Kraków: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Full-Day Guided Tour
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps with a guide to learn the tragic history of the camp. Continue on with a tour of the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine before returning to Krakow.
Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Tour
This full-day tour in Krakow suits visitors interested in history and cultural heritage, featuring Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Highlights
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp of the Holocaust
- Guided history tour with a certified educator
- Explore original prisoner barracks and camp grounds
- Discover the Wieliczka Salt Mine’s historic chambers and sculptures
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minibus
Description
The tour begins at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, where a certified historian guides you through the camp’s history. Established in 1940 by Nazi Germany, Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest concentration camp, where millions, mainly Jews and Poles, were killed. Enter through the 'Arbeit macht frei' gate at Auschwitz I and view preserved areas while learning the camp’s history.
Next, you visit Birkenau, the second camp where mass killings occurred during the Nazi 'Final Solution.' Your guide explains the significance of this site during the Holocaust.
After Auschwitz-Birkenau, enjoy a one-hour lunch break before continuing to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Meet an English-speaking guide on arrival and descend 135 meters underground via 800 steps. Explore a 2-kilometer route through salt-carved chambers, statues, and chapels carved by miners and contemporary artists. The salt mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an official Polish Historic Monument.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking live guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
- English-speaking live guide at Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Professional tour leader/driver
- Insurance
- Headset for clear audio
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Pickup time varies between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM; exact time will be confirmed the day prior via email
- Full name and contact details required for booking; names on booking must match ID for entry
- Tour pace and break durations are controlled by memorial visitor services
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum; maximum size 20x30 cm
- The tour may be canceled due to uncontrollable circumstances; customers receive full refunds
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund.
