Full-Day Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine with Transfers from Krakow & Lunch

Get insights into the lives of innocents who became victims of the Holocaust. Explore the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust, the memorial and museum in Auschwitz-Birkenau, and hear stories and facts about the prisoners held here. At the next concentration camp of Birkenau, you will be able to explore and witness the original barracks and locations where prisoners were held.

After this, you will be treated to a wholesome mouth-watering lunch, which includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. After you unwind and get refreshed with this fulfilling meal, you will head to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which is 135meters below sea level. Here, you will explore authentic miner workplaces, sculptures, and chambers there.

Please note:

• After the visit to Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial, you will be taken back to Krakow where the lunch break of approx. 1 hour will be given.

Full-Day Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine with Transfers from Krakow & Lunch

This full-day guided tour offers an in-depth exploration of two significant historical sites near Krakow: the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, which covers nearly 500 acres, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Wieliczka Salt Mine, stretching over 2.5 kilometers underground with 300 km of tunnels. The tour includes round-trip transfers from central Krakow hotels and a wholesome lunch with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Visitors will spend approximately four hours at Auschwitz-Birkenau and three hours exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine, guided by expert local guides who speak English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Polish. The tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, those seeking to understand the Holocaust's impact, and tourists interested in learning about Poland’s rich cultural heritage through its somber yet enlightening sites.

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Your tour stops at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum where you will explore two main camps: Auschwitz I, established on June 14, 1940, covering an area of about 27 hectares, and Birkenau (Auschwitz II), which was built in October 1941 over a vast expanse of 175 hectares. The museum features numerous barracks, gas chambers, crematoria, and exhibits that showcase the daily life and suffering endured by prisoners during World War II. Visitors can see the iconic Arbeit Macht Frei gate at Auschwitz I, the reconstructed gas chamber and crematorium, and the chilling exhibit in Block 11, which details prisoner conditions. The tour also includes a visit to the Death Wall where many prisoners were executed, and the site of mass graves and memorials. This unique experience provides insight into one of history's darkest periods while honoring those who perished.

Explore Wieliczka Salt Mine

The tour continues with a descent 135 meters below ground level to explore the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine, which has been in continuous operation since its establishment around 1290. Covering an area of about 348 km² underground, this mine features over 2000 chambers and numerous sculptures carved from salt, including a full-size chapel dedicated to St Kinga. Visitors can see the Salt Cathedral, which houses a vast array of religious carvings, as well as the unique rock formations created by centuries of mining activity. The tour includes a visit to various underground sites such as the Chapel of Saint Kinga and the Great Crystallization Lake, where salt crystals form naturally in the mine's waters. This site is not only historically significant but also offers visitors an opportunity to experience a different kind of subterranean exploration compared to other mines around the world.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with expert guides
• Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, 135 meters below ground level
• Audio guide available in six languages including English and Polish
• Wholesome meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options included
• Round-trip transfers from central Krakow hotels provided
• Explore the iconic Arbeit Macht Frei gate at Auschwitz I
• See the reconstructed gas chamber and crematorium at Birkenau
• Discover over 2000 chambers in Wieliczka Salt Mine with unique sculptures

Perfect for history enthusiasts, Holocaust scholars, and cultural tourists, this full-day tour provides a comprehensive understanding of Poland’s tragic past through its most significant landmarks. The well-structured format allows you to delve into the harrowing details at Auschwitz-Birkenau, marvel at the intricate salt carvings in Wieliczka Salt Mine, and gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience and history that define this region.