Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour

Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial on a guided tour, learning about the history of the former Nazi concentration camps. Then visit the iconic Wieliczka Salt Mine, descending into its remarkable underground chambers, before returning to Krakow by comfortable bus.
11 hrs
Group size up to 40 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Experience an unforgettable full-day tour from Krakow combining two of Poland’s most important landmarks: the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.Start your 11-hour journey in the morning with a convenient pickup or meeting point, then travel by comfortable, air-conditioned bus with your experienced tour leader.

At Auschwitz-Birkenau, join a licensed museum guide who will walk you through the history of the former Nazi concentration camps and the stories preserved at the memorial. Afterwards, continue to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, where a local guide will lead you through stunning underground chambers, salt sculptures, and centuries-old miners’ pathways.

A lunch break is included during this full-day excursion, and you’re encouraged to bring snacks for extra comfort. The tour finishes in the evening, returning you to Krakow around 8:00 PM. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and one of Europe’s most remarkable underground worlds—all in a single day.

Important Information:

• The pickup time may change (possible start of the tour between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM), so please consider this in your plans. You choose a preferred time which is not guaranteed. The exact start time will be communicated the day before the tour via email from the activity provider
• As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
• Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
• The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service. Unfortunately, your guide have no influence on the duration of the break times
• You cannot enter the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with large bags or backpacks; the maximum size permitted is 20x30 cm
• For reasons beyond the operator's control, the tour may be canceled. The customer will always receive a full refund

What to bring:

• Passport or ID card
• Snacks
• Packed lunch
• Student card

Not allowed:

• Luggage or large bags

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Discover the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau on a guided tour that reveals the realities of the Nazi concentration camps. After exploring this powerful memorial site, continue your journey to the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine, descending into its breathtaking underground chambers and salt-carved masterpieces. Enjoy comfortable bus transport from Krakow for a seamless full-day experience.

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What is included in activity

Transportation by air-conditioned bus
Tour leader
Entry ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Entry ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camps
Guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Headsets to hear your guide clearly

What is not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tour program

• Starting/pickup location
• Transfer (1.5 hours)
• Auschwitz I (2 hours)
• Break time (10 minutes)
• Auschwitz II-Birkenau (1 hour)
• Transfer (1.5 hours)
• Free time (1 hour)
• Wieliczka Salt Mine (2.5 hours)
• Transfer (45 minutes)
• 4 drop-off locations: PC Projekt Kraków, Kiss&Ride, Kraków, Wielopole 2

Places you will see

• The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial
• Wieliczka Salt Mine

Activity book period

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Activity languages

English

Directions to meet your guide

Hotel pick-up

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Reviews by travellers

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Valerie
Our Auschwitz guide was exceptional
4 days ago
Kevian
Really good! Very interesting
10 days ago
Christine
🤩🤩
16 days ago
Georgia
We had a lovely guide for the whole day tour who handed us off to two great tour guides. Very informative in both places with a few breaks for you to do what you needed (eat, drink or use the toilet). Only thing that was lacking was time to stop and look at things though this was not the fault of anyone it was just because there were so many tours happening you had to move on.
18 days ago
Susy
Two really great experiences with some amazing guests, our guide/driver wasn’t as chatty as we were expecting but got us to where we needed to go.
21 days ago
Carry
Fabulous day, long but great to see it all, very humbling
22 days ago
Nathan
An amazing day, picked up from our hotel and taken to a coach. The tour guide around Auschwitz was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Salt mines were fantastic.
27 days ago
Louise
Aushwitz tour was good. Pick up was far too early.
28 days ago
Souse
It was an extremely long and hard day yet something everyone should experience to educate themselves. The salt mines were fantastic and beautiful. We had the lunchbox which was provided which was definitely worth it, the sandwiches were really nice. Both guides at auschwitz and the salt mines were excellent; extremely knowledgeable and friendly. A really good experience and would definitely recommend.
about 1 month ago
David
Brilliant tour of the Salt Mines which was entertaining and informative. Guide for Auschwitz was excellent and really brought the horrible reality of it to life. Highly recommend.
about 1 month ago
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