Auschwitz & Salt Mine One Day Tour
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Auschwitz & Salt Mine One Day Tour
Auschwitz & Salt Mine One Day Tour
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Select the Auschwitz & Salt Mine One Day Tour to explore two of the best, must-see places to visit from Krakow!
We ensure safe and quick transfers with English-speaking drivers and give you the ultimate sightseeing experience with our knowledgeable and skilled guides.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Extermination Camp and Wieliczka Salt Mine visited and admired by over 3 mln people yearly are of a completely distinctive character.
In Auschwitz, you can hear stories of a true tragedy of those killed in the gas chambers, and witness inhumane living conditions of prisoners however Wieliczka Salt Mine is very often regarded as a subterranean city made entirely of salt with beautiful chapels, lighted underground passages, and enormous sculptures.
We are sure that after the tours, you will be coming back to Krakow fully satisfied with the truly unique experiences that no one can miss during their stay in Poland!
What is included?
- Convenient meeting point at the Starowiślna 65, Krakow or hotel pickup (private option)
- Two-way transport in a comfortable bus
- The assistance of English-speaking driver
- Museum-certified English-speaking guide in Auschwitz Museum & Salt Mine Museum
- Entry tickets and all fees
- Free time after the tour
- Groups no bigger than 30 people
- Headphones (for all groups 10+)
- Documentary screening (if possible)
Trip itinerary*
- Pick up (around 6:00 - 8:00 a.m.)
We pick you up from central meeting point at Starowiślna 65, Krakow or your accommodation (private option) Please, prepare for a 90-minute journey to Auschwitz Musem or a 30- to 45-minute journey to the Salt Mine
- Tour
- After arrival, you will meet your guide and begin your tour.
- Free time
- Transfer via Krakow to the 2nd place (if possible, free time for lunch)
- Tour
After arrival, you will meet your guide and begin your tour. - Free time
- Drop off
We take you back to Krakow so that you can spend the evening as you like.
*The exact trip itinerary will be emailed to you after providing the exact date of your travel as the times depends on it.
Additional Info
- Please mind that the pickup time is estimated and may be slightly changed (+/- 20min). The precise pick up time will be on the voucher sent to you 3 days before the tour.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- The Auschwitz Museum allows A4-size bags (30x20x10) only. Bigger belongings should be left on the bus
- Baby seats are granted at no additional cost - please notify our customer service at least 3 days before the tour.
- On the grounds of Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, visitors should behave with the appropriate solemnity and respect, and dress in a manner befitting a place of this nature
- Please keep in mind that the Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum is fully underground, therefore the temperature there is lower. We recommend having warm clothes with you as it might get chilly.
- Salt Mine Museum is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or elderly due to over 500 steps down to the Mine. Lift service is available at an additional cost at the Museum but it is not guaranteed.
- The use of flash is forbidden inside the buildings. You are allowed to take photos only in certain parts of the Auschwitz Museum.
- For safety reasons and due to traffic restrictions, direct hotel pick-up may not be possible, in which case you will be assigned to the closest pickup point (private option), about which we will inform you.
- Main pickup point for standard tours: Starowislna 65, Krakow (GPS: 50°03'11.7"N 19°56'54.8"E)
- Standard language: English. Other languages: French, Italian, Spanish, German available on request.
- Please keep in mind that due to a high season ( May - Sep) you might be asked to provide the full name and surname of each traveler of your party for the personalized tickets to the Auschwitz Museum. We will inform you about this case via email. Cancellation of those tickets is possible only with a fee of 12 GBP per person up to 4 days before the tour date.
Before you visit
Do you offer the lowest price guarantee? 
Yes, we do! Escape2Poland is all about getting our customers the best price out there. If you happen to find the same activity at a lower price, we will refund you the difference promptly. Please mind that the activity’s components must match the offer on our website and have the same cancellation policy. That’s not all! Thanks to the promotions we run time and again, you can lower the price at checkout using special discount codes.
How far is it from Krakow to Auschwitz?
The distance between Krakow and Auschwitz is about 40 miles. The journey takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Can children visit the memorial?
It is not advised by the Auschwitz Museum that children under the age of 14 visit the camps as the stories and photos are violent and cruel. However, it is the decision of the parents. Please note it is not allowed to bring prams and strollers to the campsite.
Is Wieliczka Salt Mine far from Krakow?
Wieliczka Salt Mine is located around 8 miles from the center of Krakow. Estimated time of the journey is 45 min - 1 h.
Is the whole Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour underground?
Yes, the whole Salt Mine tour takes place underground in the chambers and passages of the old mine.
I'm an elderly person, will I need to walk a lot?
The tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties as it requires ascending and descending long staircases. Lift service is available onsite however the cost is 500 PLN and it is not guaranteed.
Where is the meeting point for the tour?
In case of a standard Tour, we choose the most convenient meeting point near the Old Town, in the Jewish district area -Starowislna 65, Krakow.
How long it the trip?
The estimated duration of the Auschwitz & Salt Mine tour is 12 h. On some days, we might have a break up to 1 h between 1st trip and 2nd trip.
How many breaks do I have during the tour?
We offer 2 breaks at the Auschwitz Museum which are about 30 min in total and 1 break , at Salt Mine Museum up to 20 min. Between both tours, we usually have 1 h of free time in Krakow (but it is not guaranteed and depends on the date)
Is lunch included?
No, the lunch is not included in the price of the tour. There is a possibility to organize it for you in the Private Transfers Option.
How should I dress? What is a dress code?
AUSCHWITZ: On the grounds of Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, visitors should behave with the appropriate solemnity and respect, and dress in a manner befitting a place of this nature (no shorts, sleeveless tops, mini-dresses & skirts are allowed) WIELICZKA SALT MINE: Warm clothes for the tour are recommended as it might get chilly underground. The temperature in Wieliczka Salt Mine is usually around 14 degrees Celcius.
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