Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow
- Embark on a profound journey through the expansive former Nazi concentration camp and its grounds.
- Gain insight into the intricate history of Auschwitz and the tragic events of the Holocaust.
- Admire a multitude of meticulously crafted sculptures and intricately designed bas-reliefs made from salt.
- Delve into the labyrinthine depths of underground corridors, vast salt chambers, and tranquil subterranean lakes.
Options
Join-in tour · Meet up (Selected locations) · Shared vehicle · No
Inclusions
Admission to: Auschwitz-Birkenau (Skip-the-line access)
Admission to: Wieliczka Salt Mine (Skip-the-line access)
English-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
1-hour lunch break (Lunch expenses are at your own cost)
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Group size: 1-30 participant(s)
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
The exact departure time and itinerary specifics (Including the sequence of visits and lunch break arrangements) will be provided by the operator the day before the tour. Please be aware that the timing may be adjusted, possibly by a few hours
Participants are required to descend 135 m underground through 800 steps and explore 3 km of winding corridors on the Salt Mine tour
The temperature inside the Salt Mine remains constant at 14°C throughout the year
There is an authentic miner's lift to transport visitors to the surface, located 500 m from the entrance shaft
The maximum dimensions for luggage, bags, purses, or backpacks are 30x20x10 cm
This activity is not recommended for individuals with back problems or heart conditions
Infants and children cannot sit on adults' laps during the round-trip transfer. Child seats are available if needed
Ensure to give your complete and accurate name and contact information. A passport or valid photo ID is required for entry
Please select your preferred meet-up location at the check-out page
This tour operates in all weather conditions
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Pets are prohibited
Valid ID / Passport (with 6 months validity)
Warm clothing for the Salt Mine tour
Money for lunch or snacks
Walking shoes
Appropriate attire is required for visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau's memorial site
For smooth entry, please refrain from wearing flip flops, shorts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 06:00, meet up at Hotel Maltanski. The departure window is from 06:00 to 08:00. The operator will confirm the exact departure time 1 day before the tour.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Departure] 06:00, meet up at plac Jana Matejki 2. Look for the guide at the Kiss & Ride bus stop next to the statue.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 12 hour(s), Guided tour, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz I, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau
- [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch
- [Attraction/experience] Wieliczka Salt Mine
- [Return] 19:00, at Hotel Maltanski, The return time varies depending on the actual departure time on the day of the tour
- [Return] 19:00, at plac Jana Matejki 2,
Our Favourites
Delve into history with a guided walk through Auschwitz-Birkenau, witnessing the wartime atrocities firsthand. Explore the remarkable salt sculptures of the Wieliczka salt mine.
Relax and absorb the picturesque Polish countryside during the drive from Kraków to Auschwitz-Birkenau. This largest death camp in history serves as a grim reminder of WWII's horrors.
Discover how the camp, established by the Nazis in 1940 near Oswiecim, claimed over 1 million lives. The majority were European Jews. Stroll through the camp, grasping the enormity of the Holocaust. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Explore the Wieliczka salt mine, an iconic Polish landmark known for its intricate carvings and sculptures. This UNESCO-listed site draws over a million visitors a year, showcasing the miners' remarkable salt carvings. Witness their enduring legacy firsthand, etched into the mine's walls for decades to come.
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Venues
- Wieliczka Salt Mine
