Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine tour from Krakow
You descend 400 steps into a salt mine carved by hand over centuries, then walk the grounds where history demands silence.
A full-day guided tour from Krakow visits Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in the morning, then Wieliczka Salt Mine in the afternoon, with private air-conditioned transport, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and guaranteed skip-the-line entry at both sites. The tour runs about 10 hours and accommodates up to 30 guests at Auschwitz and 35 at Wieliczka. Bring a valid passport or ID for Auschwitz entry. The salt mine stays around 59°F and involves over 800 stairs. Baby strollers are not permitted underground, though infant seats and baby carriers are available.
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Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Pickup from Krakow hotel
- Drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Watch documentary in car
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Lunch break
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Return to Krakow hotel
- Auschwitz Jewish Center Entry included 3h 30m
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Entry included 2h 30m
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned Mercedes Benz transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.
- English-speaking professional guide at both sites.
- headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- guaranteed skip-the-line entry at Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- entrance fees to both attractions.
- WiFi access in the vehicle.
- insurance.
- one-hour lunch break between sites.
- Monday to Saturday 06:15
- Sunday 06:15 07:45 08:25
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Full-day guided tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine with private transport, English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Krakow hotel around 9:00 am in a private Mercedes Benz minivan. During the 70-minute drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a documentary film screens in the car. Your guide leads a 3.5-hour tour of the memorial and museum grounds, and you'll wear a headset so you can hear clearly in the crowds. Entry fees and the guided tour are included. You skip the long lines at the gate.
After Auschwitz, your driver takes you to Wieliczka Salt Mine, a 1.5-hour journey. A one-hour lunch break is built in before you enter the mine. You can bring your own food or purchase an additional lunch box. The guided tour of the salt mine lasts around 2.5 hours and descends past 400 steps at the entrance, then covers over 800 stairs throughout the underground chambers carved entirely from salt. The temperature stays around 59°F, so bring a light jacket. Photography is permitted in Auschwitz but requires an extra pass in the salt mine. Your driver returns you to your hotel or central Krakow around 8:00 pm.
A few practical notes: you'll need a valid passport or ID to enter Auschwitz. It's mandatory. Carry-on bags must not exceed 11.8 x 7.8 x 3.9 inches. Larger luggage stays in the car. The salt mine's narrow paths and underground setting can feel claustrophobic, and once you're down there, you cannot turn back early. Baby strollers are not allowed in the mine, but infant seats and baby carriers are available. Children of any age can go if they can walk unassisted or be carried. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the stair count in the salt mine is substantial.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2).
How long is the drive from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau?
The one-way drive takes around 70 minutes. A documentary film about the liberation of Auschwitz plays during the journey.
What should I bring to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau?
You must bring a valid passport or ID. It's mandatory for entry to the museum. Leave larger luggage in the car. Carry-on bags cannot exceed 11.8 x 7.8 x 3.9 inches.
Can I take photos in both Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine?
Photography is allowed in Auschwitz-Birkenau except in a few clearly marked areas. In Wieliczka Salt Mine, you can photograph and film only if you purchase an additional pass at the entrance.
What is the temperature like in Wieliczka Salt Mine?
The salt mine stays around 59°F (15°C), so bring a light jacket. The tour involves descending 400 steps at the entrance and navigating over 800 stairs throughout the chambers.
Is lunch included in the tour?
A one-hour lunch break is arranged between Auschwitz and Wieliczka. You can bring your own food or purchase an additional lunch box for a separate fee.
Can I bring a baby stroller into Wieliczka Salt Mine?
Baby strollers are not permitted underground in the salt mine. Infant seats and baby carriers are available, and children of any age can participate if they can walk unassisted or be carried.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine tour from Krakow
10h 30m · EN · at your hotel
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