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Duration: 4 hours
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Highlights

Leave Krakow for an unforgettable visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore underground chambers, salt sculptures, and crystal lakes on a guided journey through this stunning world beneath the earth.
Journey from Krakow to one of Poland’s greatest treasures — the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Descend deep underground and discover a labyrinth of tunnels, chapels, and sculptures carved entirely from salt. Follow your expert guide through breathtaking chambers, shimmering lakes, and centuries of mining history in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Highlights:
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine with a licensed guide
• Marvel at salt-carved chapels, sculptures & underground lakes
• Learn about 700 years of mining tradition & craftsmanship
• Experience one of the oldest operating salt mines in the world
• Travel comfortably from Krakow with organized round-trip transport


This half-day tour combines comfort & discovery, taking you deep into the heart of a truly unique underground world.

Itinerary

  • Krakow

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Transfer to Wieliczka Sit back and enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer to Wieliczka. Everything is arranged for you — no stress, no rush.

  • Wieliczka Salt Mine

    2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Descend deep underground into the breathtaking Wieliczka Salt Mine, a world of shimmering tunnels, majestic salt-carved chapels, and crystal-clear lakes. Discover stunning sculptures, chandeliers made of salt, and the famous Chapel of St. Kinga — all carved by miners’ hands. This mesmerizing journey blends nature, art, and legend in an unforgettable experience beneath the earth.

  • Krakow

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Transfer Back to Krakow Relax on your way back to Krakow, reflecting on a day full of history, beauty, and unforgettable moments — all experienced with ease and comfort.

What's included

INCLUDED

Round-trip transport Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow
Guided tour with a licensed in-house guide
Elevator ride back to the surface after the tour
Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Elevator ride down to the mine (descent by stairs)

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions.
Tour with a local guide at the mine; only a driver during transfers.
The Salt Mine tour involves extensive walking and 800 steps, starting with a descent of 380 stairs down the Daniłowicz Shaft (64 m). The tour reaches 135 m underground. Return to the surface by lift.
The mine temperature is 14–16 °C — bring warmer clothing and comfortable shoes.
Bags must not exceed 35×20×20 cm.
Students must carry a valid photo ID to receive a youth discount.
FAQ
Travel time from Krakow: about 30 min.
Full tour duration: about 4 h (2.5 h underground).
The route includes many stairs; no lift is available for descent.
Visitors with mobility issues should contact the Salt Mine directly for an accessible route.
Those with claustrophobia may feel discomfort due to confined spaces.
Larger belongings can be left safely in the locked vehicle.

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Location

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Jana Mikolaja Danilowicza 10, Wieliczka, Poland 32-020

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