Wieliczka Salt Mine

I really do not know what to say about the Salt Mine. Whatever I tell you, won’t be enough. It is a one time unique experience. First and most important, buy your ticket online. Otherwise you may not find any spot at all. First you go down 64 meters below the surface and you start walking. I had an English guide and she explained every detail perfectly. For me the most beautiful part of the tour was St. Kinga Chapel. It was spectacular. Honestly breathtaking. I tried to took as many photos as I can and videos for sure. Please note that the tour takes 2-3 hours. Plus if you want to see the museum it is even more. I loved it.

I visited this incredible mine in December and was blown away by its scale. Everything is made of salt—the chandeliers, the floors, and the statues! The service and organization were top-notch, with professional guides making the history come alive. Even in winter, the temperature inside is constant and comfortable. An unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to everyone!

I visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine today with my husband and while the mine itself is breathtaking and our official tour guide was professional, polite, smiley and full of humor, the experience ended on a very sour note due to an unacceptable incident during our exit. After our tour ended, we were guided toward the exit routes. We were walking as individuals, following the path towards the elevator. At one point, we stopped for a few seconds to take a couple of photos of an impressive hole and a statue. Within moments, another group (a school group) approached us. One of the mine's tour guide, accompanied by a Polish-Greek speaking lady, started shouting at us aggressively, demanding to know where our group was and accusing us of being out of place. We were shocked by their behavior. Instead of helping us or politely directing us, they were essentially bullying and insulting us—even speaking disparagingly in Polish. It was deeply upsetting to be treated this way by "professionals" in front of students, simply because we took a moment for a photo. We were forced to follow this specific group to the elevator while they continued to make us feel unwelcome and policed our every move. It is a shame that such a world-class attraction lacks clear signage or a more organized, respectful way to manage individual visitors heading to the exit. I sincerely hope the management looks into the behavior of these specific guides. The incident happened on 09/03/26 at 18:06. No visitor should ever be shouted at or insulted for a minor misunderstanding in navigation. 5 stars are my sincere review for the mine and the wonderful tour we had.

This was the highlight of our trip to Krakow. The place is fascinating and you'll not be disappointed. We'd an incredible tour guide that brought the place to life. Great stories and history. Learned loads and thoroughly enjoyed it. This has to be on your list if visiting Krakow.

Absolutely amazing experience. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is breathtaking from start to finish. Incredible underground chambers, stunning sculptures, and fascinating history at every step. The tour was well organized, the guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and everything felt very safe and professional. This is a must-see place when visiting Poland. Truly unforgettable.

This is a must see tour. (My 2nd visit) We purchased our tickets directly through the official website. We took the English tour and both times the guides were amazing and easy to understand. Very friendly as well. We had a rental car and drove over. It's about 30 minutes from Krakow depending on traffic. There are a lot of public parking lots. The tour takes about 2.5 hours. Bathrooms are available during certain parts of the tour with a gift shop and drinks at the midway point. There is an underground restaurant available at the end of the tour and another gift shop at street level. I would also recommend walking around Wieliczka, the town itself. Historic and quaint.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has many attractions like the shafts and many hiden passageways, displays of historic salt-mining technology, an underground lake. You will find 4 chapels. There are many statues carved by miners out of the rock salt. It's very interesting and you should not be surprised by the size of the Saint Kinga Chapel. Recommended.

A must-do whilst visiting Krakow! We had a tour provided by Tomasz who was excellent. We learnt all about the history of the mine, the levels and chambers. It's understandable why the salt is nicknamed "white gold". It's important to pre-book your ticket in your chosen language in advance. Make sure to wear appropriate clothes and footwear. The lift back up is an adventure! The underground chapels and the main chapel with all the statues is stunning! Easy to get to on a bus from Krakow city centre.