From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

Discover the touching history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and explore the captivating Wieliczka Salt Mine on a full-day guided tour from Krakow.

Your experience

Journey from Krakow to explore Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single, expertly guided 11-hour day trip.

Getting started

Begin your day at the designated meeting point in Krakow, where your tour leader will greet you and confirm your booking. After a quick check-in, board an air-conditioned bus and receive a brief overview of the day’s itinerary before heading to your first destination.

What to expect

Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine

Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940, is the largest Nazi concentration camp and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your English-speaking guide will lead you through preserved barracks and memorials, sharing the historical context and personal stories behind this significant location.

Features:

• Auschwitz I: Walk through the original camp, including the infamous "Arbeit macht frei" gate, and see preserved barracks that reveal the daily realities faced by prisoners.

• Auschwitz II-Birkenau: Visit the vast grounds where mass deportations and tragic events unfolded, and witness the remains of the railway platform and crematoria.

• Wieliczka Salt Mine: Descend 135 meters underground to explore a centuries-old mine, recognized as a national Historic Monument, featuring intricate salt sculptures and chapels carved by miners.

• Underground chambers: Discover a network of chambers and tunnels, including four chapels and dozens of statues, all created from rock salt, showcasing the artistry and history of the mine.