Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip Skip-the-Line

Two major sites in one day, with a guide and a driver handling the logistics.

A full-day guided tour from Krakow visiting Auschwitz I, Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide at both sites, skip-the-line tickets and return transport included. The minivan holds a maximum of 8 people, keeping the group small and the day well-paced despite the 10–11 hour duration. All entrance fees, parking and driver assistance are covered. You bring comfortable walking shoes for the approximately 10–15 km of walking across both sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Auschwitz Jewish Center2h · entry included
2. Wieliczka Salt Mine2h · entry included

Visit Auschwitz and Salt Mine from Krakow

• Pickup from hotel in Krakow
• Tour Auschwitz I with guide
• Tour Birkenau with guide
• Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine tour
• Return to hotel in Krakow

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM (the exact time arrives one day before), and the minivan takes you straight to Auschwitz. You skip the ticket lines and move directly into Auschwitz I with an English-speaking guide for roughly two hours, then spend about an hour at Birkenau. The guide narrates both sites. You listen through headphones so the whole group stays together without shouting across the grounds.

After Auschwitz, the van drives you to Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow. The guided tour underground lasts approximately two hours and twenty minutes, descending through chambers carved from salt and walking past salt sculptures and a chapel. Entry and the English tour are included. You can order a lunch box if you want to eat during the day. Parking and all fees are covered.

The return journey brings you back to your hotel or another address in Krakow by late afternoon or early evening. Because the minivan holds no more than 8 people and the driver handles timing and tickets, the day stays organized even though you are covering two major sites. Comfortable shoes matter: the walking adds up across both locations, and the ground at Auschwitz is uneven in places.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow.
• round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• skip-the-line entrance to Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
• guided tour of both Auschwitz sites with an English-speaking guide.
• entrance to Wieliczka Salt Mine.
• guided tour of the salt mine in English.
• parking at both sites.
• headphones to hear the guide clearly.
• professional English-speaking driver assistance throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared transportUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Available from 9 Nov · No fixed timePickup from your hotel; shared transport with tickets; duration 11 hours; not included; van holds a maximum of 8 people; includes pickup

Group tour with shared access and tickets includedUp to 8 people · Guide in English · No fixed timePickup and drop-off at no charge; all fees covered; duration 11 hours; English-speaking driver; pickup is included

Last Minute BookingUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Only on 31 Oct · No fixed timePickup from your hotel with tickets and a local guide included; shared transport lasting 10 hours in a minivan for up to 8 people; all fees covered; includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Michal Krupa Polturist

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see both Auschwitz and the Salt Mine in one day with a small group (max 8 people) in a minivan. Pick a single-site tour if you'd rather spend the full day at one location or prefer larger-group transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes approximately 10–15 km of walking across Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine combined. Auschwitz I and Birkenau require walking over uneven ground and outdoor terrain. Wieliczka involves descending and walking through underground salt chambers. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are highly recommended.

What time does the minivan pick me up from my hotel?

Pickup happens between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The operator will notify you of your exact pickup time one day before the tour, so you know the precise hour to be ready.

Are entrance fees and skip-the-line tickets really included?

Yes. Entrance to Auschwitz I and Birkenau, skip-the-line access to both, and entrance to Wieliczka Salt Mine are all included in the tour price. Parking at both sites and the English-speaking guide at each location are also covered.

What is Wieliczka Salt Mine like?

Wieliczka is an underground salt mine with chambers, tunnels and salt sculptures carved over centuries. The guided tour lasts approximately two hours and twenty minutes and takes you through the mine on foot, descending into the salt layers. It is a working mine and a UNESCO site, and the English tour is included in this package.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but you can order a lunch box to eat during the day at Wieliczka or elsewhere. You are welcome to bring your own food as well.