Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau's historical significance
- Discover Wieliczka Salt Mine's underground chambers
- Learn about Poland's rich history and culture
- Experience guided tours with expert insights
- Enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation from Krakow
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Guided tours of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Entrance fees to both sites
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour's availability on your preferred date before booking.
- Be aware that the tour involves significant walking; consider your comfort level.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed to carry on the Museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can always leave your belongings inside the bus which will be parked nearby.
- Please note that this tour is not available on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Easter Saturday afternoon, Easter Sunday and March of the Living Day.
- Please note that to reach the first level of the mine (64 meters underground), You have to descent a wooden stairway which has 378 stairs. There are around 800 steps on the whole route in the Salt mine. After the tour, You will be taken up to the surface with a lift.
- Temperature in the Salt Mine is approximately 14 degrees C (57 degrees F), please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes.
Traveler reviews
Mr.Shuttle is a recommended tour company
It was a good day with a safe and reliable drive by the driver DOMINK. It was a long tour of over 11 hours, but I was happy to have completed the visit safely.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Day – Mick Was the Star of the Show!
Today 2nd September we used Mr Shuttle for the Auschwitz & Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine guided tours, all in one day. It was a long day with an early start, but everything was incredibly well organised from beginning to end. Our driver, Mick, was absolutely fantastic – super friendly, very knowledgeable and genuinely couldn’t do enough for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and he made the whole day run smoothly and stress-free. Our guide at Auschwitz & Auschwitz-Birkenau was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in great detail. At times we found her a little difficult to understand, but her knowledge and guidance were essential to getting the most from such an important and moving place. Lunch was also organised for us, which was tasty, and having a packed lunch ready really took away the stress of trying to find food during such a busy day. The Salt Mine was incredibly impressive, and we had another great guide who made the tour really enjoyable and interesting. Overall, it was a long but fantastic and very worthwhile day. Everything was well organised, but the real star of the show was Mick (He should be a guide). His friendliness, knowledge and willingness to help made such a difference to our experience. We would definitely recommend Mr Shuttle – and if you’re lucky enough to get Mick as your driver, you’re in very good hands! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Highly satisfied
Oh my god! What a trip! Our guide is absolutely 11/10, very much tourist friendly and very much comprehensive in his explanation. This tour is highly recommended.
Mr Shuttle
Couldn't recommend Mr Shuttle enough. Whole trip was amazing from start to finish. Our driver Thomas was so polite everything to schedule, very friendly and helpful. Was Definitely 5 star.
Really well organised trip, with lovely driver/guide.
We were recommended this tour operator via a friend, so decided to book directly. Reading reviews from other operators we noticed that many trips were cancelled last minute, and even in Krakow airport we overheard a few people saying their trip had just been cancelled for no apparent reason. From the moment we booked communication was excellent, and payment wasn't expected until a few days prior to the trip, There were clear instructions of what to expect and time of pick up. Our driver/guide Thomas turned up exactly at the given time, and explained everything that we would need to know for our day, at relevant points during the day. He was very friendly and made the day run so smoothly. We decided to pay for the packed lunch, which was actuality really nice. We had a huge, fresh ham and cheese salad bap, a pasta bowl, chocolate wafer and a bottle of water - I would recommend opting for this rather than trying to get something to eat at the small cafe in Birkenau. Just to note the toilets at Birkenau are the equivalent of £1 each to use!!!! They take card or cash - phew! Very long day, as our pick up was 5.30am, but definitely worth it. From our experience I would recommend Mr Shuttle.
