Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning St. Kinga Chapel, carved entirely from salt
- Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the underground lake and exhibits on the history of salt mining
- Reflect on the tragic history of the Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau
- See the original prison blocks, barracks, and the “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate
Description
This full-day tour offers a profound and unforgettable journey to two of Poland’s most iconic and historically significant sites. The experience begins with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp. With a licensed English speaking guide, you will explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, seeing preserved barracks, prison blocks, and exhibitions that document the Holocaust and honor the memory of the millions of victims. The visit provides deep historical insight and a moving moment of reflection.
The tour then continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary underground world. Descending beneath the surface, you will walk through a network of tunnels and chambers carved entirely from salt by miners over centuries. Highlights include impressive salt sculptures, underground lakes, and beautifully decorated chapels, including the famous St. Kinga’s Chapel.
Combining remembrance with cultural heritage, this tour presents a powerful contrast between human tragedy and human creativity, offering a comprehensive and meaningful exploration of Poland’s history in one day.
Includes
Two-way transfer from Hotel
English tour guide in Auschwitz
Tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
Visit to Tourist Route
Elevator ride to the surface
Excludes
Food and drinks
Important Information
- The tour lasts 11 hours in total
The mine tour itself lasts 3.5 hours in Auschwitz and 2.5 hours in Salt Mine
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
