Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Visit the historical site of Auschwitz-Birkenau and learn about the concentration camps in Poland. Later tour the underground Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest working salt mines in the world.
Overview
This 11-hour guided tour in Krakow covers Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and Wieliczka Salt Mine, suitable for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- 100% guaranteed entry tickets booked in advance
- Visit two of Krakow’s most important historic sites in one day
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
- Explore the underground Wieliczka Salt Mine
Description
The tour begins at Auschwitz I, where you join a 2.5-hour English-speaking tour with an official museum guide. Then you move to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, located about 2 kilometers away, to explore the site for approximately one hour with the same guide while learning about its history.
In the afternoon, the tour continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest operating salt mines, in production for over 700 years. The English-speaking mine tour starts between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. You will descend 140 meters underground for a 2.5-hour walk covering over 2.5 kilometers of routes, seeing chambers with extensive salt carvings and statues.
A packed lunch featuring Polish products is included in selected options—verify your choice when booking.
The trip concludes with a return to your hotel by around 7:30 PM, usually closer to 5:00-5:30 PM. Exact pickup time is confirmed via SMS 12 hours before the tour, with pickup occurring between 6:00 and 7:30 AM (occasionally earlier). Please be ready outside your hotel at the specified time, allowing up to 15 minutes for delays. Contact the local supplier’s emergency line if needed. Note that if you miss the pickup, the tour will be marked as a no-show and is non-refundable.
Guests staying in Krakow’s city center or Jewish Quarter will be picked up directly from their accommodation. After the tour, drop-off may be at the nearest accessible point rather than the hotel.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum admission tickets are personalized. Each participant must provide their full legal name as shown on their official ID during booking. Name corrections or missing information submitted less than 24 hours before the tour may lead to denied entry.
Includes
- Door-to-door transportation with free hotel pickup
- Documentary film (subject to availability)
- Guided tours of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- English-speaking guide on all tours
- All admission fees and tickets
- Insurance
- Lunch (depending on selected option)
Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Photo permission inside Wieliczka Salt Mine (10 PLN paid on site)
Important Information
- Full names and contact details are mandatory for Auschwitz-Birkenau ticket issuance.
- Entry may be refused if booking name does not match official ID. Name changes incur additional supplier fees.
- All Auschwitz-Birkenau tickets are non-refundable.
- The mine tour requires climbing 378 stairs to reach the first level (64 meters underground). The full route includes about 800 steps. A lift returns you to the surface at the end.
- Pickup time confirmation is sent 12 hours prior. Pickups occur between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM.
- The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum controls tour pace and breaks; guide and operator cannot influence this.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Provide your full, correct name exactly as shown on your ID at booking. Confirm pickup time by SMS and be ready on time. Check if your option includes lunch. Comfortable shoes are recommended due to extensive walking and stairs.
