Auschwitz and Salt Mine guided tour with pickup from Krakow
Overview
Experience a poignant tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. Hear about the history of salt mining amongst impressive salt structures and more.
Highlights
- Learn two lessons from history at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Reflect on the history of WWII and the Holocaust as you walk within the camp grounds
- Travel down subterranean levels and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Hear about the history of salt mining amongst impressive salt structures
Embark on a full-day trip from Kraków to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Experience one of the darkest chapters in history at the camp before witnessing the craftsmanship of the mine.
Once arrived, you'll enter Auschwitz-Birkenau and learn with the informative guided tour. As you go through the grounds, hear about the operational factors of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp.
Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine and be impressed by the art and different salt constructions made in the depths of the earth. Walk through the mine's floors, walls, and corridors and gain insight into the history of mining.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Food and drinks
Meeting & pickup
Meet the guide in front of the Kiss & Ride stop.
Additional info
Know in advance:
- All participants must provide their full name and contact details at the time of booking. Please ensure that the name on your ID exactly matches the name provided at the booking to avoid issues at the entrance
- Please note that the duration of the visit may be shortened due to high temperatures and weather conditions. Any decision regarding shortening the tour is made solely by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, and all visitors and tour operators are required to follow the museum's guidelines and instructions
- The museum can change your visit time, so your pickup time may change accordingly. You will receive final confirmation via email 1–2 days before the tour. Due to the extremely high visitors' volume and internal policies, Auschwitz-Birkenau reserves the right to cancel tours or guides at any time, even a few days or hours before the visit. If this happens, you will be informed and, if possible, offered an alternative date or programme
- All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
- The local partner will contact you by WhatsApp, email or phone the day before the tour to confirm your pickup place and time
- If the pickup location is inaccessible for the transport, a different location will be arranged nearby
Remember to bring:
- A valid ID or a copy of your passport
- Clothes that do not reveal too much or are too shiny to show the dignity required. Plus, have comfortable shoes and something warm to wear in the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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