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  • Start an 11-hour guided tour that covers both Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, allowing you to experience two iconic sites in one full-day adventure.
  • Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned bus transfers throughout your journey with a professional guide leading the way for expert insights.
  • At Auschwitz-Birkenau, witness haunting original barracks and powerful memorials as part of this historic monument visit.
  • Explore Wieliczka Salt Mine's vast chambers, intricate salt sculptures, and centuries-old mining heritage during your tour.
  • Benefit from convenient logistics with hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off included for a easy day trip.

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Start an 11-hour full-day tour departing from Krakow to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine with expert guidance. This complete journey offers a deep dive into history, led by English-speaking guides.

Getting started

Your adventure begins at the designated meeting point in Krakow. Here, your tour guide will welcome you and confirm your booking details before boarding an air-conditioned bus for departure. A brief overview of today's itinerary is provided as you set off to explore Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Your visit includes a guided exploration of both Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The English-speaking guide will share insights into the historical significance and personal stories associated with these sites.

  • At Auschwitz I: Experience walking through preserved barracks and notable structures such as the "Arbeit macht frei" gate, gaining insight into prisoners' daily lives.
  • In Auschwitz II-Birkenau: Explore expansive grounds that witnessed mass deportations and tragic events. Key sights include remnants of the railway platform and crematoria.
  • At Wieliczka Salt Mine: Journey 135 meters underground to discover a historic mine featuring salt sculptures, chapels, and tunnels carved by miners over centuries.
  • In Underground chambers: Marvel at an intricate network of chambers filled with rock-salt statues and four chapels that highlight the artistic legacy of the miners.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
  • Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau I & II, a Historic Monument and World Heritage Site in Poland
  • Access to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow
  • Guidance by an Expert English-speaking guide
  • (Optional) Hotel pickup & drop-off service from/from Krakow
  • (Optional) Pick-up at designated Meeting point (pick-up or pickup)
  • Provision of headsets for tour participants
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Bring a valid passport or ID card that matches your booking name for entry.
  • Pack snacks and lunch as food and drinks are not included in this tour.
  • If you're eligible, bring a student card to avail of discounts.
  • Large bags over 20 x 30 cm or pets are prohibited at the sites; keep your belongings small for convenience.
  • Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, drugs, and smoking (including in vehicles) are strictly forbidden on this tour.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Bring a valid passport or ID card matching the name on your booking for entry. Bring snacks and a packed lunch, as food and drinks are not included. Bring a student card if you qualify for student discounts.

Large bags, luggage, or backpacks over 20 x 30 cm are not permitted inside the sites. Pets are not allowed. Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited. Smoking is not permitted, including inside vehicles. Short skirts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Food and drinks are not included and cannot be brought into certain areas.

This experience is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. Not suitable for babies under 1 year.

The pickup time may change; the usual start is between 5am and 10am. The exact start time will be communicated the day before your tour via email. All participants must provide their full name and contact details matching their ID for entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Entrance may be refused if the name on the booking does not match the ID. The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service and may vary. For reasons beyond the operator's control, the tour may be canceled. A full refund will be provided if so. Please plan for a long day with significant walking and standing.

Yes, the trip includes travel in comfort with included air-conditioned bus transfers.

The full-day tour covers entry to both Auschwitz-Birkenau I & II and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, along with an expert English-speaking guide.

Hotel pickup and drop-off services are provided as options based on your booking preferences.

You need a valid passport or ID card matching your booking name, snacks, and a packed lunch. Remember that large bags over 20 x 30 cm are not allowed inside.

Large bags, pets, weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, drugs, and smoking (including electronic cigarettes) are strictly prohibited at the sites.

No, mandatory security checks cannot be skipped as they are essential for entry to both Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine.

The tour begins at a designated time from the meeting point, so it's important to be punctual. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Yes, if you qualify as a student and bring your student card, you can avail of student discounts.

The tour includes exploring Auschwitz-Birkenau's original barracks and memorials, descending into Wieliczka Salt Mine to see its chambers and salt sculptures, all in a single guided journey.

No, the cost of your trip does not cover any personal expenses such as food or drinks during the day.

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