Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow

From Krakow to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Your tour begins in Krakow, where you will be taken by bus to the Salt Mine. At the Daniłowicz Shaft, you will meet an official Wieliczka Salt Mine guide, who will lead you through the underground route and reveal the history, stories and traditions of this UNESCO-listed site.

Descending Into the Mine

The underground visit starts with a descent of approximately 380 steps to Level I, 64 metres underground. From there, you will explore a fascinating network of passages, impressive chambers, wooden structures, saline lakes and unique sculptures carved from salt.

As you move through the mine, your guide will explain how generations of miners created this extraordinary underground world and share the stories behind its most remarkable places. The combination of history, spectacular interiors and the unique underground atmosphere makes the visit much more than a traditional sightseeing tour.

Two Hours Beneath the Surface

The guided Tourist Route lasts approximately 2 hours and includes more than 800 steps. At the end of the visit, you will return to the surface by lift from Level III, 135 metres underground, before travelling back to Krakow.

One of Poland’s Oldest Salt Mines

Active since the Middle Ages, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in Poland, reflecting centuries of mining history and craftsmanship. Its chambers, corridors and salt sculptures create a unique underground landscape. The mine was one of the first 12 sites in the world to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Important

• When buying discount tickets, you must have a school/student ID, or in the case of children up to 12 years old, a document confirming the child’s age.
• Infant/child tickets are available only to families travelling with children.
• The tour begins with a descent of approximately 380 steps and ends with a lift ride.
• The route reaches 135 metres (443 feet) underground, where the air temperature is approx. 14–16 degrees Celsius (57–61 degrees Fahrenheit). Therefore, you should bring warm clothes (e.g. jumpers, jackets).
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Wish to have a private guided tour from Krakow, hire private transportation, or choose another language or pick-up time? Need a quote for your group? Please contact us here.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please read the Wieliczka Salt Mine’s code of conduct for visitors.

Once your tour has finished, please head straight back to the original drop-off point in the car park next to Karczma Halit restaurant.

Route from the Daniłowicz Shaft and the Regis Shaft to the car park next to Karczma Halit.