From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
Duration: Flexible (up to 11 hours)
Flexible (up to 11 hours)
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your location
Convenient pick-up at your location
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Explore Krakow, Poland with this expertly guided day trip combining visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single tour lasting 11 hours. Start your journey from the designated meeting point in Krakow where you'll board an air-conditioned bus for a brief overview of the itinerary before heading to these significant historical sites, including the largest Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, recognized by UNESCO World Heritage.
Explore Krakow, Poland with this expertly guided day trip combining visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single tour lasting 11 hours. Start your journey from the designated meeting point in Krakow where you'll board an air-conditioned bus for a brief overview of the itinerary before heading to these significant historical sites, including the largest Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, recognized by UNESCO World Heritage.
Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!
Travel in comfort with included air-conditioned bus transfers and the support of a professional tour leader.
Explore the haunting original barracks and see powerful memorials at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to discover vast chambers, salt sculptures, and centuries-old mining heritage.
Skip the hassle of logistics; hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off are provided for a seamless day trip.
Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour
Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau I & II
Entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Expert English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off (option based)
Meeting point pick-up (option based)
Headsets
Auschwitz-Birkenau barbed wire fence and Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures, Krakow tour.
Journey from Krakow to explore Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single, expertly guided 11-hour day trip.
Getting started
Begin your day at the designated meeting point in Krakow, where your tour leader will greet you and confirm your booking. After a quick check-in, board an air-conditioned bus and receive a brief overview of the day’s itinerary before heading to your first destination.
What to expect
Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine
Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940, is the largest Nazi concentration camp and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your English-speaking guide will lead you through preserved barracks and memorials, sharing the historical context and personal stories behind this significant location.
Features:
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Auschwitz I: Walk through the original camp, including the infamous "Arbeit macht frei" gate, and see preserved barracks that reveal the daily realities faced by prisoners.
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Auschwitz II-Birkenau: Visit the vast grounds where mass deportations and tragic events unfolded, and witness the remains of the railway platform and crematoria.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine: Descend 135 meters underground to explore a centuries-old mine, recognized as a national Historic Monument, featuring intricate salt sculptures and chapels carved by miners.
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Underground chambers: Discover a network of chambers and tunnels, including four chapels and dozens of statues, all created from rock salt, showcasing the artistry and history of the mine.
Guide explaining Auschwitz Birkenau history during a tour, standing near informational boards.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences and brick buildings under a clear sky.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barbed wire fence and Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures, Krakow tour.
Guide explaining Auschwitz Birkenau history during a tour, standing near informational boards.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences and brick buildings under a clear sky.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
What to bring
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Bring a valid passport or ID card matching the name on your booking for entry.
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Bring snacks and a packed lunch, as food and drinks are not included.
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Bring a student card if you qualify for student discounts.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, luggage, or backpacks over 20 x 30 cm are not permitted inside the sites.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited.
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Smoking is not permitted, including inside vehicles.
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Short skirts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
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Food and drinks are not included and cannot be brought into certain areas.
Accessibility
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This experience is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
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Not suitable for babies under 1 year.
Additional information
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The pickup time may change; the usual start is between 5am and 10am. The exact start time will be communicated the day before your tour via email.
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All participants must provide their full name and contact details matching their ID for entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Entrance may be refused if the name on the booking does not match the ID.
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The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service and may vary.
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For reasons beyond the operator's control, the tour may be canceled. A full refund will be provided if so.
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Please plan for a long day with significant walking and standing.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Crematorium ovens inside Auschwitz I barracks.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Crematorium ovens inside Auschwitz I barracks.
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Operating hours
Auschwitz concentration camp
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
- Closed on 1st Jan 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
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