Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip
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 a convenient day trip from Krakow
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Guided tours of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Lunch during the tour
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour's availability and book in advance to secure your spot.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees.
- Ensure you have valid identification for entry to the sites.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- The entry tickets are booked in advance. The entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is guaranteed. We do not cancel the bookings!
- 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 admission tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum are personalized. Each participant is required to provide their full name as it appears on their official ID during the booking process. Any errors in names or failure to provide this information at least 24 hours before the tour may result in denied entry to the museum.
- 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.
- Student and child tickets available.
- Please note that this tour is not available on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Easter Sunday and March of the Living Day.
- If you are travelling with other passengers but have made separate bookings, please inform us in your booking and provide the full name of the lead passenger so we can try to assign you to the same group. Please note that we cannot guarantee that passengers with separate bookings will travel together.
- The Museum is not recommended for visitors under the age of 14. The final decision depends on parents or legal guardians.
Traveler reviews
Very good experience
It was a very good experience, pick up was perfectly coordinated and on time, everything was comfortable including the shuttle, entrance to the camps and salt mines. We did not have to face any inconvenience. Our Driver was also helpful, polite and very friendly.
Improve the guides in Auschwitz
The guide Christopher for the tour in Auschwitz was fine in Auschwitz because we had the headsets, but when we arrived at Birkenau it was without audio, the guide was going fast, you couldn't understand what he was saying, he didn't check if the group was complete, we crossed paths with 3 groups and we got lost, we never saw him again, we thought they had already returned and apparently they had gone into one of the barracks, we missed that experience, otherwise good, at the salt mines, the guide a 10.
Long day to take in the Camps and the salt mine
If you book the two activities together, note that the actual pickup time can be from 0530 to 0730. Don’t be fooled by the default 0700 pick up time. The shuttle van itself had water leaks along the headliner above the window and dripping water as it was racing that day. The shuttle driver was very polite but did not provide clear instructions about when and where to meet after each event. The tour guides at each location were very informative and helpful.
Cancel late
The reserved trip was cancelled 1 week before the date, leaving only the overly expensive option of several hundred euros.
Great experience!
Great experience, everything on time and the bus driver and coordinator very friendly. The salt mine guide was really good and the Auschwitz was good to know but could spoken loudly in birkenau part. In general it was great!