Discover the unground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine with this guided tour. Get fast-track access to one of the most visited tourist places in Poland with this skip-the-line ticket.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: German, English, French, Spanish, Polish, Italian

Highlights

Reach a depth of 135 meters as you delve into the world of the salt mines
Enjoy seeing items made of salt like detailed sculptures and even chandeliers
Stop at the Chapel of St. Kinga, the largest underground chapel in Europe
See old mining machines and equipment that are still used to extract salt
Delve into the underground world of the salt mines to a depth of 135 meters

Full description

Experience the nature, history, and art that lies within the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this guided tour and save time with skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction. Follow your licensed museum guide to a depth of 135 meters below ground.

Start by taking the stairs into the mine. Let your guide take you along a 2-kilometer route through winding corridors, caves, and chambers. Admire sculptures carved from salt and elaborate engravings.

See exhibits on old mining machines and equipment. Learn about how the salt is still extracted from this mine that has been in operation for 700 years. Uncover the acoustic properties of the mine as you listen to Chopin's music

Visit St. Kinga Chapel which is decorated with large chandeliers that cast a glowing light onto the reflective salt. Breathe in the microclimate which is thought to have some soothing respiratory properties.

Includes

Guide
Skip-the-line tickets

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
People with claustrophobia
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

There are 800 steps to climb, of which 350 are located at the beginning

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 65 reviews

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4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5

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The booking was quick and easy, but the only issue I had was that the tour guide was late arriving and I wasn’t informed. I contacted the WhatsApp help desk and was asked to collect a ticket at the online ticket collector counter and join an individual tourist group that was just entering. Other than that, the tour was great.

May 16, 2022

A must-see site. Unique experience that you must live. A jacket or an extra clothing would is required in my opinion as it is cold down there. Have in mind that you will have to walk for about 2 hours, but with many breaks between.

July 11, 2022

June 27, 2022

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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