Krakow, Wieliczka & Auschwitz: 3 Days of History and Heritage

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 – Schindler’s Story & Wieliczka Salt Mine
4 stops
1
Discover the true story behind Schindler’s List on a guided walking route through the real locations where Krakow’s Jewish history and the famous film intersect. The tour combines authentic streets, courtyards, neighborhoods, historical events, and filming locations to explain the transformation of Krakow’s Jewish community during the Second World War. The tour begins outside Oskar Schindler’s Factory on Lipowa Street. The factory is viewed from the outside and is not included as a museum visit. The tour concludes on Szeroka Street, in the heart of historic Kazimierz. Surrounded by historic synagogues and prewar Jewish heritage, your guide explains what Jewish life in Krakow was like before the war and why Kazimierz became such an important location for Schindler’s List.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Krakow
Transfer to Wieliczka. After the walking tour, travel comfortably from Krakow to the Wieliczka Salt Mine in an air-conditioned group vehicle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Descend beneath the surface and discover one of Poland’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore vast underground chambers, salt-carved sculptures, underground lakes, historic mining passages, and the spectacular Chapel of St. Kinga. The tour is led by an in-house expert guide who will explain the history and traditions of salt mining while revealing the fascinating stories hidden beneath the town of Wieliczka.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Krakow
Return to Krakow. Relax during the return journey to Krakow after a day combining Jewish history, cinema, wartime stories, and the extraordinary underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2 – Vistula River Cruise, Wawel, Polish Lunch & Chopin Concert
4 stops
5
River Vistula Krakow
Vistula River Cruise. Begin the second day with a relaxing cruise along the Vistula River. Admire Krakow from a different perspective as you sail past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy views of Wawel Hill, the historic Old Town, churches, bridges, and the picturesque riverside. The cruise offers a peaceful way to experience the city and enjoy a break from walking.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Wawel Royal Castle
Continue to Wawel Hill, the historic heart of Polish royal heritage. Visit Wawel Castle and explore one of its permanent exhibitions, featuring historic interiors, paintings, tapestries, and royal treasures. With a licensed local guide, discover the stories of the Polish kings, royal court, and important events that shaped the history of Poland.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Wawel Cathedral
Enter Wawel Cathedral, one of Poland’s most important religious and historical landmarks. Discover the royal tombs, historic chapels, and monuments connected with Polish kings and other important figures in Polish history. If included in the selected ticket option, climb the Sigismund Bell Tower and enjoy views over Krakow while discovering the story of one of Poland’s most famous bells.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Chopin Concerts - Chopin Gallery
End the day with an elegant live Chopin piano concert in the heart of Krakow. Listen to the music of Fryderyk Chopin performed by a professional pianist in an intimate concert setting. Enjoy a selection of Chopin’s most beautiful compositions and discover the connection between the composer, Polish culture, and the country’s musical traditions. The concert provides a memorable finale to a day combining Krakow’s royal heritage, river views, traditional cuisine, and classical music.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow
3 stops
9
Krakow
Transfer from Krakow Depart from Krakow by air-conditioned group transport to Oświęcim, where the Auschwitz Memorial is located.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz I With an official museum guide, visit the original camp — see barracks, exhibitions, and the main gate marked “Arbeit Macht Frei.” Learn about the daily lives of prisoners and the machinery of persecution. Short Break Take a brief pause between visits. Auschwitz II-Birkenau Continue to Birkenau, the site of mass extermination. Walk along the railway tracks, see the remains of gas chambers, crematoria, and memorials honoring the victims.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Krakow
Return to Krakow Return to Krakow in the afternoon after a day of remembrance and reflection.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers cannot join and tickets are non-refundable.
• All group tours are conducted in one language, selected when booking.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions — dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes.

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