Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Combo Tour
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Explore important sites near Krakow, the Auschwitz Birkenau Camps and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Choose the order of your activities. Save money by booking this combination tour.
Combine guided tours of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow, suitable for history and cultural enthusiasts seeking comprehensive day trips.
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Flexible order of visits to suit your schedule
- Cost savings by booking two tours together
- Professional English-speaking guides at both locations
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Description
The Auschwitz tour begins with a minivan pickup from your Krakow hotel, followed by a 65-kilometer drive to the former Nazi concentration camp. Your guide will provide historical context as you visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau, seeing remains such as barracks, watchtowers, railway ramps, gas chambers, and crematoriums.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine tour also includes hotel pickup and a roughly 40-minute drive from Krakow. Upon arrival, you will descend 378 stairs to the first underground level, 64 meters below ground. Your English-speaking guide will explain safety regulations before leading you through a 3-kilometer route featuring unique chambers with salt carvings and statues. At the tour’s end, there is access to a souvenir shop and snack bar. You will return to the surface by a high-speed lift.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for both tours
- Entrance fees to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guides at both sites
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Full name and contact details are required for Auschwitz-Birkenau booking per museum regulations
- Name on booking must match the ID presented for entry; entrance may be refused otherwise
- Tickets to Auschwitz museum are non-refundable
- Provide your hotel pickup details at booking
- The Auschwitz tour includes mostly outdoor time (up to 70%), especially at Birkenau; bring weather-appropriate clothing
- Hand luggage size limit is 30 x 20 x 10 cm; larger bags can be stored securely on the bus
- Valid student ID grants a student discount at both sites
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Ensure your ID matches your booking details for smooth entry.
