Well organized according to the brochure's instructions. As a suggestion, some time should be allotted for lunch during ...
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Embark on a day trip to Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of the most-visited landmarks in Poland. You'll explore the subterranean salt-carved chapels and galleries with striking statues, chandeliers, and altars.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip
At the designated time, we'll board a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. You'll admire the rural Polish landscapes during this short ride to Wieliczka, located only 9.32 miles (15 kilometers) from Krakow.
Once you get to this UNESCO World Heritage site, you'll follow your knowledgeable guide down 350 steps into one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. During this 2.1-mile (3.5-kilometer) walking tour, you'll discover over 20 salt-chiseled rooms, some of which are beautifully decorated, as well as underground lakes, the tools and utensils used by the miners, and curious salt-made sculptures and low reliefs.
The guide will explain the history of this salt mine and how it was transformed into a charming "underground village." Then, we'll return to the surface of the salt mine by climbing on the original elevator used by miners. You'll also have the chance to purchase unique souvenirs made from salt rock!
After 4 to 5 hours, we'll conclude the tour by returning to the starting point.
Interesting Facts about the Salt Mine
Although you will find out all about this unique masterpiece during this day trip, here is a list of curious facts about the mine:
- Created by nature 15 million years ago
- The mine was opened in the 13th century and closed in 1978
- It receives over one million visitors per year
- Visited for the first time in the 15th century
- UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site in 1978
- The mine is over 186 miles (300 kilometers) long, with 3000 chambers and 9 floors
- The guided tour of the Salt Mine includes 378 steps
Pickup Point
During the booking process, you'll see a drop-down menu with different pickup points in Kraków. You'll need to select one of them to be picked up at the indicated time.
If the drop-down menu is not shown, pickup will take place at the designated time at the following location in the center of Kraków: 14 Straszewskiego Street.
Auschwitz & Salt Mine Tour
To save money and visit Krakow's two unmissable tours on the same day, click here to book our combo tour: Krakow Combo: Auschwitz and Salt Mine Tour.
Details
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point
Straszewskiego 14
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- July 7, 2026
Rosa
Valencia, EspañaThe place is genuinely interesting with beautiful salt sculptures, including a church, and the guide was very good, but you have to go down 800 steps,...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - June 25, 2026
Josep Ganduxe
L'ametlla Del Vallés, EspañaWell organized according to the brochure's instructions. As a suggestion, some time should be allotted for lunch during the tour, as there simply isn'...
Is this useful? - June 18, 2026
Gustavo
Málaga, EspañaEl guía que conducía el bus solo hablaba inglés. Aunque yo sí lo hablo, había gente que hablaba solo español e italiano. La guía local de la mina de...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - June 14, 2026
Vanessa
Madrid, EspañaMuy recomendable. Puntuales con la salida y con el regreso. Buen vehículo y conductor muy agradable. La guía de las minas, Brigida, encantadora, buen...
Is this useful? - June 6, 2026
Silvia
Roma, ItaliaLa gita merita davvero! La guida parlante italiano molto brava ma la visita guidata si può anche prenotare individualmente. Quello che si ha in più co...
Is this useful? - May 31, 2026
Manuela Martín García
Granada, EspañaThe local guide was very nice and friendly, making little jokes throughout the tour, which was super entertaining and interesting. The visit exceeded ...
Is this useful? - May 29, 2026
Catalina
Santiago, ChileRecomendado. Guias amables, cumplieron la expectativa. Muy organizados todo, puntuales. Considerar que es un tour largo bajo varios metros de profu...
With friendsIs this useful? - May 26, 2026
Carolina Muñoz
Las Palmas!, EspañaThe visit to the mines was spectacular!! What really annoyed me was that we had to wait an hour to get in. According to the guide, he couldn't explain...
As a coupleIs this useful? - May 25, 2026
Míriam Vicente
Barcelona, EspañaEl punto de encuentro es en una plaza cerca de la Barbacana. No se presenta nadie de civitatis, derivan la excursión a otra empresa. Entendemos que ci...
As a coupleIs this useful? - May 24, 2026
Gaetano
Palermo, ItaliaFantastic experience! Tour organized down to the smallest detail, starting from the meeting point to the entrance of the mine. Maximum punctuality in ...
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