Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this excursion from Krakow and discover a one-of-a-kind underground world that was created hundreds of years ago. Take an unforgettable guided walk along the 3-kilometer-long tourist route 135 meters under the ground.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 4.5 - 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Polish, Italian
- Private group available
Experience
8 starting location options:
Floriana Straszewskiego 14, Parking Straszewskiego, Parking, Hotel Maltański, Hotel Maltański, Floriana Straszewskiego 14, Straszewskiego 14, Hotel Maltański
Transfer
(45 minutes)
Break time (5 minutes)
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Guided tour (2.5 hours)
Transfer
(45 minutes)
8 drop-off locations:
Floriana Straszewskiego 14, Floriana Straszewskiego 14, Parking Straszewskiego, Hotel Maltański, Straszewskiego 14, Parking, Hotel Maltański, Hotel Maltański
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Visit one of the most important monuments to mineral and religious culture in Poland
- Follow the tourist route that’s 135 meters below ground
- Marvel at the 20 chambers in this historic underground city
Book this half-day Wieliczka Salt Mine excursion and a professional, English-speaking driver will drive you straight to the site, where a local guide will take you through the historic underground city. Experience the famous salt mine dating back to medieval times with a history of 9 centuries of salt exploitation. Embark on the tourist route through the mine, located 135 meters underground and only accessible by stairs.
Encounter a unique place to visit that is a must-see during your stay in Krakow. Visiting the Salt Mine is also good for your health on account of its special climate and micro-element-filled air.
- Round-trip transportation from the meeting point in Krakow
- Licensed, guided tour
- English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Guide during transportation (driver only)
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
Not allowed
- Baby carriages
Know before you go
- Bring warm clothing, as the temperature underground ranges between 14 and 16C
- There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 of these are at the beginning, taking you down into the mine. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes
- Smoking and the use of open fire in the mine is strictly forbidden
- No animals are allowed in the mine. The mine does not offer any animal shelters of its own for your pets
- Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not permitted inside the museum - please leave them at your hotel
- A wide range of comfortable vehicles are at your disposal, depending on the size of your group
- Student ID is required for student tickets