Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full Day Tour

4.2
(47 reviews)

10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Two amazing lessons of history in one day. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial, which is also known as the largest graveless cemetery in the world, and the Salt Mine in Wieliczka - the Mine of Mysteries. Your visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau lets you understand the operational factors of every Nazi concentration and extermination camp, practically. Then a long walk in the underworld of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine gives you an insight into the history of mining, and it transports you into the past of this ancient place, with all its amazing constructions and works of art. The “Wieliczka” Mine floors,
walls, corridors and works of art are all made of salt.

• Save your time getting two amazing lessons of history in one day.
• Take a poignant tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps.
• Follow the Wieliczka Salt Mine tourist route that's located 135 meters below ground and marvel at the 20 chambers of this historic underground city.

What's Included

Entrance ticket to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II (Birkenau)
Professional, licensed English guide in Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wielopole 2 (Kiss&Ride stop) https://goo.gl/maps/zdNoXLVPN3nk34319

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Departure from Krakow (metting point at Bus Stop located at Wielopole 2, Kraków). To get to Auschwitz I takes about 1 hours 30 minutes. After arrival there will be a short break then entry to the Museum. The whole guided tour includes two caps - Auschwitz I (about 2 hours) and Birkenau (about 1 hour 30 minutes). After visiting the second part and a short break, we leave for the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Wieliczka Salt Mine

    After about an hour's journey from Auschwitz, you will begin your guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The entire tour takes about 2 hours. After the sightseeing, the return to Krakow is planned. The whole excursion from pick up to drop off lasts about 10-11 hours.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring warm clothing. Temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° C.
  • There are 800 steps to climb of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine. Wear comfortable shoes.
Supplied by Cracow Visit

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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