From Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip Tour in English from Meeting Point - Free Cancellation
ID: GYG410377-O-744480
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Take a full-day trip from Krakow to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Learn 2 lessons of history in one day, from the terrors of WWII to craftsmanship in an age-old salt mine.
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial and the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this full-day trip from Krakow. Take a sobering tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps before having a unique walk through the underground world of Wieliczka.
Your day trip begins at Auschwitz-Birkenau to take an informative tour with a licensed guide. As you go through the grounds hear about the operational factors of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Learn from history as you trace one of the 20th-century's darkest chapters.
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.
Highlights
- Learn 2 lessons from history at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Take a poignant tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps
- Reflect on the history of WWII and the Holocaust as you walk the camp grounds
- Go to subterranean levels and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Learn about the history of salt mining amongst impressive salt structures
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In exceptional cases, due to the regulations of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial and for mutual safety in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, the local partner reserves the right to change the pickup time
The temperature in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is about 14 - 16°C. It is recommended to bring warm clothing even in the summer
There are 800 steps into the salt mine, including 380 right at the start. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the museum cannot exceed the dimensions of 30x20x10 centimeters. You will be asked to leave your bigger belongings in a car or in luggage storage
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your tour leader will be waiting for you at the bus stop on Wielopole Street 2.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
