Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine from Krakow

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9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the profound history of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with guided tour from Krakow. Begin your journey with a hassle-free hotel pickup, then travel comfortably to the memorial site. Once there, delve into the poignant history at your own pace, utilizing an audio guide or brochure to enhance your experience. This allows for a personalized exploration of the significant locations that resonate with you. After visiting Auschwitz, you will go to the salt mine in Wieliczka where you will spend two and a half hours underground with a guide and feel the whole atmosphere of the underground life of miners and enjoy the exhibits that are there.- Convenient hotel pickup included for easy access- Self-paced exploration with audio guide or brochure available- Spend as much time as you need at meaningful sites- Comfortable transport back to your hotel in Krakow

What's Included

Admission fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up passengers from all hotels and apartments. If your hotel is located in the pedestrian zone of the old town, we will suggest the closest location where we will meet. Our driver will meet you at the hotel reception or at the entrance if it is an apartment without a reception. You will only need to say your name and show the reservation on your smartphone. After the tour, we will drop you off at your chosen location.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Krakow

    Your driver will pick you up from the address you provided and take you to the museum.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Visiting Auschwitz I, you will see: - The gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei” – the camp’s symbol. - Brick barracks with exhibitions about prisoners’ lives and suffering. - Personal belongings of victims – suitcases, shoes, glasses, prayer items. - Block 11 (“Death Block”) and the Wall of Death. - The first crematorium and gas chamber.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Visiting Auschwitz II – Birkenau, you will see: - The large entrance gate with the tower and the railway tracks that brought prisoner transports. - Ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, blown up by the Nazis before retreat. - Prisoner barracks – wooden and brick, some preserved. - Guard towers and barbed wire fences, showing the vast scale of the camp. - The victims’ memorial near the crematoria ruins.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Wieliczka

    After the tour at the Auschwitz Museum, our driver will take you to the Salt Mine.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Wieliczka Salt Mine

    The Wieliczka Salt Mine tour is a unique underground journey that takes you hundreds of meters below the surface into a world shaped entirely by salt. Visitors walk through a labyrinth of historic tunnels, vast chambers, and beautifully sculpted chapels, all carved by miners over several centuries. The highlight for many is St. Kinga’s Chapel, an impressive underground church featuring salt chandeliers, detailed reliefs, and statues made from salt.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Krakow

    After the Salt Mine tour, our driver will take you to your accommodation or any other location in Krakow of your choice.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • not recommended for travelers with mobility problems and claustrophobia
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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