Immerse yourself in history with a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp, and explore one of the world’s oldest Salt Mines. Discover the dark past and stunning underground wonders on this full-day trip from Krakow.
Immerse yourself in history with a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp, and explore one of the world’s oldest Salt Mines. Discover the dark past and stunning underground wonders on this full-day trip from Krakow.
- Krakow - Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow, either from the hotel you specified or a designated meeting point of your choice. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All drivers we work with have the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. You will be…
- Krakow - Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow, either from the hotel you specified or a designated meeting point of your choice. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All drivers we work with have the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. You will be accompanied by a friendly, English-speaking group leader who will assist you whenever needed. Upon arrival in Oswiecim, you’ll have a brief break to grab a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibitions. Afterward, you’ll be introduced to your local, professional guide, who is officially licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You’ll pass under the infamous sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you’ll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum’s regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - After visiting the first camp, you’ll have a short break of up to 15 minutes. Following this, we will take you to the second part of the tour—Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe “Judenrein” (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with a story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving you with a profound understanding that such genocide should never have occurred—and must never happen again.
- Wieliczka - In a second part of the day, you will be transferred to Wieliczka Salt Mine, which happens to be one of the oldest working salt mines in the World. Before Salt Mine Expirence you will have about 1 hour break for a coffe, grocery or just rest.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine - Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest working salt mines in the World: it has been producing salt for over 700 years. You will be attending an English guided tour at 4pm or 5pm (depending on road conditions). Your guide will take you up to 140 meters underground for a 2.5-hours journey through over 2.5-km tourist route full of chambers with amazing salt carvings and statues
- Krakow - At the end of the tour you well have about After another 40 minutes of travel, you will be taken to a designated address in Krakow.
After the tour you may attend the 1h Old Town Evening Walking Tour provided by a Local Guide. Your participation will be free of charge.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transportation to Auschwitz and Wieliczka from Krakow and back
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus with Wifi access
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets
- Documentary movie ‘Liberation of Auschwitz’
- Professional and licensed guide
- Insurance
- Old Town Evening Walking Tour
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transportation to Auschwitz and Wieliczka from Krakow and back
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus with Wifi access
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets
- Documentary movie ‘Liberation of Auschwitz’
- Professional and licensed guide
- Insurance
- Old Town Evening Walking Tour
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Embark on our full-day excursion from Krakow to experience two significant historical sites. Explore Auschwitz, the most extensive concentration camp from the Nazi era, and step into one of the world’s oldest Salt Mines. In Auschwitz, you’ll be accompanied by a professional guide to give you an intimate understanding of its history. Starting at the…
Embark on our full-day excursion from Krakow to experience two significant historical sites. Explore Auschwitz, the most extensive concentration camp from the Nazi era, and step into one of the world’s oldest Salt Mines. In Auschwitz, you’ll be accompanied by a professional guide to give you an intimate understanding of its history. Starting at the entrance gate bearing the infamous phrase “Arbeit macht frei”, the memorial tour will include views of the prisoners’ barracks and the railroad track used to bring people to the gas chambers. The Auschwitz tour is approximately 2 hours and Birkenau tour around 1-1.5 hours. Subsequently, our driver will transport you to the Salt Mine for a tour approximating 2.5 hours. Therein, you’ll experience the wonders of St Kinga’s Chapel, comparable in size to a medieval wooden church, and marvel at its unique underground chandeliers made from salt crystals. Discover the hidden salt-lined corridors, saline lakes, and enchanting underground spaces unseen on the surface.
- ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
- VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
- VISIT: There are no restrictions regarding the age of children in Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby pushchairs are not allowed underground (salt mine)
- VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
- LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
- CLOTHING: Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 59ºF (15ºC). Also, it should be taken into account that narrow paths may seem claustrophobic, and once underground there is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back. At the entrance, visitors descent 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.