The Auschwitz and Salt Mine tour (1 day) offers you an incomparable journey through history and takes you to two remarkable places near Krakow that are reminders of Poland’s past.
The Auschwitz Birkenau & Salt Mine Tour (1 day) is a first-class guided tour where you can explore the history of the most horrific death camp in Europe together with the most important tourist attraction near Krakow, the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Auschwitz is located 66 km from Krakow and is the largest German concentration camp and Nazi extermination centre. The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum and memorial attracts people from all over the world who pay their utmost respect to the victims of the Second World War.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is the next notable tourist site near Krakow, which has been in continuous operation since the Middle Ages.
Both places are considered an important part of Polish history and have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Your trip will be accompanied by a carefully prepared lunch box that takes into account different dietary preferences, such as regular food, vegetarian food, vegan food or individual options for allergy sufferers. The assortment includes a delicious selection of pasta salad with chicken, a ham sandwich, an apple or banana of your choice, a waffle and a bottle of water. Our lunch boxes are prepared daily from fresh ingredients and ensure that you never go hungry during your daily tours. The lunch box is included in one of the options we offer. Please make sure you choose the right option.
7.00* Pick-up from the hotel
We will pick you up early from your hotel (or a meeting point of your choice). Pick-ups usually take place between 6:00-7:30 am. We will confirm the pick-up time the day before the tour.
Transfer to Auschwitz-Birkenau
First we drive to Auschwitz. During the drive you will watch a documentary film about the camp (optional).
Auschwitz Museum
You will be given a 2-hour guided tour of the Auschwitz Museum.
Birkenau camp
After the tour of Auschwitz, we will take you to the Auschwitz II Birkenau camp, where you will spend another hour with the tour guide.
Transfer to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
On the way there you will be provided with our lunch box. The lunch box is included in one of the options we offer. Please make sure you choose the right option. The trip should take about 1 hour.
Tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Now it’s time to visit the UNESCO-protected site. A local guide will take you on a 2.5-hour trip underground.
Transfer and pick-up from the hotel
Our service includes door-to-door transportation. This means that you will be returned to the hotel at the earliest possible time, depending on road conditions.