Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour



Learn about the Nazi atrocities at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Continue on with a tour of the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine before returning to Krakow by bus.

Highlights

  • Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp
  • Learn more about the history of the site from a knowledgable guide
  • Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine and see the amazing chambers and original sculptures

Description

Take a tour from Krakow that includes visits to the memorial sites of Auschwitz and Birkenau, then continue your excursion with a visit to the salt mines. This 11-hour tour starts in the morning from a meeting point or with a convenient pickup in Krakow. From here you will be transported by a comfortable bus. During the tour, you will be accompanied by your experienced tour leader. Upon arrival at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, you will begin your tour with a professional guide who will introduce you to the history of the memorial sites. The next point of the trip will be the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where a local guide will tell you all about the history of the mine. You'll see amazing chambers, original sculptures, and authentic miners' workplaces. There will be a break for lunch on the full-day tour, but it is recommended that you bring snacks with you. The tour will finish in the evening around 8:00 PM.

Includes

Hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off (if option selected) Transportation by air-conditioned bus Tour leader Entry ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau Entry ticket to the Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camps Guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine Headsets to hear your guide clearly

Important Information

  • The pickup time may change (usual start of the tour is between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM), so please consider this in your plans. You choose a preferred time, which is not guaranteed. The exact start time will be communicated the day before the tour via email from the activity provider
  • As per the requirements of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
  • The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service. GetYourGuide and the tour organizer have no influence on the duration of the break times
  • You cannot enter the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with large bags or backpacks; the maximum size permitted is 20x30 cm
  • For reasons beyond the operator's control, the tour may be canceled. The customer will always receive a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

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