1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

Name: 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Price: 97 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.54 (668 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Visit former Nazi concentration Camp in Auschwitz which was the largest camp of Nazi Germany. See one of the oldest Salt Mine in the world. Discover both of these places on our full day trip from Krakow. In Auschwitz you will join licensed guide who will bring you closer to the history of this place. The memorial tour in Auschwitz begin at the entrance gate by the ironic slogan - “Arbeit macht frei” Next you will see prisoners’ barracks and railroad track that transported people to gas chambers. Auschwitz tour takes around 2 hours and Birkenau tour around 1-1.5 hour. After that our driver will drive you to Salt Mine. Tour in Salt Mine takes around 2.5h and during the tour you will see St Kinga’s Chapel - 54 m long and 12 m high chapel resembles interiors of medieval wooden churches and is a real underground wonder with breathtaking chandeliers made of salt crystals, underground corridors and landscapes thatcannot be seen on the surface saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

IMPORTANT: Option Guided Tour to Salt Mine Only includes: entrance only to Wieliczka Salt Mine, round transportation to Wieliczka, professional and licenced guide in Salt Mine, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets only to Salt Mine.

VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.

VISIT: There are no restrictions regarding the age of children in Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby pushchairs are not allowed underground (salt mine)

VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.

LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.

CLOTHING: Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 59ºF (15ºC). Also, it should be taken into account that narrow paths may seem claustrophobic, and once underground there is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back. At the entrance, visitors descent 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs

ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Krakow

Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow, either from the hotel you specified or a designated meeting point of your choice. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All drivers we work with have the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. You will be accompanied by a friendly, English-speaking group leader who will assist you whenever needed. Upon arrival in Oswiecim, you'll have a brief break to grab a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibitions. Afterward, you’ll be introduced to your local, professional guide, who is officially licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Documentary movie "Liberation of Auschwitz" (for the option with Auschwitz)

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Transportation to Auschwitz and Wieliczka from Krakow and back (for the option with Auschwitz)

Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets

Professional and licenced guide

Insurance

Transportation to Wieliczka from Krakow and back (for the Wieliczka only option)

Entry/Admission - Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum (only for the Auschwitz option)

Food and drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Last Minute Guided Tour

Duration: 11 hours: Full day tour to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine
Option description: This option is a Last Minute ticket for a guided tour to Salt Mine and Auschwitz Museum with transportation from MeetingPoint

Auschwitz & Salt Mine MP

From meeting point
Duration: 11 hours: Full day tour to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a one day guided tour to Salt Mine and Auschwitz Museum from meeting point.

Discounted guided tour

Duration: 11 hours: Full day tour to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine
Option description: This option is a ticket for a one day guided tour to Salt Mine and Auschwitz Museum with transportation from meeting point

Auschwitz & Salt Mine HP

With hotel pick up
Duration: 11 hours: Full day tour to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a one day guided tour to Salt Mine and Auschwitz Museum with hotel Pick Up.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.54

668 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

524

Worth every penny, well organized
722grazynam,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth every penny. Kraków direct, our driver Piotr took care of us from the moment he showed up at the pick up point. Great idea to set up whats app chat for the whole group and sharing useful information such meet up location, break time, food recommendations etc. We booked full day tour to Auschwitz and Wieliczka, it was all well organized. Very informative guide on both sites we visited. I highly recommend Kraków direct, you won't be disappointed I promise. Very friendly customer service
Good tour expereince
Jason K,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
All in all it was a good excursion, although it did feel somewhat "commercialized".... the day we went it was very cold and windy, with a wind-chill almost hitting -10 degrees celsius. I would recommend dressing warmly if you are going during the winter months. Lots of walking, and with the uneven surfaces ensure you are wearing good footwear for all conditions. The definite highlight to the trip was a visit to the salt mines! Our tour guide was fantastic, and what an incredible experience!
Salt mines
agpars,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Throughly enjoyed the day and our host Jay was excellent throughout the day
A long day…
wendtonge,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
An absolute must do while in Krakow. It was a really good trip with friendly drivers and guides. However a couple of feedback points from us would be: 1. Doing the camps and the salt mines is just too long a day especially with all the walking 2. The camps were hard going, anyone with reduced mobility would have no chance. We are all fit and well but found it too much walking on very uneven ground. 3. Both the guide at the camps and the guide in the salt mines talked too quickly. With their accent we mused half of what they were saying. Overall an unforgettable experience and a must do but I would do the two trips on different days
Exceptional Service and Comfort
Amanda B,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
There is alot of bad press about ridiculously early pick ups and queueing. I can honestly say, we had no issues, our driver was very informative and friendly. Our tour guide at Auschwitz and Birkenhau (Mihael) was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. The audio equipment is exceptional. I was able to skip a section without any drama. It us alot of walking, 5 miles for Auschwitz and I underestimated the impact of the steps down at the salt mine, but it was worth it. It's true what they say about the lift, uts very intimate, but over quickly. To be honest we shared it with a group of Irish people and it made it funny. Lots of cool air in the salt mine so you don't feel too underground if that makes sense. We had every confidence in our chosen company and we can recommend.
Everything was excellent
georgemF9604SQ,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good driver and very friendly. Always sent us in the chat the meeting point before departure. Very good organization and consistency.
Deceived
Andrea T,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Pay attention to the misleadingly titled booking, the day trip is not the one described. For example, we were only taken to the mine, telling us that we had only purchased that option, but both the title In black and the photograph did believe otherwise. Viator didn't help us fix that. BEING DECEIVED IS THE SADDEST THING THERE IS.
Excellent
OnAir19193828885,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jay was an excellent guide. Very patient and polite. Made sure all places are covered with in time. Took good care of all tourists. Highly recommended
Delightful
Nadide4,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful. You are the best tour guide and the most organized tour and excursion I have ever been on. Congratulations Jay for the service for the trip and for humor Incredible!
Emotionally intense and organized day!
joaolnunes,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well organized day and great welcome from Walker, who kept the group to hours and well disposed! How important is indeed the guide! The visit is organized in order to give some free time by place, but obviously a well-framed historical accompaniment. Great solution!