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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

4.6/5(567)

Dallaine M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The guided tour of the camps was perfect! The guide was deeply committed and really managed to convey both the key information and the emotional weight of the place. It was truly very educational. The salt mines tour was also great. An awesome day overall, not as tiring as we might have thought. In my opinion, the only small area for improvement is how breaks and timing are managed. I would have liked more than 10 minutes at lunchtime to eat and go to the bathroom, and to get a clearer rundown of the schedule at the start of the day (like where we're going and what times, for example). I would have happily arrived 15 minutes earlier to get a slightly longer lunch break! But other than that, 10/10, highly recommend!

Chong M

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

Both guides were brilliant, providing engaging and respectful commentary. Combining these two iconic UNESCO sites in one day was incredible. Incredible coordination to fit both major attractions smoothly in one day. 5 stars all the way!

Jordan H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The local guide provided profound historical context at both locations. Everything ran like clockwork despite the heavy day itinerary. A deeply moving and crucial history lesson everyone must experience. A 5-star experience.

Eleana Z

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Extremely articulate guide who made the entire day highly engaging. A 5-star experience. Driver was professional and transfers between sites were smooth. A deeply moving and crucial history lesson everyone must experience.

Inga B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our guide at Auschwitz was phenomenal and professional, especially considering how young he was. We were very impressed by him and made the experience a smooth and great one

Gareth S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We loved the whole experience, the day was great so full of information all day long. Seeing the camps for the first time was breathtaking just seeing and hearing everything that had gone on. Walking in to the buildings and seeing all the pictures on the walls and the total approximate number of dead was unbelievable. Our tour guide (Samuel i think his name was) for both camps was very informative and took his time to give us the information we needed and went at a steady pace so we didn't feel rushed. This is an experience that I think everyone needs to come and do once in their lifetime. Yes its sad to hear and see but the experience is needed. The salt mines was incredible, loads of information, loads of steps to walk down lol and once your down into the mines and you can see the grand scale of everything down there....WOW. carvings made from rock salt, there are even chapels that are still usable but the best experience by far was standing on the balcony looking down into Kinga's chapel (which is still a functioning chapel and you can even get married in the salt mines). Our tour guide (isabella) was great, funny and so informative. But the day couldn't have been possible if it wasn't for our great driver (Michal) he picked us up on time, told us everything that was planned for the day and rough time frames for everything. Introduced us to our tour guides at both sites and was waiting exactly where he said he would be and even pinged his location to meet him after coming out of the mines (as there were 2 locations to come out from). Overall this was an amazing day trip and glad we have done it and would definitely do the salt mines again.

Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!

Travel in comfort with included air-conditioned bus transfers and the support of a professional tour leader.

Explore the haunting original barracks and see powerful memorials at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to discover vast chambers, salt sculptures, and centuries-old mining heritage.

Skip the hassle of logistics; hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off are provided for a seamless day trip.

Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour

Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau I & II

Entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Expert English-speaking guide

Hotel pickup & drop-off (as per option selected)

Meeting point pick-up (as per option selected)

Headsets

TOTAL DURATION11 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Start point
Krakow
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1 hr 30 min by a/c bus
66 km
1. Auschwitz-Birkenau
Tickets included
Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration camp, was founded in 1940 near Oświęcim. Over 1.5 million victims from 28 nations perished here. In 1979, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving Holocaust history.
1 hr 7 min by a/c bus
80.8 km
2. Wieliczka Salt Mine
Tickets included
24 min by a/c bus
12.4 km
End point
Krakow
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Gareth S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We loved the whole experience, the day was great so full of information all day long. Seeing the camps for the first time was breathtaking just seeing and hearing everything that had gone on. Walking in to the buildings and seeing all the pictures on the walls and the total approximate number of dead was unbelievable. Our tour guide (Samuel i think his name was) for both camps was very informative and took his time to give us the information we needed and went at a steady pace so we didn't feel rushed. This is an experience that I think everyone needs to come and do once in their lifetime. Yes its sad to hear and see but the experience is needed. The salt mines was incredible, loads of information, loads of steps to walk down lol and once your down into the mines and you can see the grand scale of everything down there....WOW. carvings made from rock salt, there are even chapels that are still usable but the best experience by far was standing on the balcony looking down into Kinga's chapel (which is still a functioning chapel and you can even get married in the salt mines). Our tour guide (isabella) was great, funny and so informative. But the day couldn't have been possible if it wasn't for our great driver (Michal) he picked us up on time, told us everything that was planned for the day and rough time frames for everything. Introduced us to our tour guides at both sites and was waiting exactly where he said he would be and even pinged his location to meet him after coming out of the mines (as there were 2 locations to come out from). Overall this was an amazing day trip and glad we have done it and would definitely do the salt mines again.
Dallaine M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The guided tour of the camps was perfect! The guide was deeply committed and really managed to convey both the key information and the emotional weight of the place. It was truly very educational. The salt mines tour was also great. An awesome day overall, not as tiring as we might have thought. In my opinion, the only small area for improvement is how breaks and timing are managed. I would have liked more than 10 minutes at lunchtime to eat and go to the bathroom, and to get a clearer rundown of the schedule at the start of the day (like where we're going and what times, for example). I would have happily arrived 15 minutes earlier to get a slightly longer lunch break! But other than that, 10/10, highly recommend!
Cecile B
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The guides did an excellent job with the explanations, but the tours felt rushed and very impersonal. There was barely enough time to use the restroom. After each visit, participants had to figure out how to find the bus on their own. Instructions were given quickly before getting off the bus, making it impossible to ask for clarifications afterward since the guide didn’t wait in front of the bus. For example, the guide said to meet at the benches "that you see over there," but we were at the back of the bus and couldn't see a thing.
Chong M
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
Both guides were brilliant, providing engaging and respectful commentary. Combining these two iconic UNESCO sites in one day was incredible. Incredible coordination to fit both major attractions smoothly in one day. 5 stars all the way!
Jordan H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The local guide provided profound historical context at both locations. Everything ran like clockwork despite the heavy day itinerary. A deeply moving and crucial history lesson everyone must experience. A 5-star experience.

What to bring

Identification: Carry a valid passport or ID card that matches the name on your booking for entry.

Food and drinks: Pack snacks and lunch, as meals and drinks are not included in the tour.

Student ID: Bring your student ID if you’re eligible for student discounts.

What’s not allowed

Bag restrictions: Large bags, luggage, or backpacks larger than 20 × 30 cm are not permitted inside the sites.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

Prohibited items: Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, and drugs are strictly forbidden.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited, including inside vehicles.

Dress code: Avoid wearing short skirts or sleeveless tops.

Food and drinks: These are not permitted in certain areas and are not included in the tour.

Accessibility

Mobility access: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or individuals with mobility impairments.

Age restrictions: This tour is not recommended for infants under 1 year old.

Additional information

Pickup time: Pickup times may vary, with tours usually starting between 5am and 10am. The exact time will be confirmed by email the day before your tour.

Booking details: All participants must provide their full name and contact details exactly as shown on their ID. Entry may be denied if the booking name does not match.

Visit schedule: The pace and duration of the visit are determined by the memorial’s visitor service and may change.

Cancellations: Tours may be canceled for reasons beyond the operator’s control. In such cases, a full refund will be issued.

Walking and standing: Expect a long day with considerable walking and standing.

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