Well organized according to the brochure's instructions. As a suggestion, some time should be allotted for lunch during ...
Josep Ganduxe
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 10, 2026
Cristina
EspañaLa visita a la mina es muy interesante, pero en realidad al contratar la actividad lo que se contrata realmente es el transporte ya que la visita y la...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 9, 2026
Adolfo Rodríguez Gomez
Madrid, EspañaEsperaban encontrar que el modelo de guía fuese más implicado con la historia, la cultura y lo que sucedió en la mina y sus obreros. Me parece totalme...
Is this useful? - August 8, 2026
Anónimo
Murcia, EspañaVery good. The transfer is by bus, and everything is well explained along the way. The guide is excellent. The only downside is that the groups are to...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 7, 2026
José Miguel Fernández Gómez
Galapagar., EspañaHi, the activity went as planned. We were picked up on time, the guide spoke Spanish, explained everything about the salt mine, and we returned to Kra...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - August 5, 2026
Ana
Barcelona, EspañaA well-organized excursion, with a Spanish-speaking guide both on the bus and in the mines. The salt mines are beautiful, unlike any other caves we've...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 2, 2026
Anónimo
Valencia, EspañaWe were a little worried because of some of the reviews we'd read, but we had absolutely no problems! On the bus to and from the mine, they spoke to u...
With friendsIs this useful? - July 23, 2026
Pietro
Napoli, ItaliaTour molto ben organizzato. Si può migliorare se si consiglia chiaramente a tutti di prendere la posizione google maps del bus, così si rientra più ra...
Is this useful? - 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...
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