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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
- August 28, 2026
Carme Cayuelas Gallardo
Barcelona, EspañaAn impressive lloc. The group was a large group, with a headset. For the visit at 12:45 p.m., which we will leave at 3 p.m. and there was little tim...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 27, 2026
Anónimo
Barcelona, EspañaMolt bona activitat. La guia (Tina) molt professional, ha fet una explicació molt interessant i amena. La mina, Patrimoni de la Unesco, sens dubte é...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 25, 2026
Rosa Maria Gomez Benitez
Madrid, EspañaIt was better than I expected. We thought it would be a tiring experience, but it wasn't. It was worth it. The only downside for me was that the guide...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 24, 2026
Laura
Barcelona, EspañaUna visita espectacular, muy interesante y curiosa tanto de ver como de vivir. Nuestra guía fue excelente, super cercana, amable y generosa en explica...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 23, 2026
Daniela
ItaliaEscursione molto interessante. È sicuramente da fare. Un solo suggerimento. Gestire meglio i tempi. Abbiamo avuto 40 minuti liberi prima di entrare al...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 22, 2026
Rubén
EspañaLa actividad estuvo realmente bien, recorrimos todo el trayecto de las minas hasta el final siguiendo un orden en grupo. La guía fue muy amable, atent...
Is this useful? - August 22, 2026
Iris
EspañaHemos hecho el tour con Sebastián, decir que se nota que le gusta y que os irá explicando todo y haciendo pequeñas sugerencias y recomendaciones. Añad...
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Renato Di Cosmo
Bari, ItaliaL'esperienza è stata molto piacevole ed interessante, la miniera è molto grande e affascinante vincola la guida polacca che ci ha condotto in lingua i...
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Carla
Barcelona, EspañaLa visita a las Minas, fue muy bonita, la verdad el lugar impresionante, muy impactante y educativo. Lo único que habíamos recibido un mail de confir...
Is this useful? - August 12, 2026
Valeria Api
Corbetta, ItaliaLa guida che ci ha accompagnati in miniera è stata molto brava e anche simpatica. Ci siamo trovati bene. Peccato che se capitava o si rimaneva in fond...
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