Such an easy trip - Greg our driver was great, he made sure we got on our tour and picked us up at the end so it was a very relaxed journey. The mine itself is stunning. Definitely worth going 😀





The historic Salt Mine is located about 10 km from Krakow and is on the first UNESCO World Heritage List (1978). The current mine was established ad the turn off 18 and 19 century (though mining history reaches antiquity here). The tourist route goes through the most interesting places in the mine that consists of 22 chambers which are connected by salt pathways of lenght about 3 km. Chambers are located at depth 64 to 135 meters underground.
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Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:37 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Wieliczka salt mine from the 13th century to 1772 was part of the Cracow Saltworks. The salt extracted in the mine is date back to the Miocene period. In 1976 mine was listed at the Polish national registry of monuments, and then in 1978 it was registered on the UNESCO list. The mine is a place visited by big numbers of tourists from Poland and abroad.
I will contact with travelers minimum 24h before trip and give them all details about type of car , mobile number and name of driver. Always I offerer door to door service.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Krakow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 16 departures a day between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
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Yes, pickup is offered. I will contact with travelers minimum 24h before trip and give them all details about type of car , mobile number and name of driver. Always I offerer door to door service. Pickup points include AC Hotel Krakow, Bydgoska 19.
The experience is available in DE, DE, RU, RU, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cracow Private Tour.
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Such an easy trip - Greg our driver was great, he made sure we got on our tour and picked us up at the end so it was a very relaxed journey. The mine itself is stunning. Definitely worth going 😀
We used this company yesterday to transport us to the Salt Mines. We were picked up from our agreed point in the city centre. Our driver was very helpful, informative, and communicative. The vehicle we travelled in was very clean, and we felt very comfortable and safe at all times. When we arrived at our destination, we were guided by our driver to the admissions office. We were given very clear instructions by him, where to go and what to expect. We arranged a collection time, and after our lovely tour, our driver was waiting for us. We were all dropped off at our designated destinations, out driver was very conscious of our safety while doing this. We will most definitely use this company on out next tour to lovely Krakow.
The Salt Mines were spectacular. Greg was great. Some other travelers voiced concern about the 850 steps required to get down in the mine. Greg explained that you go down incrementally, stopping to observe scenes depicting mine work, and that there was a lot of walking along shafts in-between stairs. And an elevator brought you back to the surface. Greg was punctual picking us up at our hotel, guiding us to the correct line for our English speaking tour and was right there when we returned to the car park.
Greg was very responsive and responsible. Communicated clearly before trip with meeting times, place and contact details. He is also quick in organizing last minute plans and changes. Very helpful and made our short time in Krakow very productive and pleasant. Would recommend him to anyone who plans to visit Krakow and looking for tours.
‘Roy’ picked us up at 0800 for a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. He was punctual, polite, friendly and a safe driver. I’ve been impressed by all the tours we’ve done with Viator - the Salt Mine, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler’s factory and the Normandy beaches. We haven’t been let down once and all the tours have been of the highest quality in my view and conducted by reliable people. The Wieliczka Salt Mine requires walking down a lot of steps down to some 150m below the surface. The steps are well spaced and comfortable and there is a sturdy bannister to hang onto. However, this may not be great for the elderly (I’m 70) as one is expected to keep up with the group. An elevator takes you back up to the surface after your tour. Be advised that you are crammed in so those who get a little claustrophobic should consider this before booking although I would expect if you spoke to your guide about this beforehand they may be able to arrange a bit more space in your elevator. It only takes a minute or so to reach the surface.
Great guide who showed us much about the Jewish history of Krakow both before and after the Salt Mine. The Salt Mine is a unique experience not to be missed
A must do trip ! Greg our driver was great kept us fully informed about pick up times and what vehicle he would be picking us up in Definitely recommend
Picked up at Hotel by a very friendly driver. Once at the Salt Mines he also remained with us till we went through. The Salt Mines are worth a visit. Impressive work by the miners. At the end of the tour, the driver was waiting for us at the door to take us back to the Hotel. Everything well organised with no hassle.
The driver was amazing. Unfortunately my husband was ill so couldn't make it and we couldn't reschedule but everyone made me feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend.
Greg was our transport to and from the salt mines and was fantastic throughout. Very chatty and informative on the journey which was massively appreciated and he even offers his own private tours that you book directly through him. A smooth and pleasant drive from A to B and back again.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wieliczka Salt Mine tour | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (46) | $79 | |
Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow | 10–12 hours | 4.7 (4,449) | $143 | View |
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Pickup Options | 4h 30min | 4.5 (3,809) | $23 | View |
Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour | 10–12 hours | 4.8 (3,221) | $143 | View |
Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up) | 4h 30min–5h | 4.8 (1,730) | $79 | View |
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour + Ticket & Transfer from Krakow | 4 hours | 4.6 (1,068) | $71 | View |
From Krakow: Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour | 12 hours | 4.6 (577) | $109 | View |