Guided Tours

Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour

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!

Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.

Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.

Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, and meeting point pick-up, tailoring your tour to your preferences.

Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau

Entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Expert English-speaking guide

Round-trip transfers in an AC coach

Pick-up from a common meeting point or your hotel (as per option selected)

Headsets for clear commentary

Food & drinks

Tips

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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Deborah T
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Aug 2025
Extremamente pontual e organizado foi um experiencia incrivel
Katherine M
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Jul 2025
All was on time and tour guide Mr Martine explained everything to us and was very helpful.
Richard J
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Jul 2025
Cómodo el transporte, organizan los guías, todo en tiempo. Si cuentan con poco tiempo, ideal para ver dos de las mejores excursiones el mismo día
Karen A
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Jul 2025
Ok tutto, solo la partenza troppo presto abbiamo atteso oltre 1 ora per l'entrata al museo
Amanda G
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Jul 2025
L'accompagnatrice était bienveillante avec nous, pleine d'énergie et était très préventive, nous donnait plusieurs consignes claires avant de nous laisser avec les guides ou en autonomie. On a reçu dès le départ des stickers à coller sur les vêtements afin de se repérer entre nous. Les guides à Auschwitz-Birkenau et Wieliczka étaient bienveillants, étaient expérimentés et répondaient à nos questions.

What to bring

Have your passport, ID card or student card ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind luggage or large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Additional information

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.

Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.

Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Cracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The tour operator will provide the exact location and pickup time at least a day before your scheduled tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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