Krakow Salt Mine tours to a unique centuries-old Polish landmark

Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world and was established in the 13th century. Today salt is no longer mined in Wieliczka, but this original underground complex is preserved in great condition, making it a world-class monument. Wieliczka Salt Mine was recognised in the UNESCO’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage List due to its breathtaking underground chambers carved entirely in salt. Wieliczka Salt Mine tours rank among the most popular day trips from Krakow and draws the attention of over one million visitors each year.

Private car Salt Mine tours with a shared or private guide

Our Private Salt Mine Tour from Krakow takes approximately 4 hours. We offer door-to-door pickup and drop-off, private, modern car and friendly, English-speaking drivers/tour leaders. The ride lasts for about 30 minutes each way. In the Salt Mine, you can either join a regular/shared guided tour or book a private guided tour. Private guided tours need to be booked at least 8 days in advance. The sightseeing takes about 2.5 hours. We will set up the pickup time based on the hour you have requested and fit it into the entry time options to the Museum to make It as comfortable for you as possible. You can also book Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau or Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory in one day to experience more in one tour. After the trip, we will drop you off at your hotel or any other destination in the city centre.

Our special bonus for this Tour

If You decide to book our Tour, we have got something extra for you. Each day at 19:00, we organise an Evening Walking Tour, which you can join completely for free. It starts at the Jan Matejko Square under the « Grunwald Monument ». You will meet our professional city guide there, who will show you the best of Krakow Old Town. You will walk down the Royal Route and finish under Wawel Castle near the Dragon Monument. It takes about 1 hour. You can participate in this tour on any day of your visit in Krakow.

Shared Salt Mine tours from Krakow

Our Shared Salt Mine Tour from Krakow takes about 4 hours. We provide a modern, comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicle and a friendly English-speaking tour leader. We will schedule the pickup time according to the requested hour, as we aim to optimise the minibus route through the city to ensure maximum comfort for you. The journey to the Salt Mine takes about 30-40 minutes each way. A shared guided tour of the Salt Mine takes about 2.5 hours. You can also book Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau or Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory in one day to get the most out of your holiday. After the tour, we will drop you off in Krakow city centre.