Krakow Wieliczka & Auschwitz: 3 Days of History and Heritage

Highlights

• Explore Jewish Krakow in Kazimierz, the Ghetto, and Schindler’s Factory
• Visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral with a licensed local guide
• Discover the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine with in-house expert
• Discover the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine with in-house expert
• Enjoy a traditional Polish lunch

Description

Your journey begins in Krakow’s Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz — a district where Jewish and Christian cultures flourished side by side for centuries. Walk its narrow streets, visit historic synagogues, and hear stories of prewar Jewish life, faith, and community. Next, visit Schindler’s Factory Museum, one of Krakow’s most powerful historical sites. Explore immersive exhibitions that reveal the realities of wartime occupation and the lives of those who endured or resisted through courage and compassion. Finally, continue to the area of the former Jewish Ghetto. See the remnants of the ghetto wall, pause at Ghetto Heroes Square with its symbolic Chair Memorial, and visit the “Under the Eagle” Pharmacy — a place of quiet heroism and remembrance. The next day takes you to Wawel Hill — the royal heart of Poland. Visit the grand Wawel Castle with its Renaissance art and royal treasures, then step inside the magnificent Wawel Cathedral, where kings were crowned and laid to rest. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Polish lunch at a nearby bistro before heading to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. Descend into its breathtaking chambers, admire intricate salt-carved chapels, and learn from an in-house expert about this centuries-old wonder carved deep into the earth. On the final day, travel to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum — one of the most important historical sites in the world. With an official museum guide, visit the preserved barracks, exhibitions, and memorials that commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. The tour concludes with your return to Krakow, leaving you with time for quiet reflection after three days of discovery, history, and remembrance.

Includes

Licensed local guide in Kazimierz, the Ghetto, Wawel Castle, and Cathedral Licensed in-house guide at the Wieliczka Salt Mine Official museum guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Admission tickets to Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral and Schindler’s Factory Lunch (Day 2) Group transport to and from Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau

Excludes

Gratuities (Optional)

Important Information

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers cannot join and tickets are non-refundable. All group tours are conducted in one language, selected when booking. The tour operates in all weather conditions — dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. A dress code applies for religious sites: no shorts or sleeveless tops; knees and shoulders must be covered. Please provide full names of all participants when booking. Bring a valid ID — the name must match your ticket, or entry may be refused. Students must carry valid student ID with photo and expiry date for youth discounts. In the Salt Mine, temperature is 14–16°C. Bring warmer clothing and note that the tour involves extensive walking and many stairs. Not recommended for guests with mobility, heart, or claustrophobia issues.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund