Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour in One Day from Krakow
by Cracow Local Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€268Overview
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Krakow and travel by private vehicle to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, located about 70 kilometers away. Visitors spend approximately three hours exploring the former Nazi concentration camp complex, which includes the main Auschwitz camp and the Birkenau extermination camp. The site covers nearly 200 hectares with over 150 buildings and around 300 ruins, such as the remains of gas chambers and crematoria. The visit includes access to permanent exhibitions and original camp structures. After Auschwitz-Birkenau, the tour continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Guests spend about three hours touring this historic mine, which dates back to the Middle Ages. At its peak in the 16th century, the mine was one of Europe’s most profitable enterprises, contributing significantly to the Polish kingdom’s income. The guided visit covers the underground salt chambers and tunnels. The full day lasts about 10 to 11 hours, including private transportation with air conditioning and a professional English-speaking driver. The price covers skip-the-line admission tickets, all fees and taxes, an official museum guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch is not included. Travelers should wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is located in Oświęcim, roughly 70 kilometers from Krakow. It covers the former Nazi concentration camp complex, including the main KL Auschwitz camp and the Auschwitz II - Birkenau extermination camp. The site spans nearly 200 hectares and contains over 150 buildings plus about 300 ruins, including destroyed gas chambers and crematoria. Visitors spend around three hours viewing permanent exhibitions and the original camp buildings.
180 min
Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a historic underground mine that attracts about one million visitors annually. Its origins date to the Middle Ages, and in the 16th century it was a major enterprise generating 30% of the Polish kingdom's income under Casimir the Great. The guided visit to the salt mine takes approximately two to three hours.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour in One Day from Krakow
by Cracow Local Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€268Overview
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Krakow and travel by private vehicle to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, located about 70 kilometers away. Visitors spend approximately three hours exploring the former Nazi concentration camp complex, which includes the main Auschwitz camp and the Birkenau extermination camp. The site covers nearly 200 hectares with over 150 buildings and around 300 ruins, such as the remains of gas chambers and crematoria. The visit includes access to permanent exhibitions and original camp structures. After Auschwitz-Birkenau, the tour continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Guests spend about three hours touring this historic mine, which dates back to the Middle Ages. At its peak in the 16th century, the mine was one of Europe’s most profitable enterprises, contributing significantly to the Polish kingdom’s income. The guided visit covers the underground salt chambers and tunnels. The full day lasts about 10 to 11 hours, including private transportation with air conditioning and a professional English-speaking driver. The price covers skip-the-line admission tickets, all fees and taxes, an official museum guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch is not included. Travelers should wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is located in Oświęcim, roughly 70 kilometers from Krakow. It covers the former Nazi concentration camp complex, including the main KL Auschwitz camp and the Auschwitz II - Birkenau extermination camp. The site spans nearly 200 hectares and contains over 150 buildings plus about 300 ruins, including destroyed gas chambers and crematoria. Visitors spend around three hours viewing permanent exhibitions and the original camp buildings.
180 min
Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a historic underground mine that attracts about one million visitors annually. Its origins date to the Middle Ages, and in the 16th century it was a major enterprise generating 30% of the Polish kingdom's income under Casimir the Great. The guided visit to the salt mine takes approximately two to three hours.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.