Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour English Guided Tour with Meeting Point in Krakow
ID: GYG1113855-1710103
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Reflect on history with a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour from Krakow. See the original barracks, guard towers, and memorials to the victims.
Begin your day with a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a place that symbolizes the greatest tragedy in human history. While a visit to this former concentration camp is a difficult and moving experience, it is also incredibly important.
As you pass through the gate with the inscription "Arbeit macht frei", feel the weight of history. See the original barracks, guard towers, and memorials to the victims. Your guide will respectfully and sensitively help you understand the scale of the Holocaust and pay tribute to those who suffered.
After this emotional journey through time, head to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This is a completely different story—a tale of human ingenuity, perseverance, and beauty created by nature and man. Have time for lunch before descending underground.
With your guide, wander through the subterranean corridors, admire breathtaking chambers carved in salt, and discover the Chapel of St. Kinga, a majestic underground sanctuary entirely sculpted from salt. The clean air and salty microclimate will further refresh your senses.
Highlights
- Reflect on history with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
- See the original barracks, guard towers, and memorials to the victims
- Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine and admire chambers carved in salt
- Discover the Chapel of St. Kinga, a majestic underground sanctuary
- Enjoy hassle-free transportation from Krakow and a well-organized schedule
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entry may be refused if the name provided on your booking is not identical to the name on the ID you provide when entering
The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service. Unfortunately, GetYourGuide and your guide have no influence on the duration of the break times
The temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° C
There are 800 steps to climb of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine
The Old Town and Kazimierz are restricted traffic zones so if your accommodation is in this area, we will contact you to confirm the nearest possible pickup point
In case of cancellations due to circumstances beyond the operator’s control, a full refund will be issued.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Professional guide
- Transportation from Krakow
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
