Wieliczka Salt Mine Tickets
Descend into a subterranean world where chapels, chandeliers, and statues are carved from rock salt.
Book Your TourJourney deep into the earth at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site operating since the 13th century. All visits are by guided tour, leading you through a labyrinth of tunnels to discover underground lakes, magnificent chambers, and the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga, where every detail is carved from salt. This guide will help you plan your visit, with information on opening hours and tips on the best time to visit. Find out about tour options on our guided tours page.
Available Tickets
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Expert English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, or Russian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Skip-the-line entry
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, German, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish-speaking guide
- Transfers from meeting point in Krakow
- Licensed english speaking guides (museum's guides)
- English speaking driver/tour leader service
- All admission tickets and fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Ticket Prices Breakdown (Foreign Language Tours)
- Standard Ticket (Tourist Route): Approx. €31 (134 PLN) per person.
- Reduced Ticket (Children, Students): Approx. €26 (112 PLN) per person.
- Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): Approx. €94 (402 PLN) for the group.
- Children under 4: Free of charge.
Prices are for tours in languages other than Polish. All visits must be part of a guided tour. Booking online in advance is strongly recommended as tours sell out.
Why Book Your Tickets Here
A seamless journey into the salt city
Guaranteed Entry
Tours have limited spots and sell out, especially in peak season. Booking online guarantees your place on a tour in your preferred language.
Multilingual Guides
Book a tour led by an expert guide in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian and uncover the mine's secrets.
Free Cancellation
Change of plans? No problem. Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund, offering you complete flexibility.
Instant Mobile Tickets
Receive your tickets instantly via email. Simply show the QR code on your phone at the entrance – no printing needed.
The Chapel of St. Kinga: A Cathedral of Salt
The highlight of the Wieliczka Salt Mine is the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga, located 101 meters underground. This vast chamber, measuring 54 meters long, 18 meters wide, and 12 meters high, is a complete work of art carved entirely from rock salt. For over 67 years, from 1896, generations of self-taught miner-sculptors worked to create this subterranean sanctuary.
Everything within the chapel is made of salt: the intricate altars, the detailed reliefs depicting scenes from the New Testament (including a salt version of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"), and even the glittering chandeliers that hang from the ceiling, crafted from salt crystals. It stands as the largest underground church in the world, a testament to the faith, artistry, and incredible labour of the miners who worked these depths for centuries.
How It Works
Your underground adventure in 3 simple steps
Select Your Tour
Choose your preferred tour date, time, and language. All visits are guided, ensuring a safe and informative experience through the historic mine.
Book Securely Online
Complete your booking in a few clicks with our secure payment system. You'll receive an instant confirmation email with your mobile-friendly tickets.
Begin Your Descent
Arrive at the Daniłowicz Shaft, show your ticket on your phone, and meet your guide. Prepare to descend the 380 steps that begin your 3.5 km journey into the earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go