Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow: Full Day

Two of Poland's most visited sites in a single day, with a licensed guide at each one.

A full-day tour from Krakow combines Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of Europe's oldest, with an English-speaking guide at each site. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with skip-the-line admission and headsets so you hear the guide clearly in both locations. The tour runs about 11 hours and travels by air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 14 people per vehicle. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Auschwitz Jewish Center3h · entry included
2. Wieliczka Salt Mine2h · entry included

Visit Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine

• Hotel pickup in Krakow
• Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Tour Auschwitz with licensed guide
• Travel to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Tour Wieliczka Salt Mine with guide
• Return to Krakow hotel

The experience

Pickup happens between 7:00 and 8:40 a.m. from your Krakow hotel, and the day splits between two distinct stops. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, a licensed museum guide leads you through both camps. The headsets mean you won't miss detail even in a group. Skip-the-line entry is arranged, so you move straight through instead of waiting at the gate. Bring your ID or passport, the guards check before entry, and note that backpacks and bags cannot exceed 30x20x10 cm.

After Auschwitz, the minivan takes you to Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of Europe's oldest. Another English-speaking guide walks you through the underground chambers and passages carved from salt. Photography inside the mine requires a separate fee paid on-site. The air-conditioned transport and small group size (no more than 14 travelers per vehicle) keep the day manageable across the distance between sites.

Hotel drop-off happens at the end of the afternoon. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the day is long and involves walking at both locations. Two days before departure, you'll receive your exact pickup time. Masks are available in the car if needed, and vehicles are disinfected before each service.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Krakow.
• English-speaking licensed guide at both Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine.
• Skip-the-line admission to both sites.
• Headsets so you hear the guide clearly.
• Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver.
• Masks available in the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 26

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Auschwitz & Salt Mine tour to Krakow Discovery

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Krakow and want to visit both sites in a single 11-hour day with an English-speaking guide leading you through each: otherwise you'd need to coordinate separate transport and entry to both locations yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau on this tour?

Auschwitz-Birkenau is the combined site you visit: both the original Auschwitz camp and the larger Birkenau camp are included in the tour with your licensed guide.

Do I need to bring anything specific to Auschwitz?

You must bring a valid ID or passport. Guards check it before entry and you won't be allowed in without it. Backpacks and bags are limited to 30x20x10 cm in size.

How much time do I spend at each location?

The tour is structured as one full day across both sites, with the guide's time at Auschwitz-Birkenau and then travel to Wieliczka Salt Mine. The exact breakdown depends on the day's schedule, which you'll receive two days before departure.

Is food included in the tour?

Food and drinks are not included. You'll want to bring snacks or plan a meal break during the day.

Can I take photos inside the Salt Mine?

Photography inside Wieliczka Salt Mine requires a separate fee paid on-site. It's not covered by the tour price.

What's the group size on this tour?

The minivan holds a maximum of 14 people per vehicle, and the overall tour accommodates up to 25 travelers across multiple vehicles.