Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine from Krakow
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the profound history of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with guided tour from Krakow. Begin your journey with a hassle-free hotel pickup, then travel comfortably to the memorial site. Once there, delve into the poignant history at your own pace, utilizing an audio guide or brochure to enhance your experience. This allows for a personalized exploration of the significant locations that resonate with you.
After visiting Auschwitz, you will go to the salt mine in Wieliczka where you will spend two and a half hours underground with a guide and feel the whole atmosphere of the underground life of miners and enjoy the exhibits that are there.
- Convenient hotel pickup included for easy access
- Self-paced exploration with audio guide or brochure available
- Spend as much time as you need at meaningful sites
- Comfortable transport back to your hotel in Krakow
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Visiting Auschwitz I, you will see: - The gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei” – the camp’s symbol. - Brick barracks with exhibitions about prisoners’ lives and suffering. - Personal belongings of victims – suitcases, shoes, glasses, prayer items. - Block 11 (“Death Block”) and the Wall of Death. - The first crematorium and gas chamber. It is preserved as a memorial and museum, allowing visitors to grasp the scale of the tragedy and honor the victims.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Visiting Auschwitz II – Birkenau, you will see: - The large entrance gate with the tower and the railway tracks that brought prisoner transports. - Ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, blown up by the Nazis before retreat. - Prisoner barracks – wooden and brick, some preserved. - Guard towers and barbed wire fences, showing the vast scale of the camp. - The victims’ memorial near the crematoria ruins. Birkenau conveys the immensity of the extermination, as it was the main death camp of the complex.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
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ENG speaking guide
Duration: 7 hours Minibus Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Two birds with one stone — Smooth and memorable trip
26sop,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb pickup, drop off and lunch prep service from Mateo. He had our backs throughout the excellent trip to ensure prompt and punctual arrivals to each site to Auschwitz Birkenau and the Salt mines.
From €168.92
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