Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Visits in One Day
Overview
Visit former Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II (Birkenau) and see the most popular Salt Mine in the World, both listed on the UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage List.
Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine are situated within a short driving distance from Kraków. We recommend this trip for visitors who want to make the most of their limited time in the city. During this one-day trip, you will get to know the two most relevant sites in the area.
What's Included
- Some options start from a central Meeting Point
- Some options include Hotel Pickup
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Shared two-way transfers by licensed drivers
- Headsets to hear the guide included in the Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit
- Live commentary by a licensed tour guide
- Lunch Only selected options include a Lunch Box
- Headsets not available during the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “English with Hotel Pickup”.
Hotel Pickup only applies to specific options. Please provide your correct address/hotel name. Some hotels may be outside our pickup range. If you choose an option with transfer from a meeting point, please select one of three available meeting points. You will receive an email with your start time the day before the activity. Please, note that the time can be changed (even a few hours).
For the option “English with Meeting Point”.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Krakow (pass by)
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Auschwitz II Historical Gate
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Wieliczka Salt Mine
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The Salt Mine visit is not recommended for travelers with a fear of enclosed small spaces.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size)
- This trip involves a significant amount of indoor and outdoor walking. We recommend comfortable shoes.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.
- The visit at Asuchwitz-Birkenau requires a memorial site dress code.
- The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors.
- The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius.
- There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface. The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Some options start from a central Meeting Point.
- Some options include Hotel Pickup.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Shared two-way transfers by licensed drivers.
- Headsets to hear the guide included in the Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit.
- Live commentary by a licensed tour guide.
- Lunch. Only selected options include a Lunch Box.
- Headsets not available during the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Visits in One Day is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The Salt Mine visit is not recommended for travelers with a fear of enclosed small spaces.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Visits in One Day will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Some options start from a central Meeting Point
- Some options include Hotel Pickup
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Shared two-way transfers by licensed drivers
- Headsets to hear the guide included in the Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit
- Live commentary by a licensed tour guide
- LunchOnly selected options include a Lunch Box
- Headsets not available during the Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The Salt Mine visit is not recommended for travelers with a fear of enclosed small spaces.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size)
- This trip involves a significant amount of indoor and outdoor walking. We recommend comfortable shoes.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.
- The visit at Asuchwitz-Birkenau requires a memorial site dress code.
- The Salt Mine tour includes 800 steps descending into a depth of 135 meters underground and up to 3 km of winding corridors.
- The temperature inside the Salt Mine is stable all year long, around 14 degrees Celcius.
- There is an original miner's lift to bring you up to the surface. The exit shaft is 500 m away from the one used to enter the mine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
