Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine with Lunch
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Take a day trip from Krakow to the Auschwitz concentration camp and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Learn about the tragic history of the camp and delve underground into a beautifully carved salt mine.
Combined Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow
This full-day tour includes guided visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, suitable for history and cultural travelers.
Highlights
- Explore 3 km of underground corridors at the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Visit two significant Polish heritage sites with a professional guide
- See brick barracks, prisoner artifacts, and historical photographs at Auschwitz
- Learn facts, stories, and myths connected to the salt mines
- Includes transportation, entry fees, guided tours, and optional lunch
Description
Begin the day with an approximately 3.5-hour visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The tour is led by a licensed guide who stays with you throughout to provide context and support. Visit Auschwitz I for around two hours, followed by a one-hour visit to Birkenau, with transportation between the camps included.
At Auschwitz, see the main gate with the inscription 'Arbeit Macht Frei,' brick barracks, prisoner artifacts, historical photos, and remnants of gas chambers and crematories. Continue to Birkenau to observe wooden barracks and ruins, while learning about the complex history of Nazi Germany.
After Auschwitz, travel to the Wieliczka Salt Mine for a three-hour exploration. Descend 700 steps and walk through 3 km of underground tunnels featuring two lakes and the Chapel of the Blessed Saint Kinga. The tour includes informative commentary on the mine’s history, operational details, and surrounding myths.
The day concludes with transportation to designated drop-off points in Krakow.
Includes
- Hotel pickup (if option selected)
- Entry tickets for Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Entry tickets for Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Licensed tour guide
- Headsets for easy listening
- Lunch box (ham/vegetarian/vegan) option available
Excludes
- Hotel drop-off
Important Information
- Full names of all participants must be provided at booking; identification must match to gain entry.
- The tour departs from several meeting points; confirm your preferred pickup location or accommodation.
- Exact pickup time is communicated the day before departure via WhatsApp after 5 pm.
- Allow a full day for this tour to accommodate travel and site visits.
- Dress respectfully and appropriately for weather conditions, including warm clothing or rain and sun protection.
- Tour pacing and duration are set by museum visitor services.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security checks.
- Transfer durations: Krakow to Auschwitz 1h15, Auschwitz to Wieliczka 1h15, Wieliczka to Krakow 40 minutes.
- Salt mine temperatures range between 14–17°C; wear suitable clothing.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and prepare comfortable walking shoes for this full-day historical and cultural experience.
