Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour
Do this because
- Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and see the horrifying symbol of the Holocaust
- Explore the magical interiors of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Enjoy a comfortable ride thanks to the transport service from Krakow
What to expect
If you are in Krakow for a few days and above all, you would like to make the most of this time, this tour is perfect for you. The day tour begins with a pickup service from your hotel. After a 1,5-hour drive, you will begin by visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. The local guide will lead you through 2 camps and tell you the history of this terrible place. The schedule includes visiting Auschwitz I, with its crematoria and gas chambers, and Birkenau, the largest extermination camp.
Afterward, you will go to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Meet your guide at the entrance of the mine - look for a man in authentic miner uniform. Go down 350 steps and discover the amazing underground city carved in salt. Admire the beautiful salt formations and marvel at the structure of the chapel of St. Kinga. Pass underground lakes and narrow corridors and take a mining elevator to go back to the surface. After the tour, you will head back to Krakow.
Important to know
- Important note: For organizational reasons imposed by the museum, the tour will start between 7.00am and 9.30am. The exact pickup time will be confirmed at 7.00pm the day before the tour
- According to the museum's policy, you have to provide the first and last names of each participant at checkout. Please, remember to bring an ID
- To receive a reduced student ticket, students must be able to show a valid student ID card
- The tour doesn't allow more than 30 people per booking
- The maximum size of backpacks or handbags is 30x20x10 cm
- Please dress respectfully for the site and wear clothes that match the prevailing weather
- If your hotel is situated in a limited traffic area, pickup is provided from the closest meeting point outside the restricted zone.
- Prams are not allowed inside the museum's buildings
What’s included
Tour available in English
Entrance fees
Licensed museum guide
Pickup and drop-off service
English-speaking driver
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Welcome in Cracow
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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