Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Tour: 2 UNESCO Sites Day Trip

Walk through two of Poland's most significant sites in a single day without arranging the logistics yourself.

A 12-hour guided tour from Krakow visits Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with live English commentary through the original camp grounds, then descends 800 steps into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO site 135 meters underground. Hotel pickup or meeting point transfer is included. You choose at checkout. A lunch break of up to 1.5 hours happens in Wieliczka between the two sites, and the day ends near Krakow's Old Town Square or at your hotel depending on your option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Zakrzowekpass by
2. Auschwitz Jewish Center2h · entry included
3. Wieliczka Salt Mine3h · entry included
4. Main Market Squarepass by

Visit Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine

• Meet at selected meeting point
• Tour Auschwitz I main camp
• Tour Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp
• Lunch break in Wieliczka
• Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
• End near Krakow Old Town Square

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point in Krakow, then drives to Auschwitz-Birkenau. At Auschwitz I, the main camp, you walk the original grounds and buildings with a licensed guide speaking live English through a headset: the guide's voice stays with you as you move through the site. After Auschwitz I, the tour continues to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the second part of the memorial, where the guided visit continues across the grounds. Both camps are part of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial.

The Salt Mine visit happens either before or after the camps, depending on the tour's routing. When you book an English-guided option, there is a lunch break of up to 1.5 hours in Wieliczka town before entering the mine. The Wieliczka Salt Mine sits 135 meters underground and involves descending 800 steps into winding corridors that stretch up to 3 kilometers. The temperature inside stays around 14 degrees Celsius year-round. An original miner's lift brings you back to the surface. The exit shaft is 500 meters from where you entered. The mine is a UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage site, the same designation held by Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The day is 12 hours total. You'll need comfortable shoes for significant indoor and outdoor walking, and the Auschwitz-Birkenau visit requires memorial site dress code. Bags and backpacks cannot exceed A4 sheet size (30x20x10 cm). The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. An air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver handles the transfers between Krakow and both sites. The tour ends near Krakow's Old Town Square if you chose a meeting point option. If you booked door-to-door service, the driver drops you at your chosen location.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver.
• shared two-way transfers from your hotel or a central meeting point.
• live English commentary by a licensed guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
• headsets for the camp visit.
• entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
• entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
• a lunch break of up to 1.5 hours in Wieliczka town before the mine tour (when booking an English-guided option).
• return transport to Krakow's Old Town Square or your hotel.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-language tour with meeting pointAvailable from 4 Nov · 06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Group tours with an English guide: travel to and tour both sites, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine. The group is limited to 30 visitors. Shared ride from a meeting point: this option includes shared round-trip transport, starting and finishing at a central meeting point. Duration: 12 hours, including travel, guided visits and breaks. Meeting point and drop-off: choose one of the available meeting points near the city centre; the drop-off location is near Old Town Krakow. Starting points: Hotel Maltański, Floriana Straszewskiego 14, 31-101 Kraków, Poland; plac Jana Matejki 2, 31-157 Kraków, Poland.

English-language tour with hotel pickupAvailable from 4 Nov · 06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Group visits with an English-speaking guide: travel to and tour both sites, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine. The group holds up to 30 visitors. Shared ride with hotel pickup: this option includes shared round-trip transport and pickup from your hotel or accommodation, with drop-off at a central point. Duration: 12 hours, covering travel, guided visits and breaks. Hotel pickup and drop-off point: your journey begins at your accommodation and ends at a central drop-off point near Old Town Krakow. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Legendary Krakow

Is this one for you?Choose hotel pickup if you want to start and end at your accommodation without navigating Krakow's meeting points. Choose the meeting point option if you prefer to join from a central location and save on the pickup fee. Either way, the fixed schedule and included transport mean the two sites fit into one day without you building the route or managing the timing between them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5).

What exactly happens at Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau during the tour?

At Auschwitz I, the main camp, you walk through the original buildings and grounds with a live English-speaking guide whose voice reaches you through a headset. At Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the second part of the memorial, the guided tour continues across the grounds. Both are part of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial.

How deep does the Wieliczka Salt Mine go and what is the walk like inside?

The Wieliczka Salt Mine descends 135 meters underground and involves 800 steps down into winding corridors that stretch up to 3 kilometers. The temperature inside stays around 14 degrees Celsius all year. An original miner's lift brings you back to the surface, and the exit shaft is 500 meters away from the entrance.

Is there time to eat during the day?

When you book an English-guided option, there is a lunch break of up to 1.5 hours in Wieliczka town before the Salt Mine tour. You can bring your own food or buy it locally. Only selected options include a lunch box.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from the sites?

No. The tour includes shared two-way transfers by a licensed driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. You can choose hotel pickup or a central meeting point in Krakow at checkout. The day ends near Krakow's Old Town Square, or at your chosen location if you booked door-to-door service.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable shoes because the day involves significant walking both outdoors and inside the sites. The Auschwitz-Birkenau visit requires memorial site dress code. Bags and backpacks must not exceed A4 sheet size (30x20x10 cm). The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Inside the Salt Mine, it is around 14 degrees Celsius year-round.

Are headsets provided to hear the guide?

Yes, headsets are included during the Auschwitz-Birkenau visit so you can hear the live English commentary as you walk. Headsets are not available during the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour.