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Wieliczka Salt Mine

At the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, plunge 135 meters deep into a curious world of underground rooms, saline lakes, chapels, tunnels, and even monuments. Book Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets to enjoy guided tours, skip-the-line entry, return transfers, combo offers, and half-day tours from Krakow.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine
Visitors exploring the illuminated salt lake in the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Guided tour of saltwater lake inside Wieliczka salt mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures depicting miners with tools and lanterns.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel interior with altar, chandelier, and carved salt walls.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground passageway with textured salt walls.
Entrance of the Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building with tower, Poland.
Van transfer service at Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance.
Wieliczka Salt Mine wooden beams supporting underground structure.
Tour group observing chapel interior at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel interior with wooden benches and ornate altar.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculpture of a robed figure holding a sphere, surrounded by salt walls.
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Flexible duration
Transfers included
1 more
  • Skip the ticket line and join a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with entrance fees included in your booking.

  • Explore winding tunnels, vast chambers, salt-hewn chapels, crystal-clear underground lakes, and intricate carvings along the official tour route.

  • Hear stories from your expert guide 135m underground, like how miners once held ballroom dances in the salt-carved chambers!

  • Headsets ensure you catch every detail as you wander through this UNESCO-listed marvel.

  • Customize your experience with a guided tour in the language of your choice, including convenient hotel transfers or pick-up from a designated meeting point.

More details

  • Skip the ticket line and join a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with entrance fees included in your booking.

  • Explore winding tunnels, vast chambers, salt-hewn chapels, crystal-clear underground lakes, and intricate carvings along the official tour route.

  • Hear stories from your expert guide 135m underground, like how miners once held ballroom dances in the salt-carved chambers!

  • Headsets ensure you catch every detail as you wander through this UNESCO-listed marvel.

  • Customize your experience with a guided tour in the language of your choice, including convenient hotel transfers or pick-up from a designated meeting point.

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zł125.61
Visitors exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with chandeliers and salt carvings.
Guided tour in a salt tunnel at Wieliczka salt mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine's Casimir the Great Chamber with wooden structures and horse figures.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground salt lake with wooden walkways and illuminated rock walls.
Salt sculptures depicting historical figures in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Visitor admiring salt carving of The Last Supper at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Aerial view of Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance with surrounding greenery and visitors.
Van traveling on road towards Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with salt sculptures and chandelier, Krakow tour.
Salt sculpture of a king at Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
St John Chapel interior in Wieliczka Salt Mine with wooden benches and ornate altar.
Chapel with religious sculptures and paintings in Wieliczka salt mine, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground passageway with illuminated walls and wooden supports.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground lake with wooden railing and illuminated grotto entrance.
Book now, pay later
4 hr
Transfers included
  • Journey deep underground to explore vast chambers, shimmering salt lakes, and intricate chapels carved from salt at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Skip the ticket line and enjoy included transportation and entrance fees for a seamless trip from Krakow.

  • Hear captivating tales of miners and Princess Kinga, whose lost ring was found in the salt, shared by expert guides in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Admire salt-carved chapels, crystal-clear lakes, and ornate sculptures lit by chandeliers in vast, awe-inspiring underground halls.

  • Choose options with hotel pickup and drop-off or a local guide in your preferred language for extra comfort and ease.

More details

  • Journey deep underground to explore vast chambers, shimmering salt lakes, and intricate chapels carved from salt at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Skip the ticket line and enjoy included transportation and entrance fees for a seamless trip from Krakow.

  • Hear captivating tales of miners and Princess Kinga, whose lost ring was found in the salt, shared by expert guides in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Admire salt-carved chapels, crystal-clear lakes, and ornate sculptures lit by chandeliers in vast, awe-inspiring underground halls.

  • Choose options with hotel pickup and drop-off or a local guide in your preferred language for extra comfort and ease.

from zł276
zł242.88

12% off

Auschwitz-Birkenau barbed wire fence and Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures, Krakow tour.
Guide explaining Auschwitz Birkenau history during a tour, standing near informational boards.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences and brick buildings under a clear sky.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Auschwitz I crematorium interior with brick ovens and metal structures.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences along a gravel path.
Visitors exploring the underground wooden walkway at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine salt lake with wooden railing and illuminated tunnel entrance.
Mercedes van for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour pickup from Krakow Center.
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10 hr 30 min
Transfers included
1 more
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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zł449
Wieliczka Salt Mine chamber with wooden supports and historical exhibit in Poland.
Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine with altar and chandelier.
Entrance of the Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building with tower, Poland.
Woman exploring text-covered walls inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, viewing historical exhibits.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculpture depicting biblical figures on a journey.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with wooden walkway and reflective water surface.
Coat and hat display at Schindler's Factory, Krakow, part of the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour combo.
Guide explaining portraits of Oskar Schindler's factory employees during a tour.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
6 hr
1 more
  • Explore Poland’s historic salt mine, active since the 13th century, then delve into Krakow’s wartime history at a factory that once served as a refuge, with all transportation taken care of.

  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking driver, and enjoy guided tours at both the UNESCO-listed salt mine and the factory.

  • Learn the stories of the Jewish citizens Schindler's Factory sheltered during WWII. See the moving exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.

  • This 6-hour itinerary includes round-trip transfers, covering the 40-minute drive from Krakow city center to the salt mine and the 30-minute journey from the mine to the factory, so you can focus on exploring salt-carved chapels, underground lakes, and wartime narratives without any logistical stress.

  • For extra ease, you can upgrade to include hotel pick-up and drop-off, making the experience completely hassle-free.

More details

  • Explore Poland’s historic salt mine, active since the 13th century, then delve into Krakow’s wartime history at a factory that once served as a refuge, with all transportation taken care of.

  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking driver, and enjoy guided tours at both the UNESCO-listed salt mine and the factory.

  • Learn the stories of the Jewish citizens Schindler's Factory sheltered during WWII. See the moving exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.

  • This 6-hour itinerary includes round-trip transfers, covering the 40-minute drive from Krakow city center to the salt mine and the 30-minute journey from the mine to the factory, so you can focus on exploring salt-carved chapels, underground lakes, and wartime narratives without any logistical stress.

  • For extra ease, you can upgrade to include hotel pick-up and drop-off, making the experience completely hassle-free.

from zł443.85
zł399.46

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Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel and visitors at Schindler's Factory, Krakow tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with wooden walkway and reflective water surface.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculpture depicting biblical figures on a journey.
Guide explaining portraits of Oskar Schindler's factory employees during a tour.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, viewing historical exhibits.
Entrance of the Wieliczka Salt Mine historic building with tower, Poland.
Chapel of Saint Kinga in Wieliczka salt mine with altar and chandelier.
Woman exploring text-covered walls inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
Coat and hat display at Schindler's Factory, Krakow, part of the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour combo.
1 hr 30 min
  • Discover two UNESCO-listed icons with skip-the-line access to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.

  • Descend 135m into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to explore salt-carved chambers, shimmering lakes, and St. Kinga’s Chapel.

  • Uncover Krakow’s wartime past at Schindler’s Factory, where interactive exhibits tell stories of courage and survival.

  • Upgrade your experience with hotel transfers, multilingual guides, or fast-track entry for added comfort and ease.

More details

  • Discover two UNESCO-listed icons with skip-the-line access to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory.

  • Descend 135m into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to explore salt-carved chambers, shimmering lakes, and St. Kinga’s Chapel.

  • Uncover Krakow’s wartime past at Schindler’s Factory, where interactive exhibits tell stories of courage and survival.

  • Upgrade your experience with hotel transfers, multilingual guides, or fast-track entry for added comfort and ease.

from zł334.39
zł289.17

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Guided tour of saltwater lake inside Wieliczka salt mine.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Chapel in Wieliczka Salt Mine with ornate altar and chandelier.
Wieliczka Salt Mine wooden beams supporting underground structure.
Wieliczka Salt Mine's Józef Piłsudski Grotto with reflective water, Krakow tour.
Salt sculptures depicting historical figures in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Chapel with religious sculptures and paintings in Wieliczka salt mine, Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine tunnel with wooden supports and brine flow, Krakow tour.
Aerial view of Wieliczka Salt Mine entrance with surrounding greenery and visitors.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
4 hr
1 more
  • If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.

  • Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.

  • Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.

  • Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!

More details

  • If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.

  • Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.

  • Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.

  • Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!

from zł330
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Wawel Royal Castle exterior with towers and courtyard in Krakow, Poland.
Tourists examining a miniature model of Wawel Royal Castle in a garden setting.
Wawel Cathedral interior with ornate altar and chandeliers, Krakow guided tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel with chandeliers and carved salt statues.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Barszcz soup with dumplings being served in Poland.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists in Krakow, featuring cathedral domes and historic architecture.
Wawel Castle miniature model in Krakow, Poland, highlighting intricate architectural details.
Wawel Castle interior with ornate tapestry and chandelier, Krakow tour.
Underground church interior at Wieliczka Salt Mine with altar and chandeliers.
Wieliczka Salt Mine vintage machinery with wooden gears and ropes.
Wieliczka Salt Mine wooden beams supporting underground structure.
7 hr 30 min
Transfers included
Meals included
  • All-in-one ticket covers guided tours of Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, plus lunch and transfers.

  • Step inside the opulent royal chambers of Wawel Castle, adorned with intricate tapestries, grand halls, and centuries-old artefacts.

  • Gaze up at the soaring spires and ornate chapels of Wawel Cathedral, where Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles blend beautifully amid royal tombs and historic relics.

  • Descend 340 meters underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine’s carved tunnels and chambers.

  • Admire intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and even an underground lake, all hand-carved from rock salt over centuries.

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  • All-in-one ticket covers guided tours of Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, plus lunch and transfers.

  • Step inside the opulent royal chambers of Wawel Castle, adorned with intricate tapestries, grand halls, and centuries-old artefacts.

  • Gaze up at the soaring spires and ornate chapels of Wawel Cathedral, where Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles blend beautifully amid royal tombs and historic relics.

  • Descend 340 meters underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine’s carved tunnels and chambers.

  • Admire intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and even an underground lake, all hand-carved from rock salt over centuries.

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zł570
Wieliczka Salt Mine interior with illuminated wooden stairs and chandelier.
Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures on guided tour.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Wieliczka Salt Mine underground chamber with wooden walkway and illuminated salt formations.
Wieliczka Salt Mine illuminated staircase and underground lake on guided tour.
Chandelier in Wieliczka Salt Mine's wooden structure during guided tour.
3 hr
  • Make your way to one of Poland’s most famous historic monuments, the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the centuries-old underground mine.

  • Explore the maze of chambers, salt monuments, and shrines that date back to the 13th century.

  • Learn more about one of the world's oldest operating salt mines from an expert guide, choosing among seven language options.

More details

  • Make your way to one of Poland’s most famous historic monuments, the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the centuries-old underground mine.

  • Explore the maze of chambers, salt monuments, and shrines that date back to the 13th century.

  • Learn more about one of the world's oldest operating salt mines from an expert guide, choosing among seven language options.

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zł212
St. Mary's Basilica at sunset in Krakow with Krakow Card logo in foreground.
Cloth Hall in Krakow's Main Square with St. Mary's Basilica in the background.
Krakow Barbican, historic fortress included in Krakow Card - Museums and Attractions Pass.
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory entrance in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle in Krakow with frozen Vistula River in winter.
Krakow church interior with ornate chandelier and colorful vaulted ceiling.
Model of Krakow in a museum display, part of the Krakow Card attractions pass.
St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow, part of the Krakow Card Museums and Attractions Pass.
Krakow's Main Square with St. Adalbert's Church, part of the Combo - Krakow Airport Transfer + Attraction and Museum Pass.
Free cancellation
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Flexible duration
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  • Get access to 23 of Kraków’s top museums and attractions with one convenient city card—no need to buy separate tickets at each site.

  • Visit iconic spots like the Polish Aviation Museum, the Rynek Underground Museum beneath Kraków’s Main Square, and the Princes Czartoryski Museum, home to da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.

  • Enjoy unlimited tram and bus travel across the city, making it easy to move between attractions with your 1, 2, or 3-day pass.

  • Dive into Polish history at museums dedicated to art, archaeology, aviation, and wartime stories, including the National Museum, Kosciuszko Mound, and Home Army Museum.

  • Once you book, all voucher details are sent to your inbox—just head to one of the designated pickup points in Kraków to collect and activate your card.

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  • Get access to 23 of Kraków’s top museums and attractions with one convenient city card—no need to buy separate tickets at each site.

  • Visit iconic spots like the Polish Aviation Museum, the Rynek Underground Museum beneath Kraków’s Main Square, and the Princes Czartoryski Museum, home to da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.

  • Enjoy unlimited tram and bus travel across the city, making it easy to move between attractions with your 1, 2, or 3-day pass.

  • Dive into Polish history at museums dedicated to art, archaeology, aviation, and wartime stories, including the National Museum, Kosciuszko Mound, and Home Army Museum.

  • Once you book, all voucher details are sent to your inbox—just head to one of the designated pickup points in Kraków to collect and activate your card.

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zł130

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About Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, situated near Krakow, Poland, is a mesmerizing underground world that dates back to the 13th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been captivating visitors for centuries with its intricate salt-carved chapels, chambers, and underground lakes.


Address
Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland
Also known as
Kopalnia soli Wieliczka
Visitors per year
1200000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1978
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Lauwers Joelle
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Lauwers

Belgium
Oct 2025
5/5

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Very good discovery of the mine. Our French-speaking guide was incredible. Perfect command of the language and a great sense of humor. The discovery of the mine was also surprising. Man is capable of incredible things.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Paul Forrest
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Paul

United States
Oct 2025
5/5

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The day was a bit cold and raining but inside the mine it was perfect. The healing air was rich in both minerals and history. Very enjoyable day trip while in Krakow, highly recommended.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Bruschi Giovanni Bruschi
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Bruschi

Italy
Oct 2025
4/5

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Beautiful experience, a fascinating place full of history, when you go down into the depths your thoughts go to the miners who with their heavy work left a priceless heritage, the sculptures are wonderful, the majestic chapel is something unique. I recommend anyone who goes to Krakow to visit the salt mines.

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Kyle Walter Dagg-Lewis
CA

Kyle

Canada
Sep 2025
5/5

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The instructions were clear and the guides were very informative, friendly, and helpful! Definitely an amazing experience and very educational.

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Benjamin Wilkinson
GB

Benjamin

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
5/5

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The transfer from the hotel was simple and well organized. The tour guide used was very fluent in English and encouraged as well as answered all questions

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow

Ida Maria Bergström
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Ida

Sweden
Jul 2025
5/5

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We had an amazing guide and the whole experience was really cool. It's hard to understand that salt can be made into so beautiful things.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers from Krakow

Alexandria Semonski
US

Alexandria

United States
Nov 2025
5/5
Very great tours! Made the whole scheduleing process the easiest thing ever. Our host was superb with letting us know the schedule and what time to be where. There were a bunch of people at the pickup location who were all going through different companies, but our guy made sure we knew he was taking people for the Auschwitz/Birkenau&Salt Mines. Auschwitz is something everyone should see at least once to ensure the history and information is maintained. They ensure all understand that respect is the top priory. The salt mines were great! It was cold outside but those mines keep you toasty! Our guide in the salt mines was hilarious, Camilla, if she is your guide you'll have a great time! You will get your steps in for this day since you're going to be walking at all locations, but there are breaks trickled in throughout your day!

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

Miss Zoe Morris
GB

Miss

United Kingdom
Nov 2025
5/5
Amazing tour and planning. They changed the collection time from 7am to 5.30am and I was honestly so worried if I'd booked a scam but it was GREAT! the bus pulls up to at the K&R bus stop and they read out the names to go forward to show your tickets and get on the bus. From there they take care of you, take you to Auschwitz, gets the tickets for you and guide you to the tour guide. They meet you from the tour then onto the bus to the second camp. After that to the salt mine. Loved the salt mine. Little tip. Take a packed lunch

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

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