Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Tour in One Day from Krakow
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. Relax with a transfer from your Krakow accommodation and visit both sites with a guide.
Combined Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip
This guided day tour from Krakow visits Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest former Nazi concentration camp, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, suitable for history and culture travelers.
Highlights
- Learn the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust
- Visit the largest former Nazi concentration camp
- Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a key Polish cultural monument
- See dozens of sculptures and bas-reliefs carved from salt
- Complete both visits within one day
Description
Auschwitz-Birkenau was established in 1940 in Oświęcim as the largest Nazi death camp, where over 1.1 million people from 28 nationalities died, including nearly 90% Jews. The site stands as a crucial reminder of genocide and atrocities committed during World War II.
After the Auschwitz visit, the tour continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by over a million people annually. The mine features intricate salt sculptures and bas-reliefs created by miners. The tour involves descending approximately 350 steps initially and a total of 800 steps within the mine. A lift is available to return to the surface at the end of the route.
Includes
- Professional guides at Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine
- English-speaking driver
- Transfers in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Entrance fees to both Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Private guides
Important Information
- Provide your full name and contact details when booking; bring your passport or ID for verification.
- Maximum luggage size allowed is 30 x 20 x 10 cm (the size of an A4 sheet).
- If traveling with a child under 150 cm tall, inform the supplier to prepare a child seat.
- Since March 2020, advance booking is mandatory to guarantee entry. Tickets can usually be rescheduled by contacting the local partner.
- Dress modestly out of respect for the Auschwitz site and according to the weather.
- The salt mine has a constant temperature of around 14–15°C. Dress warmly for the 2 to 2.5 hours spent inside.
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
Book in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and climbing stairs throughout the tour.
