Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $84 / person
- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 250 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 35
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Mr.Shuttle
Description
Wieliczka Salt Mine, a Material Culture World Heritage Site, attracts over 1 million visitors every year and is among the most eagerly visited tourist sites in Poland. The tour includes hotel pick-up and skip-the-line tickets. The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or apartment in Krakow and drive you to Wieliczka. After a short walk, you will join an English-speaking tour with the official guide provided by the museum. After the tour, the driver will drop you off at your accommodation. Tickets are included, so you do not need to worry about standing in lines to buy tickets.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $74
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $80
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $80
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $63
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- $34
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $174.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wieliczka Salt Mine
During the trip, you will visit one of the oldest working Salt Mines in the World – the Wieliczka’s Salt Mine, which has been producing table salt for over 700 years! Your English speaking guide will take you up to 140 meters underground for a 2,5-hours journey through over 2,5-kilometres long tourist route full of chambers with amazing carvings and statues and large collection of mining machines and equipment, where everything is made of salt. Please note that to reach the first level of the mine (64 metres underground), you have to descent a wooden stairway which has 378 steps. After the tour, you will be taken up to the surface with a lift.
What's included
Included
Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pickup)
English speaking guide in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Insurance
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed please add a remark and we will pick you up from any accommodation (also Airbnb) located within Krakow City limits.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
250 reviews
How it compares in Krakow
- Starting price $84 is 24% below the typical $110 for tours of similar length in Krakow
Excurgo comparison of 1,440 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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. 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.
- Please note that this tour is not available on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Easter Saturday afternoon, Easter Sunday.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow take?
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow cost?
Prices start at $84 per person for this Krakow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $174. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
How much does Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $63, adults from $74.
Can I cancel Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If your hotel is not listed please add a remark and we will pick you up from any accommodation (also Airbnb) located within Krakow City limits. Pickup points include Bydgoska 19, Hotel FM - Pod Kopcem.
What languages is Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 35 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 250 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mr.Shuttle.
Reviews(250)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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