naeemaq2024,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great pick up and drop off service - organised by Kate who was very helpful. The mines are incredible and the tour guide was excellent - she really knew her stuff and was humorous too which was great. 10/10 recommend visiting Kraków Salt Mines!
Kate was amazing!
Z6720ZXlibbyw,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kate was very lovely, she was very knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend! Thank you so much for making the experience smooth and giving us facts along the way! The salt mines was very factual and amazing to view with a guided mentor showing us along the way!
Salt mines
Lisa M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, well managed from initial booking through to being dropped off at our hotel. Kate was very helpful and pleasant and made the practicalities of getting to and from the salt mines effortless.
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