Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour Including Hotel Pick-Up
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Krakow’s Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts a million visitors each year to marvel at its amazing carvings and statues made of salt, and its underground museum and chapels. Descend 140 meters below the surface on this tour!
Overview
Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow, a 700-year-old working salt mine suitable for visitors interested in history and underground tours.
Highlights
- Descend 140 meters underground into one of the world’s oldest working salt mines
- See carvings, statues, and mining equipment all made of salt
- Visit the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, located more than 100 meters below the surface
Description
Your English-speaking guide will take you on a 2.5-hour tour through the Wieliczka Salt Mine, descending 140 meters underground. The tour route spans over 2.5 kilometers, featuring chambers filled with intricate salt carvings, statues, and historic mining machinery.
To access the first level, 64 meters below the surface, you will descend a wooden stairway with 378 steps. At the end of the tour, you will return to the surface by elevator.
Miners have carved sculptures, churches, altars, and life-size statues out of rock salt over nine underground levels. The mine also includes an underground museum, special-purpose chambers, and a sanatorium designed for visitors with respiratory issues.
The largest chapel, the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, lies more than 100 meters underground. The tour also includes a visit to a subterranean lake that has been accessible since the mine’s early days.
Includes
- Door-to-door transportation
- English-speaking guide at the mine
- Entrance ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Headphones inside the mine for better audio clarity
Excludes
- Photo permission inside the Salt Mine (10 PLN paid on-site)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing, as temperatures underground remain cool. Morning visits are less crowded, and booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred tour time.
