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Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli) Official Tour Guide

Step into a subterranean world of magic at the UNESCO World Heritage Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli). Descend 135 meters underground to marvel at breathtaking salt sculptures, majestic underground chambers, and serene underground lakes. Whether you are booking a guided historical tour or a private adventure, this iconic Polish attraction offers an unforgettable cultural experience. Discover the incredible craftsmanship of ancient miners and explore stunning salt cathedrals. Don't miss this top-rated sightseeing marvel—book your Wieliczka Salt Mine tour today and witness history carved in salt!

4.64/5 avg ratingTours from $27113,665+ reviewsGuided tours included

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Rating

Rating

4.64★ average

Based on 113,665 pooled reviews with ~85% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$70–$150 typical

Median price is $103, with a range of $27–$354

Tour Length

Tour Length

4–12 hours typical

Median duration is 5 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Historical sightseeing

97% of options focus on history, 78% are sightseeing tours

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian

Key Inclusions

Key Inclusions

Guides and entry tickets

74% include a guide, 45% include entry tickets

246 Products

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)

5 hrsFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.83 (1,659 reviews)
90.97%
9.03%
Great triphighly recommendedamazing
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$73$81
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Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)
Summary

Magnificent journey to the Salt Mine with official guide from the 750 years old, world firsts Unesco list, the only one mine like this around the world (still working since middle age). Book the tour with us now and we'll collect you from your hotel or apartment. On the evening before the tour you...

Inclusions
  • Skip-the-line
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket
  • pick up & drop off
  • Transport by minivan
Itinerary
  • Wawel Royal Castle
  • Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
  • Ghetto Wall Fragment
  • Plac Bohaterow Getta
  • Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Transfer and Tour Options

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Transfer and Tour Options

5 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.81 (1,054 reviews)
88.71%
11.29%
Great tourTrully amazinghighly recommend
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$24
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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Transfer and Tour Options
Summary

Discover the underground world, its secrets and legends by visiting Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of precious treasures in the cultural history of Poland. Until now it has been visited by over 40 million tourists from all over the world and in 1978 it was inscribed in the UNESCO list of world's heritage...

Inclusions
  • Some options include a two-way private transfer
  • Some options include entrance tickets and a guided tour
  • Some options include Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point Departure
  • Some options include a shared two-way transfer (depends on chosen option)
  • Some Options feature a Tour with a Professional Live Guide
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation not icluded in English Ticket w/o Transfers
Itinerary
  • Krakow
  • Teznia Solankowa Wieliczka
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors., The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius., There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface., The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine., Not recommended for travellers with a fear of small enclosed spaces.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour

Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour

12 hrsFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.79 (3,001 reviews)
82.58%
17.42%
superbwell organisedexcellent guide
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$147
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Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour
Summary

During the day you will visit Auschwitz-Birkenau museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine. In both places we will provide you the tours with an official english speaking in-person guides. We will pick you up and drop you off in your hotel - door to door service is included. Our tour leaders/drivers with fluen...

Inclusions
  • Licensed english speaking guides (museum's guides)
  • English speaking driver/tour leader service
  • All admission tickets and fees
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions
  • lunch box is optional (40 polish zloty per lunch)
Itinerary
  • Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The route inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine includes 380 stairs to take down to reach first level of the mine and at the end there is an elevator which will take you back on the ground, There is around 16 degrees Celcius inside Wieliczka Salt Mine, Most of the visit in Auschwitz-Birkenau camps is outdoors - please be well prepared for weather conditions, Providing full names of all participants while making booking and bringing photo IDs (passport, driving license etc.) at the day of the tour is compulsory - Auschwitz-Birkenau museum has security check/IDs control at the entrance. Without providing actual full names and documents entering the museum will be denied., We need all traveler's first and last name regarding security check and IDs control at entrance to Auschwitz I museum - providing all traveler's full names is obligatory and it's a must to provide service, As we receive some inquiries from clients - please note that we DO NOT organise 2 AM pickup times and we DO NOT let our travelers queue for tickets as they are all prebooked
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine 100% guaranteed

Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine 100% guaranteed

11 hrs
4.77 (2,016 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$129$138
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Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine 100% guaranteed
Summary

Visit the historical site of Auschwitz-Birkenau and learn about the concentration camps in Poland. Later tour the underground Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest working salt mines in the world.

Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

12 hrsFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.73 (4,371 reviews)
78.79%
21.21%
Great tour guideGood Tourwell organised
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$147
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Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow
Summary

100% guaranteed entry tickets booked in advance! We do not cancel the tours, and secure tickets and guides in advance. Not enough time to visit all of Krakow’s must-see places? On this tour, you'll visit two of Poland's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Sal...

Inclusions
  • 100% guaranteed tickets booked in advance
  • English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Birkenau and Salt Mine
  • Lunch set (depending on the option booked)
  • Documentary movie (subject to availability)
  • Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pick-up within Krakow city limits)
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Pick-up & drop-off outside of Krakow city center (available upon request with additional charge)
Itinerary
  • Mr.Shuttle Tours & Transfers Krakow
  • Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, The entry tickets are booked in advance. The entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is guaranteed. We do not cancel the bookings!, Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed to carry on the Museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can always leave your belongings inside the bus which will be parked nearby., Please note that this tour is not available on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Easter Sunday and March of the Living Day., Please note that to reach the first level of the mine (64 meters underground), You have to descent a wooden stairway which has 378 stairs. There are around 800 steps on the whole route in the Salt mine. After the tour, You will be taken up to the surface with a lift., Temperature in the Salt Mine is approximately 14 degrees C (57 degrees F), please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes., Student and child tickets available., Please note that admission tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum are personalized. Each participant is required to provide their full name as it appears on their official ID during the booking process. Any errors in names or failure to provide this information at least 24 hours before the tour may result in denied entry to the museum., If you are travelling with other passengers but have made separate bookings, please inform us in your booking and provide the full name of the lead passenger so we can try to assign you to the same group. Please note that we cannot guarantee that passengers with separate bookings will travel together., The Museum is not recommended for visitors under the age of 14. The final decision depends on parents or legal guardians., Not recommended for travelers on wheelchairs, Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk long distances
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour (Hotel Pick-up)

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour (Hotel Pick-up)

2.5 hrs
4.73 (997 reviews)
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$32$44
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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour (Hotel Pick-up)
Summary

Enjoy a half-day guided tour with an official guide from the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine and benefit from door-to-door service by well-experienced minivan drivers.

Krakow: Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Day Tour

Krakow: Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Day Tour

11 hrs
4.72 (2,796 reviews)
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$52$58
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Krakow: Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Day Tour
Summary

Explore the harrowing story of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on an educational guided tour of the museum Then, visit the stunning Wieliczka Salt Mine before returning to Krakow.

 From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the lineEco-Friendly
4.7 (1,517 reviews)
Headout
$66
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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Summary

Discover the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine on a 4-hour guided day trip from Krakow with skip-the-line entry. Getting started Meet your guide at the designated meeting point. After a quick ticket check, your group will travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Wieliczka, where your guide will introduc...

Inclusions
  • - Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • - Skip-the-line entry
  • - Expert English, German, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
  • - Transfers from meeting point (as per option selected)
  • - Round-trip transfers from hotel (as per option selected)
Exclusions
  • - Food and drinks
Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour

Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour

11 hrs
4.69 (10,006 reviews)
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$52
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour
Summary

Learn about the Nazi atrocities at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Continue on with a tour of the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine before returning to Krakow by bus.

Kraków: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Full-Day Guided Tour

Kraków: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Full-Day Guided Tour

11 hrs
4.69 (3,154 reviews)
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$52
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Kraków: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Full-Day Guided Tour
Summary

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps with a guide to learn the tragic history of the camp. Continue on with a tour of the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine before returning to Krakow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Across the booking platforms we compare, most tours cost $72–$151, with a median of $102. The full range spans $31–$294, so there are options for different budgets. About 68% offer instant confirmation, which means you can often book and receive your entry details right away without waiting for manual approval.

Tours typically last 3–12 hours, with most clustering around 5 hours. The duration depends on the tour type and how much of the mine and surrounding area you explore. Shorter visits focus on the main chambers and chapel, while longer options may include additional galleries or combine the mine with other Wieliczka attractions.

Tours are available in 8 languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian. This broad language coverage makes it easy to find a guided experience suited to your preference, whether you're booking an English-language tour or seeking a guide in another language.

Yes, 41 of the options we compare (14%) include skip-the-line access, allowing you to bypass standard queues and enter the mine more quickly. This is particularly useful during peak season when visitor numbers are high. If avoiding crowds is a priority, filtering for skip-the-line tours when you book can save you significant wait time.

Across more than 136,000 combined reviews, the mine earns an average rating of 4.56 stars, with roughly 83% positive sentiment. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the experience as amazing, excellent, fantastic, and highly recommend it. The most common praise centers on how well-organized tours are and the sheer uniqueness of exploring an underground salt cathedral and historic chambers carved over centuries.

Yes, 37 of the options we compare (12%) are private tours, giving you a dedicated guide and flexible timing. Private tours suit families, small groups, or anyone who prefers a more personalized pace through the mine. They typically fall within the standard price range but offer the advantage of skipping group schedules and tailoring the experience to your interests.

Booking ahead is recommended. About 51% of the options we compare offer free cancellation, so you can reserve without financial risk. Additionally, 23 options (8%) are flagged as likely to sell out, meaning popular time slots can fill quickly, especially during summer months. Instant confirmation is available on most bookings, so you can secure your spot immediately and still have flexibility if plans change.

Among the options we compare, 36 are tagged as eco-friendly, though these tags are applied by booking platforms and vary in strictness. If sustainability is important to you, filtering for eco-labeled tours when booking can help you find options aligned with those values. The variety of tour types and durations also means families with children can find suitable options, from shorter 3-hour visits to longer immersive experiences.

A standard tour lasts about 2-3 hours covering 3.5 km of underground passages. The route includes 800 steps down and up through various chambers and chapels.

The salt-rich air is beneficial for respiratory health. However, those with severe claustrophobia or mobility issues should consider accessibility limitations before booking.

Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip and warm clothing. The mine stays around 14°C year-round, so bring a jacket even in summer months.

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