Discover a truly unique underground world that was created hundreds of years ago with this skip-the-line ticket for the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 - 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Spanish, Polish, German, French
Experience
Highlights
- Visit one of the most important monuments of mineral and religious culture in Poland
- Marvel at the 20 chambers of this historic underground city
- Follow the tourist route that's located 135 meters below ground
Full description
Book this skip-the-line entrance ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine and meet your local guide in front of the entrance. Follow him through the underground historic city as you learn about the major health benefits of visiting the salt mine because of its special climate and microelement-filled air.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine dates back to medieval times and has a history of around 9 centuries of salt exploitation. The tourist route through the mine is located 135-meters (about 443-feet) underground and is accessible by stairs or by elevator.
Includes
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket
- Guided tour
- Booking fee
- Transportation, unless option selected
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
Not allowed
- Pets
- Baby strollers
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please bring warm clothing as the temperature underground ranges between 14°C and 16°C (about 57°F and 61°F)
- Smoking and open fires in the mine are strictly prohibited
- No animals are allowed in the mine, nor does the mine offer any animal shelters for your pets
- Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not permitted inside the museum
- The salt mine requires you to climb about 800 stairs
