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Wieliczka Salt Mine Tickets

Compare official Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets, which always include a guide, with selected partner tickets and day trips with transport from Kraków.

143 złofficial adult ticket from (English-speaking guide, October to December 2026) · about €33
€41.40partner tickets and tours from
14partner options compared
St Kinga's Chapel, carved from rock salt and lit by salt-crystal chandeliers, in the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Photo: Arian Zwegers, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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Which Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket should you buy?

Official guided admission compared with partner tickets and day trips with transport from Kraków.

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€49.94No transport
→€8.54 less
€41.40From Kraków

Ticket without transport

Tour in English

Wieliczka Salt Mine Skip the Queue Ticket

★ 4.4 · 45 reviews on Viator

69% gave 5 stars, 9% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars69%
  • 4 stars18%
  • 3 stars4%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star7%

Based on 45 reviews shown on Viator: 21 from Viator travellers and 24 from Tripadvisor.

The lowest-priced partner ticket for a guided mine tour, without transport that we have checked. You make your own way to Wieliczka. The comparison below lists tickets with a lower price, so check what each one includes.

Tour language: English
  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 3 more
Good for
Visitors making their own way to Wieliczka who want an entry ticket and an English-speaking guide, with fees included.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, as the official English-guided ticket costs 143 zł from October to December 2026, and anyone needing transport from Kraków.
GuidedTransport not included
From€49.94per adultLowest current no transport price we have checked
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Cheapest day trip from Kraków

English Guide (Last Minute)

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Tickets + Transfers from Krakow

★ 4.8 · 1,093 reviews on Viator

88% gave 5 stars, 2% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars88%
  • 4 stars9%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 starsunder 1%
  • 1 star1%

Based on 1,093 reviews shown on Viator: 148 from Viator travellers and 945 from Tripadvisor.

The lowest-priced checked partner trip with transport from Kraków and a guided mine tour. Check the pickup point and how long the whole trip takes.

Tour language: English
  • 1 to 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 4 more
  • Hotel pickup available
Good for
Visitors who want the entry ticket, an English-speaking guide and a shared two-way transfer from Kraków, from a meeting point or with hotel pickup.
Not ideal for
Anyone with a fear of enclosed spaces, as the operator advises against it, and visitors who struggle with stairs: the route has about 800 steps.
GuidedTransport included
From€41.40per adult€8.54 less than the no transport pick
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Starting prices. Your date and group size may change the total.

What these terms mean
Timed entry:
admission for a booked date and time.
Hosted entry:
a host helps you meet or enter. Do not assume this includes a guided museum tour.
Guided tour:
a live guide accompanies the part of the visit described in the offer.
Small group:
a guided tour with a capped group size, stated on the offer when we know it.
Private tour:
a guide for your party only; check whether the price is per adult or per group.

Official price benchmark

How do official Wieliczka prices compare with partner tours?

Every visit is guided. From October to December 2026 an adult ticket with an English-speaking guide costs 143 zł for either the Tourist Route or the Miners' Route. Tours with a Polish-speaking guide cost less.

Official adult ticket from (English-speaking guide, October to December 2026)143 złabout €33Tourist Route with a guide in English or another foreign language, adult, October to December 2026
Published by Wieliczka Salt Mine
Reduced: Tourist Route with a foreign-language guide, for students up to 26, over-65s and disabled visitors, October to December 2026 (conditions apply)121 złabout €28
Tourist Route with a guide in English or another foreign language, adult, October to December 2026143 złabout €33
Miners' Route with an English-speaking guide, adult, October to December 2026143 złabout €33

A lower rate of 121 zł, about €28, (Reduced: Tourist Route with a foreign-language guide, for students up to 26, over-65s and disabled visitors, October to December 2026) applies only to some visitors or dates. Check whether it applies to you before you book.

Good for
Visitors who can get to Wieliczka on their own: the Tourist Route with an English-speaking guide costs 143 zł from October to December 2026, and Polish tours cost less.
Not ideal for
Anyone wanting transport from Kraków, which official tickets do not include, and visitors who struggle with stairs: the Tourist Route has about 800 steps.

Official prices checked 24 September 2026. Euro estimates use the European Central Bank reference rate for 15 October 2026 (€1 = 4.37 zł). View the official Wieliczka Salt Mine price source

Partner tickets and tours from€41.40per adult

Partner products add transport from Kraków, hotel pickup or a set departure time, so their prices are not directly comparable with official admission.

The partner options shown here are guided tours. To visit without a tour company, start with the official admission ticket.

Plan your visit

Plan your Wieliczka Salt Mine visit

From the official website, checked 24 September 2026. Hours and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you travel.

Opening days and last entry
Opening times and guided departures depend on the route and date; check the official calendar for your visit. The last entry time has not been confirmed here. Official source
Allow for your visit
Allow two to three hours for either the Tourist Route or the Miners' Route. Official source
What this ticket includes
Tourist Route admission includes a guide and the underground Cracow Saltworks Museum. The separate Miners' Route includes a foreman guide, safety training and protective equipment. Official source
Children and free admission
The Tourist Route has no minimum age and under-4s enter free. The Miners' Route admits ages 10 and over; under-18s need adult supervision. Official source
Accessibility
The standard Tourist Route has about 800 stairs; an adapted section requires advance email booking for a Polish or English tour. The Miners' Route is not adapted for disabled visitors. Official source
Changes and cancellation
Consumer online tickets can be cancelled within 14 days of purchase, but no later than 24 hours before the underground tour. Individual tickets cannot be exchanged; on-site tickets are non-refundable. Official source
Where to arrive
Tourist Route: Daniłowicz Shaft, Daniłowicza 10. Miners' Route: Regis Shaft, Plac Kościuszki 9; arrive at least 15 minutes early. Official source

Day trips from Kraków also include the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, where guided visits from Kraków include transport.

Compare partner tickets and tours

Compare Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket options

14 options from 8 partner products. Prices are starting prices; your date and group size may change the total. All the partner options here are guided tours; for an independent visit, use the official ticket.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Tickets + Transfers from Krakow

Viator

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour Tickets + Transfers from Krakow

★ 4.8 · 1,093 reviews on Viator

88% gave 5 stars, 2% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars88%
  • 4 stars9%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 starsunder 1%
  • 1 star1%

Based on 1,093 reviews shown on Viator: 148 from Viator travellers and 945 from Tripadvisor.

4 ticket options

  • 1 to 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 4 more
  • Hotel pickup available
Good for
Visitors who want the entry ticket, an English-speaking guide and a shared two-way transfer from Kraków, from a meeting point or with hotel pickup.
Not ideal for
Anyone with a fear of enclosed spaces, as the operator advises against it, and visitors who struggle with stairs: the route has about 800 steps.
Options from€41.40

English Guide (Last Minute)

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€41.40per adult
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English Guide (Meeting Point)

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€55.80per adult
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English Ticket w/o Transfers

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport not included
From€59.00per adult
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English Guide (Hotel Pickup)

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€61.20per adult
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A dimly lit hall with chandeliers, sculptures on stone walls, and a group of people walking and observing the surroundings.

Tiqets

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

★ 4.3 · 109 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Guided tour, entry included
  • 2.5 hours
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 2 more
Options from€45.57

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

Guided
From€45.57per adult
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People explore a large underground chamber with chandeliers, rock carvings, and an ornate staircase leading down.

Tiqets

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

★ 4.0 · 155 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Guided tour, entry included
  • 2.5 hours
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 4 more
Options from€47.00

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Guided
From€47.00per adult
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Skip the Queue Ticket

Viator

Tour in English

Wieliczka Salt Mine Skip the Queue Ticket

★ 4.4 · 45 reviews on Viator

69% gave 5 stars, 9% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars69%
  • 4 stars18%
  • 3 stars4%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star7%

Based on 45 reviews shown on Viator: 21 from Viator travellers and 24 from Tripadvisor.

1 ticket option

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 3 more
Good for
Visitors making their own way to Wieliczka who want an entry ticket and an English-speaking guide, with fees included.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, as the official English-guided ticket costs 143 zł from October to December 2026, and anyone needing transport from Kraków.
Options from€49.94

Tour in English

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport not included
From€49.94per adult
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour + Ticket & Transfer from Krakow

Viator

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour + Ticket & Transfer from Krakow

★ 4.6 · 1,099 reviews on Viator

77% gave 5 stars, 3% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars77%
  • 4 stars14%
  • 3 stars5%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star2%

Based on 1,099 reviews shown on Viator: 177 from Viator travellers and 922 from Tripadvisor.

3 ticket options

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 2 more
  • Hotel pickup available
Good for
Visitors who want a four-hour trip from Kraków with round-trip transport, the entry ticket and an English-speaking guide, from a choice of meeting points.
Not ideal for
Anyone who struggles with stairs, as the route has about 800 steps, 380 of them at the start, and visitors needing a set time: departures vary with mine availability.
Options from€62.00

ENG Tour: Krakow meeting point

GuidedTransport included
From€62.00per adult
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Last Minute: English Tour from Meeting Point

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€62.00per adult
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ENG Tour: Krakow hotel pickup

GuidedTransport included
From€68.00per adult
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A woman in a turquoise top gazes at a detailed stone carving of "The Last Supper" on a wall.

Tiqets

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip The Line Entry + Guided Tour + Transport from Krakow

★ 4.6 · 136 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Combination ticket, also includes Transport from Krakow
  • 4.5 hours
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 4 more
Options from€69.00

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip The Line Entry + Guided Tour + Transport from Krakow

GuidedTransport included
From€69.00per adult
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Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)

Viator

Guided tour in English

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)

★ 4.8 · 1,732 reviews on Viator

89% gave 5 stars, 1% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars89%
  • 4 stars7%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 starsunder 1%
  • 1 star1%

Based on 1,732 reviews shown on Viator: 451 from Viator travellers and 1,281 from Tripadvisor.

1 ticket option

  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 3 more
  • Hotel pickup available
Good for
Visitors who want hotel pickup by minivan, skip-the-line entry and a tour with an official English-speaking mine guide, four to five hours in total.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, as trips from a Kraków meeting point cost less, and anyone with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, as the operator advises against it.
Options from€79.99

Guided tour in English

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€79.99per adult
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

Viator

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

★ 4.5 · 564 reviews on Viator

64% gave 5 stars, 4% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars64%
  • 4 stars24%
  • 3 stars8%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star2%

Based on 564 reviews shown on Viator: 491 from Viator travellers and 73 from Tripadvisor.

2 ticket options

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English, French, German and 2 more
  • Hotel pickup available
Good for
Visitors who want a half-day trip from Kraków with a guide, headsets, the entry ticket and the lift back up at the end.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, as other trips with transport cost less, and anyone hoping to ride the lift down: the descent is on foot.
Options from€84.00

ENGLISH TOUR (MEETING POINT)

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€84.00per adult
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ENGLISH TOUR (HOTEL PICKUP)

Tour language: English
GuidedTransport included
From€92.00per adult
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We only show the ticket features we have checked. A feature that is not listed may still be included, so check the offer before you book.

Before you book

Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket questions that affect what you should buy

Use these checks before choosing between official Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets and partner products.

Tourist Route or Miners' Route: which should I choose?

The Tourist Route, from the Daniłowicz Shaft, is the classic guided visit and includes the underground Cracow Saltworks Museum. The Miners' Route, from the Regis Shaft, adds a foreman guide, safety training and protective equipment, and is for ages 10 and over. Both take two to three hours.

The Miners' Route runs in Polish or English only and is not adapted for disabled visitors.

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Tourist Route

Why do Wieliczka prices depend on the tour language?

The mine prices tours by language and season. From October to December 2026 an adult ticket costs 103 zł with a Polish-speaking guide and 143 zł with a guide speaking English or another foreign language. In September 2026 the prices are 119 zł and 159 zł.

Choose a language you understand: the whole visit is guided.

Wieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff

Can I cancel a Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket?

Online tickets can be cancelled within 14 days of purchase, but no later than 24 hours before the tour. Individual tickets cannot be exchanged, and tickets bought on site are non-refundable.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour starts.

Wieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff

Ticket facts

Wieliczka Salt Mine ticket facts

The rules that decide which ticket works for you, each from its source. Checked 25 September 2026.

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Official tickets
Sold online at bilety.kopalnia.pl and at the mine's own ticket desks in WieliczkaWieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff
Price depends on language
Every visit is guided; a tour in English or another foreign language costs more than one in PolishWieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff
Two routes
The Tourist Route includes the underground Cracow Saltworks Museum; the Miners' Route adds safety training and equipmentWieliczka Salt Mine: Tourist Route
Age limit
The Miners' Route admits ages 10 and over, and under-18s need adult supervision; the Tourist Route has no minimum ageWieliczka Salt Mine: Miners' Route
Reduced tickets
Reduced fares apply to students up to 26, over-65s and disabled visitors, for a Polish or foreign-language guideWieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff
Under-4s
Under-4s enter free on the Tourist RouteWieliczka Salt Mine: Tourist Route
Visit length
Allow two to three hours for either routeWieliczka Salt Mine: Tourist Route
Accessibility
The standard Tourist Route has about 800 stairs; an adapted section needs advance email bookingWieliczka Salt Mine: Tourist Route
Miners' Route access
The Miners' Route is not adapted for disabled visitorsWieliczka Salt Mine: Miners' Route
Refunds
Online consumer tickets can be cancelled within 14 days of purchase, but no later than 24 hours before the tourWieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff
No exchange
Individual tickets cannot be exchanged; on-site tickets are non-refundableWieliczka Salt Mine: sales regulations and tariff
Arrival
Arrive at least 15 minutes early; the Tourist and Miners' Routes start at different shaftsWieliczka Salt Mine: Miners' Route

Sources

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How we compare

How we check Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets

We compare the official ticket office's prices with selected Viator and GetYourGuide offers, check the access details of each offer before we recommend it, and refresh Viator prices every 6 hours; GetYourGuide prices can be a few days old.

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