Krakow in 3 Days: Auschwitz, Wieliczka & Krakow Highlights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Old Town, Jewish Heritage & Wieliczka Salt Mine
2 stops
1
Old Town by Golf Cart - Begin your stay in Kraków with a smooth, eco-friendly golf cart ride through the historic Old Town. Pass through the medieval streets around the Main Market Square and see landmarks such as the Barbican, St. Florian’s Gate, the Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Basilica. With audio commentary included, this relaxed ride offers an excellent introduction to Kraków’s UNESCO-listed center. Kazimierz – Jewish Quarter by Golf Cart - Continue into Kazimierz, a district shaped by centuries of Jewish and Christian coexistence. As you travel through its streets, you’ll pass historic synagogues, vibrant street art, and cafés that reflect the neighbourhood's creative energy and cultural depth. Former Jewish Ghetto by Golf Cart - Cross the Vistula River to Podgórze, the site of the former Jewish Ghetto during World War II. See Ghetto Heroes Square with its symbolic chair memorial, a preserved section of the ghetto wall, and the Under the Eagle Pharmacy.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Transfer to Wieliczka Salt Mine / 30 minutes / Included Relax during a comfortable group transfer to Wieliczka, located just outside Kraków. Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour / 2.5 / Admission Ticket Included Descend deep underground with a licensed in-house guide to explore one of Poland’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Walk through salt-carved tunnels, chapels, and chambers, admire sculptures and underground lakes, and visit the extraordinary Chapel of St. Kinga—entirely carved from salt by miners over centuries. Return Transfer to Krakow / 30 minutes / Included Enjoy a relaxed journey back to Kraków after a day combining history and natural wonder.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Wawel Hill, Lunch & Rynek Underground
4 stops
3
Wawel Royal Castle
Start the day on Wawel Hill, the former residence of Polish kings. With a licensed local guide, explore the castle’s Renaissance interiors, royal collections, tapestries, and artworks that reflect Poland’s political and cultural legacy.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Wawel Cathedral
Continue into Wawel Cathedral, the coronation and burial site of Polish monarchs. Discover historic chapels, royal tombs, and climb the Sigismund Bell Tower—one of the nation’s most important symbols.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Krakow
Lunch Break - Enjoy a traditional Polish lunch at a nearby bistro, offering time to rest and recharge before the afternoon program.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny
In the afternoon, go beneath the Main Market Square to explore Kraków’s medieval foundations. Archaeological remains, holograms, and interactive displays reveal ancient streets, trade routes, and daily life hidden below the modern city.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow
1 stop
7
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Transfer Krakow – Oświęcim / 1.5 hours / Included Travel in an air-conditioned group vehicle to Oświęcim, approximately 66 km west of Kraków. Auschwitz I – Main Camp / 1h45min / Admission Ticket Included Begin the visit at Auschwitz I, where exhibitions are located in preserved brick barracks. With a licensed museum guide, learn about the Holocaust through original sites, including the “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, prison blocks, and personal belongings of prisoners. Short Break / 15 minutes / Included A brief pause between sites allows time for reflection. Auschwitz II – Birkenau / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Included Continue to Birkenau, the largest part of the camp complex. Walk along the railway tracks, see the remains of gas chambers and crematoria, and visit memorial areas while your guide provides historical context and insight. Return Transfer to Krakow / 1.5 hours / Included Return to Kraków after a deeply reflective day.
7 hours • Admission ticket included

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.
• A dress code applies for religious sites: no shorts or sleeveless tops; knees and shoulders must be covered.

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