Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip with Lunch & Transfers

Duration

11 hrs

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Transfers available

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Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and learn more about the history of two concentration camps and a historic mine with your tour guide. Also, wander through the underground city of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Explore two concentration camps and one historic mine in one tour.

Pay your respects to Holocaust victims and get insights into the lives lived by them as you explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with your tour guide.

Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust and learn more about its dark history.

Unwind and relax as you indulge in a wholesome meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

After this descend 135 meters below ground level to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and explore the chambers, sculptures, and miner workplaces, all with your tour guide.

Entry tickets

Pick-up from the hotel or from the meeting point

Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle

Lunchbox (vegetarian or non-vegetarian options available)

Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager

Tour with a professional guide

Audio rental equipment

TOTAL DURATION11 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hotel pickup
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1. Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Tickets included
3 hr 30 min
Guided tour & Visit attraction
Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through the stories of its victims. Learn about the experiences of prisoners and the history of the largest Nazi concentration camp on a guided visit.
2. Lunch
1 hr 30 min
Lunch
3. Wieliczka Salt Mine
Tickets included
2 hr 30 min
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Explore place
End point
Hotel drop-off
Get direction

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Yap Y
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3 weeks ago
The driver picked up us on time. We enjoyed the trip. But unfortunately my lunch box had been eaten by others who didn't buy the lunch.
Codreanu L
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Everything was wonderful and well-organized; we stayed right on schedule and managed to visit both sites in a single day. I really enjoyed the guides’ explanations and learning about the history of the places. I highly recommend it!
Christopher D
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Great day out, the guide Chris was very informative.
Imre B
Couple
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2 days ago
Boris Z
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Explore two concentration camps and a historic salt mine on a guided journey through sites that reveal stories of the Holocaust and Poland's mining heritage.

Getting started

Your tour begins at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where your guide will introduce you to the stories and facts about the prisoners who were held at the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust.

What to expect

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Get insights into the lives of innocents who became victims of the Holocaust as you explore the memorial and museum.

Features:

Explore the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust.

Hear stories and facts about the prisoners who were held here.

Learn more about the lives of the victims through your guided visit.

Birkenau

Continue to the next concentration camp at Birkenau.

Features:

Explore the original barracks.

Visit the locations where prisoners were held.

Learn more about the experiences of those imprisoned here.

After your visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, return to Krakow for an approximately 1-hour lunch break with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, giving you time to relax and refresh before continuing to the next part of the tour.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

After lunch, your guide will lead you to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Features:

Descend 135 meters below ground level.

Explore authentic miner workplaces.

See sculptures and chambers within the mine.

Learn more about Poland's mineral and religious culture.

After exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine, your guided tour comes to an end.

What to bring

Wear sports shoes, as the tour involves extensive walking and descending 800 stairs.

Wear appropriate clothing for the salt mine, where temperatures remain between 14°C and 16°C.

What's not allowed

Bags larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not permitted at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Bags larger than 35 x 20 x 20 cm are not permitted at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Additional information

The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial visitor service and may be subject to change.

The name on your booking must exactly match the name on your photo ID. Entry may be refused if the names do not match.

Hotel pickup is available from central Krakow hotels. Guests staying outside this area or in restricted-access zones will be assigned the nearest possible pickup point.

The exact pickup location and time will be provided at least one day before the tour.

Visitors to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine may be subject to personal and bag security checks.

Toilets located near the museum are paid facilities.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Meeting Point

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

Note

Our pickup time may vary depending on your location. You will be informed by phone or email in the event of any changes.