Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Tour

From€129
10 hours
Krakow, Poland

About this activity

A comprehensive day trip from Krakow visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, followed by a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, offering deep historical insights and cultural experiences.

Highlights

  • Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau's historical significance
  • Discover Wieliczka Salt Mine's underground chambers
  • Learn about Poland's rich history and culture
  • Experience guided tours with expert insights
  • Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Krakow

Full description

Delve into Poland's profound history with this immersive day trip from Krakow. Begin at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where you'll gain a deep understanding of its historical significance through a guided tour. Afterward, journey to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to explore its intricate underground chambers and learn about its rich history. This excursion offers a unique blend of education and exploration, providing a comprehensive insight into Poland's past. Round-trip transportation from Krakow ensures a seamless and comfortable experience, making it an unforgettable addition to your travel itinerary.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
  • Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • Round-trip transportation from Krakow
  • Meals and personal expenses

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your booking details and provide accurate contact information.
  • Be aware that the tour involves significant walking; consider your comfort level.
  • Understand that the tour operates in English; ensure language compatibility.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.

Cancellation policy

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Accessibility

  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size)
  • This trip involves a significant amount of indoor and outdoor walking. We recommend comfortable shoes.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.
  • The visit at Asuchwitz-Birkenau requires a memorial site dress code.
  • The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors.
  • The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius.
  • There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface. The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine.

Traveler reviews

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Auschwitz/ Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mine

The guide Patrícia was very kind e helpfull during the tour. Mark was perfect too. Renata was awesome.

genovevac2018Jul 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Very informative...

Very informative regarding polish history. It was a long day but if you have a short amount of time this is the best way to see the Salt mines & concentration camps.

Sofia_RJul 14, 2026VIATOR

Salt Mines Visit from Krakow

Matthew excellent driver, punctual and serious. He even waited for us on the way back for a few of our minutes late

iacopob934May 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Tours

Really well organised, our driver Stanley was great, got us where we needed to be on time. The only disappointment was out Auschwitz tour guide, he was terrible, couldn't hear him a lot of the time even though people asked him to speak up, he didn't wait for everyone to get in before talking and just spoke in a monotone voice. Salt mine was incredible and our guide was fantastic.

Arianna0207Apr 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Legedary krakow

We have been brought and taken Oskar very good driver, 100% recommended

vics710Mar 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size) This trip involves a significant amount of indoor and outdoor walking. We recommend comfortable shoes. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly. The visit at Asuchwitz-Birkenau requires a memorial site dress code. The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors. The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius. There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface. The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine.